Why jump and climb activities are so important for children
What is all the fuss about jump and climb activities? When I was six, I remember jumping from the roof of my home at Woodville West onto the grass. It…
Unpacking Daily Functioning Skills – Why this superhero power is important
But as children, we need to establish the skills, the functional skills, to be able to perform those daily functional tasks with simplicity and ease of transaction. Things like getting dressed, tying shoelaces, showering, having a bath, going to the toilet, cooking, brushing our hair, packing our school bag, and writing.
FUNctional tips to try at home
We’ve been talking a lot about Praxis and functional tips this month and we wanted to easily explain this to you. Praxis is using something you’ve learned (how to do…
What is executive functioning?
Executive functioning is a relatively common term used in the world of health care and neuropsychology which refers to the mental capacity to focus attention, to process information while completing…
Let’s Get Organised!!!
Imagine you are without your calendar, smart phone or diary for a month. Would you know when you are expected to be different places, when your different appointments are or…
Waiting…
Here is a common situation in the clinic: A child is engaged in an activity with the therapist, then the therapist begins to discuss something with the parent. The child notices…
Learning Styles
There has been much research and discussion about different 'learning styles' and how targeting certain styles can support learning. Interestingly, I recently saw the below infographic and believed it gave a…
Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia (dis-prak-see-ya). Some of you may know about it, some of you may have heard of it, and some of you may want to know about it! Those who have followed…
Praxis: it’s not just motor planning
An OT assessment may mention that your child has poor praxis or dyspraxia. Put simply, the therapist may have told you that your child has difficulties with motor planning (planning…
