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Down to earth with sensory processing...

A lot of people when considering sensory processing needs recommend an array of strategies... everything from chewing gum to flashy coloured lights and screen time. In amongst that though when we experience sensory input that is akin to nature and back t…
This year I've had the pleasure of visiting a local Montessori daycare on a regular basis.  And as far as daycares go it is quite different.  Toys are often wooden, are realistic … http://www.thewholechild.com.au/blog/play-learn-and-develop/2016/12/down-earth-sensory-processing/

OT and GAPS in the bush...

I'm still on a high from our week at Camp Cobbold. It's been an incredible week both for me as an OT, and for my children, who were lucky enough to participate in...
  I'm still on a high from our week at Camp Cobbold.  It's been an incredible week both for me as an OT, and for my children, who were lucky enough to participate in the camp.… http://www.thewholechild.com.au/blog/play-learn-and-develop/2016/10/ot-and-gaps-bush/

The lost art of play...

If I'm honest with you, sometimes visiting schools this year has made me so sad I have wanted to cry, and so angry that I've wanted to yell... why am I so emotional? Because play has all but disappeared...
I have to be honest with you, and tell you that sometimes visiting schools this year has made me so sad I have wanted to cry, and so angry that I've wanted to yell... why am I so … http://www.thewholechild.com.au/blog/play-learn-and-develop/2014/12/lost-art-play/

What a strange pencil grip!

Should I encourage my child to change their pencil grip? This is such a complex question, and an area that occupational therapy considers in great detail...
Should I change my child's pencil grip?  This is such a complex question.  And it is an area that OTs explore in great detail.  The anonymous OT  gives a great breakdown of … http://www.thewholechild.com.au/blog/play-learn-and-develop/2014/10/what-strange-pencil-grip/

Help! My child hates anything to do with drawing!

For some children drawing is more frustrating than fun. How can we ingite some joy and delight into this important skill without making our child feel pressured?
It can be challenging when a child doesn't want to draw... especially when you are preparing for a cracking pace Prep curriculum in the current Australian school system.   We know … http://www.thewholechild.com.au/blog/play-learn-and-develop/2014/10/how-encourage-drawing-and-pencil-skills/

What on earth is a bOble?

bObles are a revolution in changing the way we think about children's furniture and children's play. bObles are right up there with Lego in our house and in therapy sessions.
bObles are "high end, multifunctional tumbling furniture"... at least that is the definition I read recently. And yes, that definition is definitely true.  But bObles are somehow… http://www.thewholechild.com.au/blog/play-learn-and-develop/2014/08/playing-bobles/