Supporting Your Child with PANS/PANDAS: An Occupational Therapy Perspective
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
By Sabrina Wells Movement is an essential part of a child’s every day. From playing on the playground to brushing…
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a developmental condition that begins in early…
The paediatric OT job you don’t want!
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
Written Tiarne Pendlebury, Associate Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist What is Sensory Modulation? You may think, what is sensory modulation? Well,…
Teaching kids to use a knife and fork
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
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
The humble trampoline has been a bastion of backyard fun for years. That weightless sensation you have when you’re at…
Looming Genius!
Basic loom bracelet Looming seems to be the latest kids craze all around the world. If you haven’t discovered it…