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 Lisa Hudson | Jan 28, 2017 | Reading, Speech & Language, videos
One of the questions I get all the time at the beginning of the year as children are about to start school, is “My child can’t say “s” properly, should they be able to?” Today I decided to unravel the mystery, along with exploring other...
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 | Aug 27, 2016 | Fine Motor & Writing, Podcasts, Reading
The Australian National Literacy levels that were published recently are truly shocking for a developed nation. We have to find a better way to solve this problem! Solutions so far offered by governments and bureaucracies keep falling short. National testing...
by Julia Eggles | Jul 24, 2016 | Attention, Calming & Organization, Executive Function, Podcasts, Reading, Sensory
It has been a long break between podcasts this time, but we hope you think it’s worth it This week Lisa and I are talking about how to navigate the hectic pace and demands of life with the added burden of homework and home programs. We’re all too familiar...
by Julia Eggles | May 31, 2016 | blog, Fine Motor & Writing, Reading
We want to remove any barriers to learning, make reading, writing and spelling as easy as possible. When the cognitive load is reduced, it makes it easier for children to fully engage in reading and writing. I’m always looking for creative solutions to help my...