Fidget Spinners: sensory fidgets or just spinning toys?
The craze of Fidget Spinners has swept through South Australian schools but are they all they are cracked up to be? This craze begs the questions … Are Fidget Spinners fidget toys or sensory fidgets? Sensory fidgets are typically small, silent, unobtrusive, and usually hand held items that are used to redirect a child’s fidgeting […]
Speech Therapy: Making it fun and fabulous!
At Kid Sense we know that play is the foundation of children’s learning so it stands to reason that Speech Therapy must be fun and creative to help teach children without them realising they are learning. Our Speech Therapists recognize the importance in gaining a child’s interest quickly and completely to secure their active attention […]
Whatchamacallit? The frustration of wording finding difficulties
“What’s it called? You know…? It’s a … ugh!”. Not being to find the right words is just so irritating! Is it any wonder that children with word finding difficulties just give up and stop talking?! A ‘word finding’ or ‘word retrieval’ difficulty is when a child knows and understands a particular word, but has […]
Big muscles make a big difference to fine motor skills
How often have you hear “practice makes perfect”? So often true but not always in the case of pencil skills or handwriting when floppy muscles get in the way. All too often children are forced to practice these finger skills when they don’t have the underlying strength to maintain posture, to hold the pencil correctly […]
The Art of Play for the under Two’s
Ready…set…peek-a-boo! Oh no… you got me! Its all just child’s play, but is it really just for children? As adults we forget how to be silly and play but we know that play is an integral part of a child’s development. It is how a child learns from the world, their environment and their experiences. […]
Dressing: Zip it, Tie it Down and Button Up!
Dressing is an important skill children need to learn in order to develop their independence. For many children and their parents, learning this skill can be a long and frustrating process! To make it a smooth process for all, it helps to practice the regularly and approached it with much patience and encouragement. As in […]
Speech Therapist: Which one is best for my child?
Speech Therapists come in all shapes and sizes, so how do you know what makes a good Speech Therapist for your child? When you are trusting them with your most precious resource (your child) you want to get the right Speech Therapist. At Kid Sense, we believe that a truly competent Speech Therapist is: Competent […]
Baby Talk: Teaching your baby language
Infancy is such a wonderful time but being a parent can be a little overwhelming. If you are wondering what you can do to give your child the best start at developing their language, then read on. In short: Teach your baby to talk by talking to them. As well as being the springboard to […]
Shapes away to learning fun with a ‘shape sorter’!
We’ve all given a “shape sorter” cube to a new mother but have your ever stopped to think why it’s so useful? The answer lies in the assortment of shapes, colours, physical and visual skills that it offers all in the one box. With this simple toy your child can: The shape sorter allows your […]
Shapes away to learning fun with a ‘shape sorter’!
We’ve all given a “shape sorter” cube to a new mother but have your ever stopped to think why it’s so useful? The answer lies in the assortment of shapes, colours, physical and visual skills that it offers all in the one box. With this simple toy your child can: The shape sorter allows your […]
