by Matthew | Aug 24, 2020 | Blog
What does self-regulation mean? The term self-regulation is often used in the health care field to describe the concept of an individual (you) being able to manage and control themselves (generally referring to their actions and behaviours). It is a regular and...
by Matthew | Feb 18, 2020 | Blog
The teenage years is a period of great change and transition for adolescents. They are growing out of childhood and into adulthood, and often must cope with the pressures of family, friends, school and thinking about their future (i.e. what career they are interested...
by Matthew | Nov 5, 2019 | Blog
What is a learning disorder? Learning difficulties are associated with serious problems in the areas of reasoning, speaking and listening, writing, reading or mathematics. Learning disorders are believed to be caused by maladjustments in the nervous system, and...
by Youth Living Skills | Aug 30, 2019 | Blog
Occupational therapy can be an effective way to help kids with disabilities perform meaningful activities that enhance their lives. If your child needs assistance developing, regaining or maintaining the skills needed to carry out day-to-day tasks, they may benefit...
by Matthew | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog
Why does your child need therapy? Some children can develop specific difficulties that affect various areas of their everyday functioning. Often, these issues are related to a disability or diagnosed medical condition, which may be physical or cognitive in nature. If...
by Youth Living Skills | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog
Firstly, what does a speech therapist do? A speech therapist (also known as speech pathologist) is a trained expert in communication. Speech therapists are university-trained allied health workers who facilitate people who cannot communicate effectively to improve...
by Youth Living Skills | May 23, 2019 | Blog
Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) If your NDIS child has a permanent disability or medical illness that affects his/her aptitude to attend to daily tasks, they may be eligible to receive NDIS funding. NDIS is the relatively novel strategy...
by Youth Living Skills | May 11, 2019 | Blog
What are the benefits of the NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a relatively new scheme that the Australian government put into effect in 2016. The program restructured the way that Australians and their families living with disabilities can use...
by Youth Living Skills | May 1, 2019 | Blog
Background on the NDIS 2016 saw the official roll-out of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in New South Wales. This system is the new method that affords individualised supports and services for people and their families living with a disability. To...
by Youth Living Skills | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog
How can the NDIS help my child? Current statistics and data show that approximately 20 per cent of Australian people are diagnosed with a permanent disability or medical illness that results in significant impact on their daily life and engagement in their social,...
