As human beings, we learn and develop ‘from the bottom up’ through essential sensory processing. In other words, as babies and small children, our early development begins with physical and sensory skills that we master, one by one, step by step, creating...
Kids need good sensory processing skills in order to learn and behave well. This easy to read article from children’s occupational therapists in Sydney’s northern beaches is a helpful guide for parents and teachers. Your child’s body is like a car engine,...
A sensory diet could help your child to improve behaviour and learning, but sensory diets have nothing to do with food! Occupational Therapists from Kids First in Sydney’s northern beaches, explain… As Occupational Therapists (OTs), What is a Sensory Diet? is a...
Your child’s pencil grip might seem like a silly thing to worry about. As long as they get the words on the page, does it really matter? Actually, yes… handwriting does make a big difference, not only to your child’s learning, but also to their...
Children use their fine motor skills in every aspect of their daily lives, and as your preschooler learns to be independent, he or she will need well-developed fine motor skills in order to participate successfully in play, learning and self-care activities. Below are...
As a parent, you want your child to develop strong fine motor skills to help them with everyday tasks like writing, using cutlery, and getting dressed. Luckily, Kids First’s experienced occupational therapists have plenty of fun activities that can help improve...
