by Julia Eggles | Nov 15, 2016 | Balance & Co-ordination, Sensory
When parents come to me for help with their children’s difficulties, very often, a vestibular processing difficulty is part of the problem. Not surprisingly, this revelation is met with a little bafflement – what, after all is the vestibular system? This...
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 Julia Eggles | Sep 12, 2016 | Attention, Calming & Organization, Executive Function, Sensory
We want our children switched on and connected in a “just right state” for learning – with a gleam in their eyes, open, curious and connected…as a therapist that’s certainly where I always start! Music can be a great way to help children...
by Julia Eggles | Sep 4, 2016 | Attention, Executive Function, Fine Motor & Writing, Sensory
The sense of touch protects us and is vital for health, well-being and function. In children, when tactile processing is distorted so that ordinary, everyday experiences can become irritating or even painful. It impacts on self-regulation for learning, development and...
by Julia Eggles | Aug 14, 2016 | Balance & Co-ordination, Fine Motor & Writing, Sensory
In this week’s podcast we’ll be exploring the common belief that boys naturally aren’t good at or interested in fine motor activities. There’s no doubt that boys and girls have differing strengths and weaknesses arising from a combination of...
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...