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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. ADHD is characterised by impulsive, inattentive, and sometimes hyperactive behaviour patterns and is common in many children and adults.  This is where ADHD toys play an important role in development and social situational training. Fidget toys for ADHD can help to […]

Social and emotional regulation is a crucial step in development. Teaching and practising self-regulation with your child can help them get through challenging situations and learn techniques for self-control, self-soothing and calming in a range of situations. It can also help them develop skills that aid in addressing situations that can invoke anxiety and stress. 

Sensory resources are becoming more widely used for patients with dementia. A 2018 study in the US identified and examined the benefits of using sensory products for people with dementia who live in long-term care settings. It found that, “sensory and memory stimulation therapies have the potential to help improve many dementia-specific issues for individuals

Weighted toys have been made heavier by replacing polyester stuffing with glass or polyester beads. From the outside, they look just as cute, soft, cuddly, and loveable as any other plush toy, but weighted sensory toys are more than just a toy. These resources have added weight that helps provide deep pressure and sensory input

Autism Spectrum Disorder, commonly known as ASD, is a neurological condition that affects how someone sees and interacts with the world around them. The experience of living with ASD differs from person to person. People with autism or who are on the neurodivergent spectrum may have trouble communicating and understanding social cues, perform repetitive behaviour

Fine motor skills help children develop the independence to perform everyday tasks confidently and accurately. Weak fine motor skills can impact a child’s ability to write legibly and complete self-care tasks such as getting dressed and cleaning their teeth. This article explains how to observe and support your child’s fine motor skill movements. We suggest

Motor skills are a broad range of muscle movements that allow us to perform regular tasks. Broadly, motor skills can be divided into two categories: fine motor skills, and gross motor skills. This guide will be focused on gross motor skills, which involve the coordination of large muscle groups. As parents, we are always looking

AUTISM I recently came across an article TEN THINGS EVERY CHILD WITH AUTISM WISHES YOU KNEW © (2005 ELLEN NOTBOHM).  It was an interesting read that discussed how far our understanding of autism has progressed in light of new knowledge and research. Once thought “incurable”, those diagnosed with autism have shown that there is potential

Today is Friday – end of another week in Sydney in lockdown. Now, I can’t speak for everyone but I personally feel burned out. It’s been an interesting time in which I have learned to appreciate the unacknowledged freedoms I had. The tedium of groundhog day when you can’t do much beyond a bit of