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Assessment and Therapy Services

Locality: North Sydney

Phone: +61 2 9959 5799

Address: 26 Ridge St Suite 702, Level 7 2060 North Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.northsydneytherapy.com.au

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25.01.2022 The Speech Pathology Australia 2014 Book of the Year Awards have been announced! Check out the winners for this year. http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au//BoTY2014%20pos

25.01.2022 NEW RESEARCH!! Speech Pathology Australia held its national conference towards the end of June. There were several interesting papers presented including one revealing that parents are more likely to spot problems in their child's communication than early learning professionals. For the full media release, visit: http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au//SPA_MR_MCCORMA

22.01.2022 The Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards have been announced! Visit http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au//book-of-the-ye to see the winners for 2014.

22.01.2022 We have been finding the Raising Children Network a great resource for families.There is a great range of articles for all ages. http://raisingchildren.net.au/

21.01.2022 Happy OT week everyone! Reach your pOTential!

21.01.2022 We've finally joined the ranks of so many before us and we now have a Facebook page! Tell all your friends about us and ask them to like us. We will make an effort to keep you all informed about the goings on in the world of ATS and other relevant information.

20.01.2022 The Saturday Social Club! After the success of Term 1, we're now taking enrolments for Term 2's group. Targeting social skills for children in Grades 1-6. Please contact Yael or Ashleigh for more details on 9959 5799.

20.01.2022 Assessment and Therapy Services is excited to welcome Tammy Rosman to the team! Tammy is an experienced social worker in the field of child and family counselling. She specialises in providing support and interventions to children, adolescents, adults and families on all issues that may be causing stress, anxiety, trauma or difficulty. To find out more about her services, or to book an appointment call: 0403 111 283 or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 NAPLAN is just a couple of weeks away. As a group of therapists and tutors, we are often asked by parents what we can do to help their children before NAPLAN. This is a good read! http://theconversation.com/what-exactly-is-naplan-and-how-d

18.01.2022 Happy Holidays from the Saturday team.

18.01.2022 School holiday are fast approaching and many of our families ask for suggestions for activities to continue with over the holiday break. There are many great apps available and Write About This, is one that we have been using to encourage writing. There is a range of premade activities and also the opportunity to create your own. https://itunes.apple.com//app/write-about-this/id601375313

18.01.2022 Does anyone get overwhelmed by the sheer number of apps available for children? How do you sift through the clutter and find the gems? And when you find those gems, how much are they going to put you out of pocket? We are going to highlight some of our favourite apps every now and then on our Facebook page to share with you. Please feel free to let us know some of yours! Today's gem: "Spellosaur". There is a free version with an upgrade for $4.99 (as of today). It has a variety of games and allows you to put in your child's own spelling words. From the feedback from kids and parents so far, it has been a hit!

16.01.2022 It's Speech Pathology Week! One of our very own speechies, Fiona McElhone, has written a great post about this year's topic: "Start the Conversation". If you have any questions about Speech Pathology Week or even speech pathology in general, please call us. We'd love to have a conversation with you.

15.01.2022 With National Literacy and Numeracy Week coming up early next term, it is worth thinking about the importance and complexities of learning to read. DID YOU KNOW? The Australian Bureau of Statistics quoted last year that 46% of Australian adults cannot read well enough to cope in modern society. Research shows that early intervention is far more effective than remediation when children are older.... HOW CAN PARENTS HELP? Exposing your child to reading from infancy helps your child to develop an appreciation for reading, helps develop their vocabulary and expands their thinking. It gives them the foundation skills for learning to read when they get to school. If you want more information, you can speak with your child's teacher or speech pathologist or you can visit:

14.01.2022 With preschool and school back in full swing, all those party invitations are beginning to pour in. Need inspiration for birthday presents? Check out this article: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com//traditional-toys-may-beat/

14.01.2022 JANUARY 2014... isn't that far away. We are already planning our holiday groups. If your primary school child needs an extra boost in their reading, spelling and writing skills, we will have a LITERACY GROUP from January 13th-17th with two of our Speech Pathologists. A SCHOOL STARTERS GROUP will be run from January 20th-22nd with an Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist. This will be for children starting Kindergarten in 2014.... If you are interested in either of these groups, please contact our office on 9959 5799 or email us at [email protected].

13.01.2022 Is your child starting Kindergarten in 2014??? ATS will be running a SCHOOL STARTERS group facilitated by one of our Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. The group will run for 4 days from 21st-24th January 2014, for 2 hours each day. The group will focus on developing a range of school readiness skills including early literacy, responding to different question types, following instructions, listening and group skills, independence skills, fine and gross motor skills, pencil grip, pre-writing skills and more! Registrations close 13th December. Contact us on 9959 5799 for more information!

12.01.2022 SCHOOL STARTERS GROUP Jan 2015: Do you have a child starting Kindergarten in 2015? We will have a group run by an OT and Speech Pathologist during the January school holidays. The group is aimed at children who have had some OT or speech therapy and would benefit from a boost of activities just before starting school. Check out our website for more information: http://www.northsydneytherapy.com.au//2015-school-starter/

10.01.2022 An interesting read on how robots and advancements in technology may assist children's learning in the future! http://full-timewhistle.com//robots-with-artificial-intell

10.01.2022 Just another reason why the English language can be so confusing!

10.01.2022 Do you have a child or know of a child who just doesn't enjoy reading? The Sydney Morning Herald had a great article last Sunday: http://www.smh.com.au//dav-pilkeys-captain-underpants-insp

10.01.2022 Check out this link to the Australian Curriculum... it covers all areas of leaning and expected outcomes for each level of schooling. An interesting read! http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/Year3

09.01.2022 An interesting article on the importance of Early Intervention. Contact us if you have any comments or questions.

08.01.2022 Is your primary school aged child struggling with their literacy skills including inconsistent spelling, reading and writing difficulties? Call us on 9959 5799 to find out more about our holiday literacy group intensives run by our skilled Speech Pathologists. Groups will run over 5 consecutive days, 3hrs each day from 13th-17th January 2014. Registrations are now open, so contact us now for more information!

07.01.2022 A three-year government-funded study has found that around one in five parents and teachers have concerns about a preschoolers speech, and yet previous research suggests that only one-third of parents who worry about their childs speech will seek professional advice. Sydney Universitys Dr Elise Baker discussed these findings in the weekends Daily Telegraph: http://readnow.isentia.com/Temp/63842613/311138291.pdf

07.01.2022 Welcome back everyone! Happy new year. We hope that you've had a great start to 2016. As the kids settle in to the new school year, teachers and parents will be keeping an eye out for any potential problems. Here are some things to look out for in terms of your child's language skills: http://www.speechconcepts.com.au//red-flags-for-language-/

05.01.2022 ATS is looking for a qualified and experienced paediatric Occupational Therapist to fill a part-time, 1 year locum position in our fantastic multi-disciplinary private practice. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please email: [email protected]

03.01.2022 Ever wondered why some children struggle with learning to read? http://theconversation.com/how-do-we-learn-to-read-76283

02.01.2022 With school holidays approaching, its time to put your creative thinking caps on for some fun and easy home activities! Pull out the Play Doh, grab some washing line pegs and dig around for your kitchen tongs or eyebrow tweezers... these simple tools will work your childs fine motor skills including their hand and finger strength as well as their finger manipulation and speed skills!

02.01.2022 LITERACY... WHY DO WE KEEP TALKING ABOUT THIS??? The UNESCO website states: "Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation for lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For individuals, families, and societies alike, it is an instrument of empowerment to improve ones health, ones income, and ones relationship with the world." THE PROBLEM... A 2011 study found that Australian Year 4 students ranke...d as the lowest-performing, English-speaking country (27th out of a total 45 countries) for reading comprehension. For more on this, read: http://www.abc.net.au///wilkinson-learning-to-read/4931970 Many students aren't picking up reading and spelling skills easily in the classroom and need more explicit instructions about the relationship between sounds and letters. If your child or you know of a child who struggles with these skills in school, speak to a speech pathologist.

02.01.2022 A good explanation for why handwriting is still important for the development of literacy, reading and academic skills... even in a digitally saturated world! https://theconversation.com/handwritings-relevance-in-a-dig

01.01.2022 Can you identify the early signs of communication disorders? Many parents and professionals are not aware of the early signs of speech and language disorders but early detection and intervention is crucial. The blog link below has more information. http://buildingblockslanguage.com//can-you-identify-the-s/