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NDIS - Impairment Notices are coming...

Have you heard the term Impairment Notice being discussed in the context of NDIS? Not sure what it means? Read on below to find out more...

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Understanding After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Kid Might Seem Like a Different Person After School

Kate Hoad

Nov 254 min read

Understanding After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Your Kid Might Seem Like a Different Person After School

Ever had your child come home from school and immediately seem like a completely different kid? One minute they’re walking through the...

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Kinetic Sand as a Therapy Tool in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Kate Hoad

Nov 184 min read

Kinetic Sand as a Therapy Tool in Occupational Therapy (OT)

Kinetic sand, a moldable and tactile substance, has become a popular tool in occupational therapy due to its unique sensory and...

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Kate Hoad

Nov 113 min read

Stereognosis

Stereognosis is the ability to perceive and recognia\se the form and nature of objects using the sense of touch, without relying on...

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“It’s a Lot Easier to Climb a Ladder Than to Scale a Wall”: A Perspective on Learning Skills in Occupational Therapy

Kate Hoad

Nov 44 min read

“It’s a Lot Easier to Climb a Ladder Than to Scale a Wall”: A Perspective on Learning Skills in Occupational Therapy

Learning a new skill, whether it's tying shoelaces, writing neatly, or mastering an activity of daily living, can sometimes feel...

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Choice Amplifies Voice: Empowering Children and Teenagers with Disabilities

Kate Hoad

Oct 144 min read

Choice Amplifies Voice: Empowering Children and Teenagers with Disabilities

The concept of "choice amplifies voice" is particularly important in the disability context, and even more so when it comes to children...

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Swings in Occupational Therapy: Enhancing Sensory Integration and Motor Skills

Kate Hoad

Sep 164 min read

Swings in Occupational Therapy: Enhancing Sensory Integration and Motor Skills

Swings are more than just playground equipment; they are powerful therapeutic tools used in occupational therapy (OT) to support sensory...

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Kate Hoad

Sep 93 min read

Card Games: Fun and beneficial!

Here are five different card games and how they can be used both in occupational therapy (OT) and better yet - at home with fasmily and...

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Kate Hoad

Aug 263 min read

Drawing Skills - Developmental Timeline

The mark making and drawing skills in children typically follows a progressive trajectory, because there are rapid improvements and...

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Understanding Typical Childhood Sleep Patterns: A Guide for Parents

Kate Hoad

Aug 193 min read

Understanding Typical Childhood Sleep Patterns: A Guide for Parents

Sleep is a critical component of a child’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. However, understanding the typical sleep...

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Kate Hoad

Aug 123 min read

Cutting Skills - Developmental Timeline

The development of scissor skills in children typically follows a progressive trajectory as their fine motor skills and hand-eye...

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Kate Hoad

Aug 53 min read

Resource Spotlight: Puzzles

Occupational therapists (OTs) use puzzles in therapy as a versatile tool to address a wide range of developmental, cognitive, and motor...

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Kate Hoad

Jul 293 min read

Resource Spotlight: Dress Ups

Occupational therapists (OTs) use dress-up activities as part of therapy to promote a variety of developmental and rehabilitative goals....

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Kate Hoad

Jul 222 min read

Resource Spotlight: Theraputty

Theraputty is a type of malleable, resistive putty used primarily in occupational therapy to help improve hand strength, dexterity, and...

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Kate Hoad

Jul 152 min read

Resource Spotlight: Scooter Board

Scooter Boards are generally a plastic or wooden board with wheels and sometimes a handle. They are probably one of the top pieces of...

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Kate Hoad

Jul 84 min read

Resource Spotlight: Exercise Balls

Exercise balls, also known as fit balls, therapy balls, stability balls, or Swiss balls, are commonly used in therapy programs. They are...

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Kate Hoad

Jul 12 min read

Resource Spotlight: Geoboards

Geoboards are square board with pegs or nails set in rows and columns, or circles, around which rubber bands can be stretched to create...

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Kate Hoad

Jun 243 min read

Resource Spotlight: Assembly Toys

Assembly toys, very literally, are those designed to be pieced together, or assembled, from parts. These toys typically include various...

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What is the Difference between Bilateral Integration, and Bilateral Coordination?

Kate Hoad

Jun 223 min read

What is the Difference between Bilateral Integration, and Bilateral Coordination?

Bilateral integration and bilateral coordination are related but distinct concepts in motor skills and neurological function. Both...

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Kate Hoad

Jun 172 min read

Resource Spotlight: Connect 4

Connect 4, the very iconic strategy board game, can be a valuable tool in occupational therapy (OT) for addressing various cognitive,...

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