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What is Kindy uplift and how does it fit with TAG?

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What is Kindy Uplift funding? Kindy Uplift funding is available to all approved Queensland Kindergarten Program Providers, and is designed to: ‘Lift’ the outcomes of kindergarten cohorts through the implementation of evidence-based initiatives in response to their learning needs. Build educator and teacher capacities via funding professional development, programs, resources and supports. Support inclusion via […]

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A Parent’s Guideline into your Child’s Development Milestones

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Knowing what to expect and when to expect it One of the most exciting experiences as a parent is to watch your child develop, learn and discover the world by reaching their milestones. Knowing when each of these milestones are expected gives you an upper hand of when and with what to support your child

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Knock-Knees and Bowed-Legs

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What are knock-knees? Knock-knees (genu valgum) are a knee deformity where the knees are angled inwards. This is noticeable in standing, where a child\’s knees may be pressed together while their feet are spaced apart. Between the ages of 2-5 years old, this is a normal part of development, and normally children will outgrow this

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Two types of flat feet and their treatment

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In order to walk effectively, feet need to be rigid to support the body. The way the foot maintains its firmness when walking is through the ‘medial arch’. The medial arch is a natural arch on the inside of your feet, formed by bones and supported by ligaments, muscles, and tendons. The arch is not

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Bilateral Coordination

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Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of your body in a coordinated way. This is an important developmental skills, as many tasks of everyday living require the use of both sides of the body, such as walking, eating, writing, dressing and playing. Bilateral coordination can be separated into three types: Symmetrical: when

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Low Muscle Tone

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Managing Low Muscle Tone Muscle tone is the state of contraction or tension within the body\’s muscles. Muscle tone is important to assist us in maintaining correct posture, stamina and movement control in most activities. Muscle tone occurs along a spectrum, some with a higher tone and others with a lower tone. A useful analogy

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Physiotherapy for Infants, Children & Adolescents

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Physiotherapy for Infants, Children and Adolescents What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy from infancy to adulthood (0-18 years of age) optimises a child’s physical development and functional performance. Physiotherapy is relevant throughout the various stages of development. Physiotherapy for infants, children and adolescents is a complex area of therapy based on medical and scientific evidence. Education is

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ASD and Physiotherapy – overlooked needs

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ASD and Physiotherapy – Overlooked Needs Most people know that a child with ASD needs to see a speech pathologist, an occupational therapist and even a psychologist. But, what you might not know is the important role of physiotherapists in helping children with ASD. Unfortunately, this is an overlooked and often misunderstood need. Children with

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