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Child Psychology

Matthew — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 23:40:21 +0000

Why child psychology is important As a parent or carer, watching the growth and development of your child is often a valuable and rewarding experience. Learning about your child’s developing personality, how they see the world, learn and form relationships with others is an integral part of caring for the child. A child’s development is […]

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Why do I need an NDIS funded OT functional assessment?

Matthew — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 07:23:03 +0000

An Occupational Therapist (OT) is a university-trained health professional who helps people enhance their overall independence and general life skills. OTs work with people of all ages and medical backgrounds to assist them to better perform the activities that are important to them. This can range from helping someone build their basic self-care skills (e.g. […]

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Psychology for children

Matthew — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:09:03 +0000

What is a psychologist? Psychologists study human behaviour. That means they are concerned with how people think, learn, feel and act. To become a psychologist, one must complete a recognised university degree. In broad terms, psychologists help people improve how they may deal with their emotional and/or behavioural issues so that they can better cope […]

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Psychology and Autism

Matthew — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:44:54 +0000

Autism information Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder affecting how a person regards and engages with other people and their environment. It is a condition that is characterized by being on a spectrum; all people with autism share some difficulties and characteristics, but how they are affected will differ greatly between individuals. It is also […]

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OT and self-regulation for children

Matthew — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:12:30 +0000

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 expected part of life to occasionally have challenging, confronting and unpleasant thoughts and […]

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Psychology for teenagers

Matthew — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:34:19 +0000

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 to pursue, whether to go to university etc). Research has also […]

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How OT can help children with learning difficulties

Matthew — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 21:18:39 +0000

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 often affect individuals differently and vary in severity. The term ‘learning difficulties’ is often utilised to categorise […]

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How occupational therapy helps children with disabilities

Youth Living Skills — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 02:39:14 +0000

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 from this form of therapy. What an Occupational Therapist does An occupational therapist is a qualified […]

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NDIS therapy at home

Matthew — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:59:21 +0000

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 your child struggles in their physical functioning and ability to complete everyday tasks, learning, […]

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Speech therapist and are they funded by the NDIS?

Youth Living Skills — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 04:44:00 +0000

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 these skills. They often work with children but may also work with adults. Commonly, speech therapists help people […]

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