Unlocking the Secrets of the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR)
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
2d ago
Have you ever wondered about the intricate reflexes that babies are born with? Among them lies the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), a fascinating mechanism that aids infants in their first encounters with gravity and spatial awareness. In this post, we’ll delve into the world of TLR, exploring its development, integration, and impact on a child’s motor and sensory skills. TLR, like many primitive reflexes, emerges in the womb, laying the groundwork for fundamental movements and postural control. It orchestrates the coordination of muscles in the arms, legs, neck, and trunk, linking them intric ..read more
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What are Functional Capacity Assessments?
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
1M ago
Functional Capacity Assessments evaluate an individual’s capacity to engage in daily life activities effectively. These assessments aim to identify the specific support needs of the client while also highlighting opportunities for capacity building supports. Recommendations provided are tailored to the individual’s unique requirements, outlining the type and level of assistance necessary. The assessment encompasses the six domains outlined by the NDIS, including self-management, self-care, communication, social interaction, learning, and mobility. Ultimately, the core of the matter for the NDI ..read more
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Understanding Masking in Autistic Children
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
1M ago
Disclaimer: In this blogpost we have utilised identify-first language in line with current preferences in the Autistic community. However, we acknowledge that everyone is on their own journey, and they have the right to choose if they prefer person-first language. Masking is when individuals, especially those on the autism spectrum, consciously or unconsciously hide their autistic traits in social settings, often blending in with neurotypical behaviours. This may involve mirroring neurotypical behaviours, such as making eye contact, mimicking speech patterns, or suppressing stimming behaviours ..read more
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Money Management Skills- tips for supporting children and teens
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
1M ago
In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world we live in, instilling good money management habits in children has become increasingly crucial. Parents, educators, and caregivers play a pivotal role in shaping the financial mindset of the next generation. For children, teenagers, and young adults with disabilities, understanding and managing money can be challenging due to difficulties with impulse control, planning, organisation, working memory, fine motor skills, and specific learning disabilities. Therefore, these individuals may require more support when developing their money management skills, o ..read more
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The Benefits of OT-led Sports Groups
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
3M ago
Occupational Therapist (OT) led sporting groups use sport as a delivery tool in supporting the development of a range of skills. OT led sports-based groups provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their gross motor skills, develop their social connections, learn new sports, foster a sense of connection, and build confidence. Unlike community sports, OT led groups can use sports as a tool to deliver meaningful and purposeful occupational therapy specific interventions that foster the development of a child’s skills. OTs can adapt and modify activities to suit the needs of the individu ..read more
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Sensory-Friendly Home
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
3M ago
An important factor in a child’s development is the home environment. An enriching home plays a pivotal role in fostering healthy growth and brain development. This involves creating a safe, well-organized space that offers opportunities for play, exploration, and discovery, all while maintaining a balance of love and emotional support. The quality of a child’s home environment significantly impacts their ability to regulate attention, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. As parents navigating the challenges of raising children with sensory processing difficulties, creating a home that accommoda ..read more
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The role of OT in supporting children with visual impairments
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
4M ago
What is a visual impairment: A visual impairment is when a person’s vison cannot be corrected to a “normal” level through intervention such as glasses, contact lenses, medication, vision surgery or visual perception optometrist exercises. It is where one or more function of the eye, or visual system is impaired or limited. A visual impairment can range from a mild vision impairment to total blindness. Types of visual impairment Central vision loss The central part of an individual’s vision is impaired. They may be able to see in their peripheral vision; however, they are unable to see direct ..read more
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The Role of Occupational Therapists in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
4M ago
Occupational Therapists (OTs) are crucial in helping people carry out their everyday activities on their own. They empower individuals by promoting the ability to make choices and advocate for themselves. One significant aspect of their role involves facilitating communication to support participation and engagement in everyday activities, especially in the field of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). Communication is a vital skill for expressing thoughts, desires, and needs in various settings and communities. When traditional communication methods face obstacles, Alternative an ..read more
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Individual and Group Occupational Therapy: Choosing the best services to meet your child’s goals.
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
4M ago
As Occupational Therapists, we strive to support children to meaningfully engage and participate in everyday life. We can do this through many different intervention services to meet each child’s specific goals and needs. One way is through offering both individual Occupational Therapy Services and group Occupational Therapy services. Individual Occupational Therapy Individual Occupational Therapy refers to sessions in which you and your child are one on one with an Occupational Therapist. Individual occupational therapy is great for working on goals relating to building and developing specifi ..read more
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Maximizing School-Based Occupational Therapy for Your Child
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by Occupational Therapy Helping Children
4M ago
“Occupational Therapists can work in many different settings to support children with their daily tasks including in the clinic, school, at home and in the community. Occupational Therapists working in schools may see your child in their classroom or take them out of the classroom into a separate therapy space. School-based therapy offers opportunities to address various developmental needs, from handwriting and gross motor skills to social and emotional well-being within one of your child’s main environments – school. However, it is essential to understand whether school therapy will benefit ..read more
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