PRESENTATIONS

BEYOND SENSORY PROCESSING

This will be the beginning of a series of evenings which will remind us of the basics of sensory processing challenges, and then look beyond this, as we remember that this is one piece of a complex puzzle in terms of children's behaviour and what they are really telling us through this.

We are both very big believers in thoughts such as
Dr Ross Greene's 'Kids do well if they can'.

In our series of talks we'd like to offer parents, carers, teachers, everyone the opportunity to discuss how these concepts link together, how sometimes goals such as participation are the most important, how sometimes sensory 'cues' lead us away from what's happening, and how we love being part of 'Plan B' (Ross Greene).
These nights will be part listening and learning, part experience, and part question/answer problem solving.

Our first night will be:
Thursday 25th March 7:00 - 9:00pm at the
Chapel Hill Uniting Church Hall.
Numbers will be limited due to COVID restrictions.
Please get in touch asap to book a spot.

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Presented by OT's
Mary Rydstrom and Robyn Sims

Cost: $80 individual
$150 couple

PURCHASE TICKETS - available soon

The POWER OF PLAY

Our children are growing up in a society where free play is becoming a precious commodity.
Early years school programs are now less play based than they were a decade ago and organised extracurricular activities are on the rise.
How does this affect the developmental opportunities of our children?

Learn about the stages of play, the benefits of different types of play and explore how to really connect with children through play.

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PREPARING FOR PREP

The first year of school is a big step for many little people and their families

What are some of the skill sets which help kids to prepare for the academic, social and physical requirements of prep?

We will look at:
Sensory processing
Self regulation of behaviours and emotions
Functional fine motor skills
Postural control
Motor skills using large muscles groups

As well as ways in which parents can support their children in this transition.

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energised and engaged

Self regulation is the ability to monitor and control our reactions to different experiences within different environments.

Studies have indicated that the ability to self regulate is a key predictor of success at school and across many other areas of life. It is viewed by teachers to be a primary indicator of school readiness.

How do we help our children when they struggle with self regulation?
Learn practical strategies and tools for school and home.
What are some of the factors which can contribute to emotional and behavioural outbursts and challenges?

(from our wiggly worms to our explosive kids and not forgetting our tired and tuned out little ones as well)

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understanding and developing executive functions

Executive functioning is an umbrella term which covers:
working memory,
flexible thinking &
self regulation.
The development and application of all of these skill areas is interrelated

We will cover:
Concepts related to memory development and supported learning
How the visual and language centres work together
Some points on brain development and differences between kids and genders
What is realistic to expect at different ages in relation to engagement

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capable kids

In the push for academic outcomes right from the early years of schooling the development of skills relating to motor planning, postural control and dexterity have somehow taken a back seat.
However these are essential skills, to not only support academic outcomes, but also foster self esteem and confidence in children.

What is motor planning and what are the implication of challenges in this area?
Why is postural control important and how do we support it's development?
How do we support the motor skills which underlie handwriting and other fine motor skills?

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