Blog | Stepping Stones Therapy for Children

Does your pre-schooler need to see an occupational therapist?

May 20, 2022

0

Photo by Tatiana Syrikova on Pexels.com Writing this blog post was quite difficult as I could talk about pre-school all…

Supporting Your Child with PANS/PANDAS: An Occupational Therapy Perspective

August 12, 2024

Author: Michelle Newby If your child is living with PANS (Paediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) or PANDAS (Paediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders…

Hypermobility In Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

June 28, 2024

By Sabrina Wells Movement is an essential part of a child’s every day. From playing on the playground to brushing…

Teaching Your Child Ball Skills

March 27, 2023

0

Acknowledgement of Country: Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we…

Why does my child need to improve their handwriting when technology is on the rise?

April 10, 2023

0

Written by Bronte, Occupational Therapist With the rise of the use of technology in the classroom, many have questioned, why…

Sensory Tools that won’t break the bank!

May 16, 2023

Blog written by Divya (OT) If your child is accessing occupational therapy (OT), you have probably heard the term sensory tools…

Helping your Child Develop Scissor Skills

February 27, 2023

0

Written by Serena Rudd, Occupational Therapist When will my child learn to use scissors safely? Although it may not look…

Strategies to Support Executive Functioning in Children

March 13, 2023

0

Written by Georgia Ostler, Occupational Therapist Have you ever accidentally poured juice into your cereal, or worn your gym tights…

Kids chores – what should my child be doing?

February 13, 2023

0

Written by Sharon Jelenic, Occupational Therapist As a parent, sometimes being able to click your fingers – Mary Poppins style…

What to do when your child hates having their hair washed?

January 18, 2023

0

Written by Amelia Swan, Occupational Therapist Many children don’t like getting their hair washed for several reasons. This could be…

What to do when your child hates wearing shoes and socks

January 30, 2023

0

Written by Amy Dufour, Occupational Therapist Does your child hate wearing socks and shoes? Do they complain that they don’t…

focused mother working on laptop near disturbing daughter

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

July 6, 2022

0

What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a developmental condition that begins in early…

Social stories – what are they and how can they help my child?

July 11, 2022

0

You may have heard the term social stories in conversations or in therapy, but what is it really and what…

Toilet training

May 23, 2022

0

Is it time for toilet training? Toileting is an important milestone for children giving them a sense of independence. This…

selective focus photo of smiling boy walking on road

Teaching kids to get dressed using backwards chaining

May 19, 2022

0

Photo by Ron Lach on Pexels.com Learning to get dressed can be a challenging time for parents and fashionably questionable…

Self-regulation

April 21, 2022

0

As a parent, you want to teach your child all the skills needed to make a friend, resolve a conflict,…

When will my child be able to tie their laces?

March 21, 2022

0

Photo by Barbara Olsen on Pexels.com I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on…

an adorable girl hugging her teddy bear while sleeping

Supporting children’s sleep

February 20, 2022

0

Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com We all know how good it feels, waking up from a really great night sleep.…

Nature Play

January 10, 2022

0

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live, work, learn,…

School Readiness

December 2, 2021

0

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com “Does my child have the skills needed for kindergarten” Starting school can be a challenging…

The paediatric OT job you don’t want!

September 15, 2021

0

By Michelle Newby, Clinical Director Stepping Stones Therapy for Children Photo by Claudia Barbosa on Pexels.com The Australian job market…

Sensory Modulation challenges and how Occupational Therapy can help

September 13, 2021

0

Written Tiarne Pendlebury, Associate Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist What is Sensory Modulation? You may think, what is sensory modulation? Well,…

Kids & Sleep: Tips for an easy bedtime

June 21, 2019

0

Photo by Snapwire on Pexels.com Getting some kids to go to sleep can be tricky. Many parents come to our…

Academics and the young child: In support of play-based learning

June 14, 2019

2

In Australia, we start academics very young! Way too young in our opinion! Some children are still just 4 years…

PANS/ PANDAS

June 8, 2019

0

What is PANS/ PANDAS? PANS/ PANDAS* is a little known, but treatable, medical condition that looks like a psychiatric disorder.…

Not Eating That! Enticing Your Fussy Eaters to the Dinner Table.

June 8, 2019

0

Are you one of those parents that spends hours in the kitchen, lovingly composing new, interesting and nutritious meals for…

Messy Play for Fussy Eaters

May 25, 2016

0

Most kids love a bit of messy play and it really should be a regular part of their play experience.…

Mr Bally for Finger Strength and Dexterity

November 6, 2015

1

I recently had a stall at the Newcastle Early Childhood Intervention Coordination Program Expo. Being my first ever expo, I…

Teaching kids to use a knife and fork

September 15, 2015

2

Does your child prefer to use their fingers for mealtime? Is trying to get them to use cutlery a nightmare?…

Pincers, pegs & pirates: Developing hand skills

September 9, 2015

2

Lately I’ve been working with a 6 year old girl who finds using scissors tricky. She’s also struggling to hold…

Trampolining: Bounding with Benefits

September 3, 2015

0

The humble trampoline has been a bastion of backyard fun for years. That weightless sensation you have when you’re at…

Early Baby Play

August 24, 2015

0

As a child development specialist and a mum, I find myself forever fascinated with the many different ways that babies…

Looming Genius!

October 19, 2014

0

Basic loom bracelet Looming seems to be the latest kids craze all around the world. If you haven’t discovered it…

Does crawling matter?

August 1, 2014

0

So what’s the big deal about crawling? Should you be worried if your baby decides to skip this particular milestone?…

School ready check

July 4, 2014

0

Starting school is an exciting and pivotal time in a child’s life. As parents we want this to be a…