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12Jan
WHY OUTDOOR PLAY IS IMPORTANT FOR KIDS
What is outdoor play? Outdoor play is defined simply as "play activities that occur outside of a building".
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05Jan
TRAVELLING WITH KIDS
Many of you may be ready to start travelling to see family and friends over the Christmas/New Year period.
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09Dec
AVOIDING CHRISTMAS MELTDOWNS
Christmas.... a time for giving, celebration and of course Santa. Its also a time for spending time with friends and family!!
Whilst visiting friends and relatives and attending parties and social gathering can be fun, it can be stressful and anxiety provoking for children with autism, disabilities, sensory or attentional difficulties. Not knowing what to expect at these gatherings, who will [...]
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01Dec
AVOIDING MISDIAGNOSIS IN OUR CHILDREN
The overlap of symptoms between different disorders can be confusing for parents, and at times therapists!!!. When understanding the complexity of this it is important to realise that different therapists receive training in different areas. For example a Psychologist is trained extensively in human behaviour and cognitions making them better placed to understand behavioural disorders […]
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01Dec
AVOIDING MISDIAGNOSIS IN OUR CHILDREN
The overlap of symptoms between different disorders can be confusing for parents, and at times therapists!!!. When understanding the complexity of this it is important to realise that different therapists receive training in different areas.
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08Nov
MEDICATIONS AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
A number of medications are used for the management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in conjunction with therapeutic intervention. Medications have been proven to have effects on irritability, hyperactivity, and repetitive behaviours associated with ASD, however, they may also have associated adverse effects and are recommended to be prescribed only when a severe impairment or risk of injury [...]
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20Oct
MEET OUR MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM
Amanda Wood, our Principal Psychologist of course continues to supervise all the team members and oversee and support all the care and services provided by Real Disability care. As a Board Approved Supervisor she provides fortnightly clinical supervisions to all staff in the area of supporting children and adults with a disability or autism and ensuring as team we continue to provide high [...]
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