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Sep 09
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What is the difference between speech pathology and the ESDM Early Start Denver Model session in SYdney

Speech Pathology and the ESDM?

By | ESDM

Do I need ESDM and Speech Pathology? Parents are confused and often overwhelmed when their child gets a diagnosis of autism. Then they deal with the worry and grief over the diagnosis. It days and weeks to work out what interventions are going to be the best for their child. We field lots of phone calls from parents every week. One of the questions parents always ask is, “Do I need Speech Pathology and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM)?” Parents sift through the minefield of interventions that are available. They spend hours trying to work out what combination of…

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Sep 08
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Child doing stuttering activities in an Speech Therapy clinic in Bpndi Junction and Mascot

What is stuttering?

By | Speech Pathology

Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects the person’s ability to speak smoothly. People who stutter know what they want to say, but have trouble saying it because their speech fluency is interrupted by: Repeating sounds in words or phrases (e.g. ‘I I I I can do it’) Prolonging sounds in a word (e.g. ‘where’s my bbbbanana’?) Blocking; which is when no sounds come out when the person is trying to speak. People who stutter may also develop non-verbal movements associated with their stutter. This can include head movements, blinking, and facial grimacing. Causes of stuttering The exact cause of…

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Sep 07
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What happens in a Speech Pathology Assessment?

By | Speech Pathology

What happens in a Speech Pathology Assessment? You’ve made the decision to have your assessed by one of  Speech Pathologists at OneOnOne Children’s Therapy. For some parents it is a relief to start the process, some parents feel quite anxious about the results of the assessment, and some parents feel overwhelmed with the journey they may be starting. It is normal to feel some or all of these emotions. This is what happens in the assessment at our Bondi Junction and Mascot clinics. Parent Discussion Our Speech Pathologists will be asking questions about your child’s development. This helps us understand…

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Sep 07
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Early Start Denver Model assessment

By | ESDM

WHAT IS THE EARLY START DENVER MODEL ASSESSMENT? The assessment in the Early Start Denver Model is a critical part of a child’s program. We use the assessment as the basis of the program that each child will have for the next 10 weeks. Certified ESDM Therapists use the assessment to individualise the program. They use the skills that the child has already learned and develop the next set of skills that the child needs to learn. We use the Early Start Denver Model Curriculum Checklist during the assessment. This is a play based assessment where the therapist provides play…

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Sep 06
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Best practice for young children with autism

By | ESDM

What is autism? Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder, which affects a child’s social learning from the very early stages of life. Children with autism are less likely to observe and imitate others, to seek out and play with peers, to initiate social and communicative interactions. As a result, it is hard to respond to social initiations directed to them.  Unusual and repetitive behaviours emerge in the second year of life. This can be seen in difficulties with changes, wanting to stick to the same routines, and using unusual repetitive actions with their body or objects. Autism impacts many…

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Sep 04
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Successfully starting your baby on solids

By | Picky Eaters

Your baby has just turned 6 months old and the day has arrived! You’re ready to start your little one on solids! You’ve got the food ready and you’ve bought a lovely new spoon. What now? How do you start your baby on solids? Is there a choking risk? What if they gag or vomit? What texture should the food be? There are so many questions that parents have when they start their baby on solids. At OneOnOne Children’s Therapy, our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists are very familiar with these concerns parents have. Let’s hear what they have to…

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Sep 01
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Young girl blowing bubbles in ESDM EArly Start Denver Modle session in Bondi Jucntion and Mascot

ESDM – the best therapy for your child

By | ESDM

The ‘Committee on Educational Interventions for Children with Autism’ made a set of recommendations about autism. They decided on the best practices for therapy for young children with autism. The Early Start Denver Model, or ESDM therapy, is best practice. Let’s find out why. Every early intervention program for autism should: Start soon after diagnosis. Include an individualised program that addresses the child’s unique characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and challenges. A trained, professional, interdisciplinary team should design and oversee the program The intervention curriculum should focus on the specific areas of challenges in ASD. Have data collection to show the child’s…

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Aug 28
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Young boy doing an Occupational Therapy assessment in our Bondi Junction and Mascot Occupational Therapy clinic

Occupational Therapy Assessment

By | Occupational Therapy

What to expect at your child’s Occupational Therapy assessment You’ve made the decision to have your child assessed by one of our Occupational Therapists at OneOnOne Children’s Therapy. For some parents at our Bondi Junction clinic and Mascot clinics,  it is a relief to start the therapy process. Other parents feel quite anxious about the results of the occupational therapy assessment, and some parents feel overwhelmed with the journey they may be starting. It is normal to feel some or all of these emotions. Chances are that you don’t know what to expect in an Occupational Therapy assessment. Let’s go…

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Aug 25
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A pencil grip is important for handwriting

By | Occupational Therapy

Is a pencil grip really that important? Does it matter if a child doesn’t hold their pencil correctly? The answer is ‘yes’ Handwriting is still a very important skill that impacts your child’s success at school. It takes time to develop a good pencil grip. Let’s hear what our Occupational Therapists in our Bondi Junction clinic have to say about handwriting and pencil grip. When children learn to hold their pencil properly while they’re young, their handwriting will be efficient, effortless and they can write for a longer period of time. If children have the wrong pencil grip when they start…

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Aug 22
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Occupational Therapist – building fine motor skills

By | Occupational Therapy

What are fine motor skills? Fine motor skills are the co-ordinated movements of the small muscle in the fingers, hands and arms. Fine motor skills also include hand-eye coordination. This is when you use your vision to help you control the movements that you are making with these small muscles. The development of fine motor skills is a specialty area for an Occupational Therapist. Fine motor skills are crucial for toddlers and pre-schoolers. It leads to  many other skills. Firstly, fine motor skills allow children to play with toys. Playing with toys leads to language development, cognitive development and social…

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Aug 22
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What is Sounds Write literacy intervention?

By | Literacy

Why is reading and spelling in English so hard? Many beginning readers and poor readers never learn the skills and knowledge to successfully read or spell. Unlike talking, reading isn’t something you learn to do by copying other people around you. Reading needs to be explicitly and systematically taught. It is very challenging for students to read and spell, because English is so inconsistent. Good quality phonics teaching, like Sounds Write, involves learning the sounds that go with the letters; but it also involves learning how the spelling system relates to the sounds of the language. This is where the…

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Aug 22
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Occupational Therapy and a pincer grasp

By | Occupational Therapy

What is a pincer grasp? A pincer grasp is  a developmental milestone which allows a child to pick up small objects with their thumb and forefinger. It normally develops between the ages of 9-12 months. What happens if children don’t have a good pincer grasp? Children who have an immature grasp will find it difficult to play with small toys such as blocks and beads. They may also struggle to independently complete self care tasks such as dressing (clasping buttons, zips and laces) and eating with cutlery. It will also effect their fine motor development in the lead up to…

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