by Julia Eggles | Apr 20, 2017 | blog, Executive Function, Fine Motor & Writing, Mathematics, Speech & Language
Who ever said that learning science had to be solemn and serious never talked to Albert Einstein – he is quoted as saying “Play is the highest form of research.” That being the case then, the playground is the child’s laboratory where they routinely ask...
by Lisa Hudson | Oct 31, 2016 | Podcasts, Speech & Language
This week, I spoke with my colleague, Speech Pathologist Bronwyn Sutton, principal therapist at B.E.S.T. Autism Therapy, and author of the The Learning App Guide about the perennial questions: 1. Is screen time bad for kids? 2. What apps are best for children? Bronwyn...
by Julia Eggles | Oct 17, 2016 | Attention, Balance & Co-ordination, Executive Function, Podcasts, Strength & Endurance
Being involved in a dance class has a myriad of benefits for young children, not all of them physical. In this episode I am speaking with Anita Kertland, from Spring Pointe. She has a passion for teaching children between the ages of 3-5 pre-ballet skills, and brings...
by Julia Eggles | Apr 23, 2016 | Executive Function, Fine Motor & Writing, Podcasts
In this week’s podcast, I sit down with fellow Occupational Therapist, Marga Grey, author and developer of “Co-ordikids”. Together we explore the importance of establishing a consistent hand preference or dominance for learning. So what’s the...
by Julia Eggles | Mar 4, 2016 | General, Podcasts
If you are a parent or teacher looking for ways to help a child or children facing learning challenges at home or school, then you are in the right place! In our inaugural weekly podcast, Occupational Therapist Julia Eggles introduces the series. Each episode will...