by Julia Eggles | Sep 11, 2017 | Attention, blog, Executive Function, Following Directions, Memory, Reading, videos
If you have a child or adolescent who struggles with: reading and re-reading text – they’re really having a hard with absorbing and comprehending it struggling with mental mathematics following complex directions you’re getting reports of them being...
by Julia Eggles | Oct 24, 2016 | Attention, Balance & Co-ordination, Calming & Organization, Executive Function, Family Fun, Fine Motor & Writing, Following Directions, General, Mathematics, Memory, Podcasts, Reading, Sensory, Speech & Language, Strength & Endurance
This time of the year is when parents and extended family members start asking questions about what to get the kids for Christmas. When they’re in our care naturally parents are looking for games and toys to help achieve their children’s goals – so in turn Lisa and I...
by Lisa Hudson | Jun 6, 2016 | Attention, Following Directions, Memory, Podcasts, Sensory, Speech & Language
Not listening, distractibility and inattention are some of the most common reasons for referral to our clinics. They are also the source of a great deal of frustration on the part of both teachers and parents. There can be a number of reasons for failure to follow...
by Julia Eggles | Apr 16, 2016 | Mathematics, Memory, Podcasts
For our first podcast of the new school term, we are looking at ways to help children gain confidence with mathematical reasoning. Mathematics requires a highly visual way of thinking.As children develop they move concepts they first learn with their hands, and eyes...
by Julia Eggles | Apr 1, 2016 | blog, Memory, Reading, Speech & Language
Children learn by example. We rely on this fact – we are created as latent beings ready to soak up all that we need to function as fully grown human beings. Boys are naturally programmed to learn how to be men from their fathers. Ever notice a young boy and how...
by Julia Eggles | Mar 20, 2016 | Attention, Balance & Co-ordination, Executive Function, Memory, Podcasts, Strength & Endurance
Healthy body, healthy mind – truer words were never spoken it seems! A growing body of research is confirming what many therapists and teachers (particularly physical education teachers) that physical activity on a regular basis is linked with improved academic...