If your child has autism, you can consolidate the lessons learned at therapy by playing practicing at home. These tailored activities from the Kids First team are designed to help your child navigate the complexities of social interactions, enhancing your child’s...
If you’re a parent, you may have noticed that your child is facing challenges in speech, language, or behaviour development. Perhaps an educator at preschool or family member has suggested the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as a source of support....
Wondering if your child, or a child you care about, might be showing early signs of autism? In this brief article, the Kids First team shares some of the early developmental clues to watch for. Social Communication Challenges Children with autism often encounter...
As the parent of a child with unique needs, you’ve probably lost count of the hours you’ve spent being their personal therapy assistant. ‘Practicing’ the skills your son or daughter has learned in their weekly speech or occupational therapy sessions can be time...
Some occupational therapy rooms are full of crash mats and things for children to jump onto. Not only are these types of jumping and crashing activities fun for your child, they also have a lot of sensory benefits. A crash mat can provide proprioceptive input and deep...
Parents often worry about their child’s progress. Regardless of whether your son or daughter is your first child or you have other children, it’s understandable to be concerned if he or she doesn’t seem to be meeting common developmental milestones...
