Children living with Autism come in all shapes and sizes and there is no one size that fits all, As the name suggests, there is a range or ‘spectrum’ of characteristics that kids with Autism have, and OTs who specialise in supporting kids who are ‘on the...
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...
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...
Your children are at home. Perhaps preschool is closed for a while – and there’s only so many repeats of Peppa Pig that you can bear!You’re committed to ensuring that your children develop all of the positive skills they need to have a happy,...
