by Johanna de Kort | Mar 28, 2017 | Allied Health, Fine Motor Skills, Hand Skills, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy
A palmar supinate grasp that is often referred to as a “fisted grasp” usually develops around 1 to 1½ years. The child typically holds the texta, crayon or pencil in a fist with their thumb on top of their fingers, and their arms and hand move as a whole. At first...
by Gael Sutherland | Mar 27, 2017 | Allied Health, Fine Motor Skills, Hand Skills, Handwriting, Occupational Therapy
Being able to write is a valuable life skill. Not only is it necessary for participation and learning in many activities at school, it is also a great way to be creative and express yourself. Picking up a pencil to write a story, participate is a lesson at school or...
by Gael Sutherland | Feb 7, 2017 | Allied Health, Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Sensory, Social Work
What is self-regulation? Self-Regulation is a person’s ability to recognise, control and adjust energy levels, emotions, behaviour and attention levels to accommodate appropriately to their current environment and demands. This can sometimes happen automatically or...
by Brett Williams | Nov 28, 2015 | Allied Health, MBS, Medicare, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Rebates, Social Work
At Adelaide Night and Day Family Therapy, with Williams deKort Consulting, we are reviewing the new document “Australian Government Response to Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities – Review of #Mental Health Programmes and Services.”...