Executive Function – Your Brain Explained Executive Function. It’s one of those phrases thrown around by health professionals without explanation. But what does it actually mean? Executive functions are a group of cognitive processes that we all use subconsciously every day. Without them, we would find it incredibly hard to get anything done! These skills […]
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Hand Eye Coordination (Visual Motor Integration) Visual motor integration (VMI) is the degree to which visual perception and finger-hand movements are well coordinated. You might have heard of it as hand eye coordination. These skills allow us to use our eyes and hands in an efficient way. VMI skills are prerequisite skills for children to
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Behaviour Management Strategies Challenging behaviour with children can be continually frustrating for parents and family members. Here are some strategies to redirect behaviour to create a more positive experience for you and your family! Set up clear expectations and stick to them. When motivating your child to stay on task, allow your child to choose
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NDIS: A Parent Friendly Introduction There is a LOT of information about the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) and most of it is overwhelming, full of technical jargon and very confusing for parents. We\’ve tried to simplify some of the important information for you to make it easier to understand and know what we do.
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Dietitian vs Nutritionist Dietitian versus Nutritionist – what is the difference? This is such a common question, but there is a difference. So what really is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? Dietitian A dietitian studies for a minimum of 4 years at university level. They study the body right down to the
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Nutrient in the Spotlight: Iron All parents want the best for their children. This includes helping children eat a balanced diet so they can grow into the best version of themselves. Amongst the most important nutrients for children to get from their diet is iron. However, iron deficiency anaemia is also the most common nutrient
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The Difference between Speech and Language When thinking about communication, people often use the words speech and language interchangeably. While often confused by many as having the same meaning, there is actually a difference between ‘speech’ and ‘language’. So, what is the difference? Speech is the means of communication and is how the spoken communication
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Communication and Dementia The term ‘dementia’ refers to a collection of symptoms that combine to affect how the brain functions. We commonly see dementia in older people, but it can affect people in their 40s and 50s as well. With our ageing population, many of us may know someone – a grandparent, a friend, a
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Sensory Processing Simplified What is Sensory Processing? Sensory Processing is our brain’s ability to take in, make sense of, and react to different kinds of sensations. A balance between habituation and sensitization is required for a person to appropriately respond to sensory information. Habituation is our brain’s ability to recognize familiar sensations that do not
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Warning: The Dangers of W-Sitting Children move and change positions all the time. The W-positions is one of many sitting positions that children move in and out of during play and daily activities. It is called W-sitting because when you look at the child from above their legs are spread back and out in a
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