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Social Skills For Kids: 10 Ways to Practice Social Skills at Home
A growing number of parents are finding that Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme doesn’t cover their child’s needs especially if they have high functioning Autism or ADHD. If you’re one of these parents, you’ve likely noticed that the resources necessary to help develop your child’s social skills are few and far between. Therefore, at Ready […]
Is ADHD Bad? Exploring the Impact of ADHD
All kids lose attention and act impulsively from time to time. However, a child who frequently exhibits inattentiveness, impulsiveness, and hypersensitivity might be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But contrary to popular belief, ADHD is not necessarily “bad.” Although ADHD has a reputation for being “bad,” it isn’t as negative as it’s commonly […]
Controlled Choices: Unlocking the Secret Parenting Strategy
As an Occupational Therapist, I often work with children who have difficulty following instructions. One of the strategies I often use is called “Controlled Choices”. Controlled choices is where the adult presents the child with two or more options. For example, the child needs to complete two worksheets. The adult might say, “Billy, which activity […]
Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children (5-17 years)
In April 2019, Australia’s Department of Health released new guidelines for children and young people, aged 5 to 17 years. This document outlines the levels of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, screen time and sleep a child should receive. Below is a summary of the points from the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Young […]
Sensory Play: Benefits, Ideas & Activities
When it comes to teaching young children new things, play is one of the single best strategies an adult can use. In fact, 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 […]
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