by Debbie Hopper | Jan 13, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog, Occupational Therapy, Training and Education
Hidden anxiety among children is surprisingly high, undoubtedly because it often masquerades as something else. And without understanding what they’re dealing with, the adults in a child’s life are often not equipped to handle it in the best way for the child. Anxiety...
by Debbie Hopper | Nov 17, 2021 | Back to School, Blog, Encouragement, Occupational Therapy, Training and Education
School closures have been frustrating and tedious for parents during the Covid lockdowns. They can happen with very little warning, creating family chaos, problems with work and other normal life activities, and causing anxiety for kids who don’t know what to expect....
by Debbie Hopper | Feb 11, 2019 | Auditory Processing, Autism, autism spectrum disorder, Blog, Child Development, Fine Motor Sensory Solutions, Sensory Processing, Training and Education
We hear a lot about screen time and the effects on developing brains, but children and young people with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) are particularly at risk of adverse side-effects. Families struggling to cope with life with a child or teen with ASD are also at...
by Debbie Hopper | Jan 31, 2019 | Autism, autism spectrum disorder, Back to School, Blog, Child Behaviour, Child Development, Encouragement, Sensory Processing in the Classroom, Training and Education
That’s right! What are your plans for self care and smart action this year? Check this out!This week we have a vlog! Feel free to watch above or read below. Hey, how are you? It’s the beginning of the year. It’s the first week of term here in New...
by Debbie Hopper | Jan 22, 2019 | Behaviour Problems, Blog, Child Development, Encouragement, Fine Motor, Sensory Processing, Training and Education
Written by Nicky Ellis – www.horsesandfoals.com Horses have shared a bond with man for many thousand years. Horses have been used extensively to transport goods as well as people. Horses have also lent help in the fields of construction and agriculture. They...
by Debbie Hopper | Nov 27, 2018 | Autism, autism spectrum disorder, Blog, Sensory Processing in the Classroom, Training and Education
Here are great and useful pointers on supporting children through end of year routine changes! It’s that time of year again, when we are all coming towards the end of another school year. As the end of term approaches and the summer holidays beckon, we can all...