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Continue reading »Do you have a head banging child?
Do you have a child that head bangs? Here we have an article on head banging and how to identify if it is sensory or behavioural. This article was written by Occupational Therapist Gwen from Sensational Brain. Head Banging? A sensory seeking 2 year old is banging his head… Head-banging is common for sensory seekers
Continue reading »Behavioural Difficulties in the Classroom – A Child ‘Caged’ at School
Today’s national papers in Australia share the story of a child allegedly “caged’ in school in two separate incidences, one in Canberra and one in Newcastle. http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2988068/abuse-of-children-in-the-classroom/ http://www.smh.com.au/act-news/child-reportedly-contained-in-cagelike-structure-at-act-primary-school-20150402-1mdj0b.html Working with children with a variety of diagnoses including autism spectrum, ADHD, schizophrenia, anxiety and other developmental difficulties can be extremely challenging for teaching staff as well as
Continue reading »5 Reasons Why Your Child May be Anxious (that no-one told you)
5 Reasons Why Your Child May be Anxious (that no-one told you) There is increasing evidence to support the relationship between sensory hypersensitivity and anxiety. Sensory hypersensitivity or sensory defensiveness occurs when sensory information that normally is OK to bear is interpreted as being unpleasant or painful, and results in increased stress levels and behaviour
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