As Occupational Therapists, we often get asked questions like “So you help people get back to work after an injury? “So, that’s kind of like a physiotherapist?” “So, that’s like Occupational Health and Safety?” As Occupational Therapists, we get asked “What is Occupational Therapy” all…
Scientists have recently determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain – unless it is done with play, in which case, it takes between 10-20 repetitions. Research indicate that it is easier to learn through play, but…
Do you want your child to learn their alphabet but often find it difficult for them to focus? How often do you feel like a broken record, telling your children to practice handwriting? Well, handwriting is a hard task. It requires a combination of complex…
Here are some websites that parents might find helpful. Brisbane Kids: This website is super helpful for parents living in Brisbane. You’ll never run out of activities and events to take your children to. The Brisbane Kids website has a calendar full of activities…
Handwriting legibility is the quality of written output. A child’s handwriting legibility can impact their schooling, including their grades. Legibility is impacted by a range of skills such as word spacing, letter placement, letter formation and pencil control. Improvement in one or more of these…