Category Occupational Therapy
How Does a 2 to 3 Year Old Grasp A Pencil?
Many 2 to 3 year olds use what is technically referred to as a “Digital-Pronate Grasp”, to hold a marker, which is held with all their fingers and thumb pointing downward. They tend to use all their fingers to hold…
Focussed Psychological Services
Focussed Psychological Services 2700, 2701, 2715 or 2717, 291, 104 through 109, 293 through 370, 110 through 133 Medical Practitioner, psychiatrist or paediatrician can refer patients with an assessed mental disorder for up to 10 individual Occupational Therapy Focussed Psychological…
How Does A 1 Year Old Begin To Hold A Pencil?
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,…
Putting Pen To Paper. Is my child having difficulty with handwriting?
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…
How Do I Help My Child Regulate?
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 strategies can be used…
Australian Government Response to Contributing Lives, Thriving Communities – Review of Mental Health Programmes and Services
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.” This blog will begin by just listing…