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Kids Can OT

Locality: Lawnton, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 437 717 346

Address: 12 Higson Street 4501 Lawnton, QLD, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 This weeks Podcast is out now Tips for Educators, Families & Carers

24.01.2022 We would LOVE for you to join us at one of our toileting skills parent sessions at @embracelife_northlakes, so we're giving you a 50% off... code! This means tickets are $25 and include a partner to come along for free + light refreshments. Head to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/kids-that-go-therapies-1342 to come along See more

24.01.2022 Four Myths About Your Child's Feeding That Your Pediatrician Might Be Telling You Myth 1: They'll grow out of it Myth 2: If they get hungry enough they'll eat M...yth 3: "No thank you bites" can be helpful Myth 4: If they're on their growth curves there is not reason for concern . . . . . #spd #autism #adhd #anxiety #feeding #feedingchallenges #pickyeater #pediatrician #myths #food #toddler #infant #baby #tweens #teens #momlife #dadlife #sosapproach #sosapproachtofeeding #sos

23.01.2022 Kids Can! OT is now a Registered NDIS Provider!

23.01.2022 HUMANS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM - TIM CHAN "My path towards advocacy for one of the most marginalised groups will not be smooth, but my experience has fuelled my ...passion for social justice for those who are discriminated against for their differences." For more insights from Tim, please see: www.icannetwork.com.au//humans-on-the-autism-spectrum-tim- This is the third of ten weekly video profiles we are sharing in the lead up to Autistic Pride Day (June 18th) to showcase the experiences and insights of Autistic school leavers from our team. Special thanks to NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme for partnering with us to deliver this valuable series. #AwetismRethink #ActuallyAutistic

21.01.2022 These shampoo caps might help kiddies who struggle with the sensory demands of hair washing. https://youtu.be/VIPAszANQOc

21.01.2022 Another inspirational presentation for Autism Month

20.01.2022 Settings to make devices safer for kids: https://www.facebook.com/555097754/posts/10157137108612755/

18.01.2022 Here is the Angry Feelings song from the PALS program with some deep breathing exercises, to help our little people learn to manage their big feelings.

18.01.2022 Not just a job- it’s a calling and a purpose in life. It’s an honour to walk beside our families in this part of your journeys. Our little people are precious and are on our minds and in our hearts. It is a privilege to be your OT!

17.01.2022 Dr Tony Attwood and I will be doing a workshop in Chermside on Friday! PLEASE let anyone know who might be interested in learning some practical tips and strate...gies to support students with autism. Click on the link below to reigster: https://suelarkey.com.au/workshops/tonyattwoodbrisbane/ See more

17.01.2022 Not just a job- its a calling and a purpose in life. Its an honour to walk beside our families in this part of your journeys. Our little people are precious and are on our minds and in our hearts. It is a privilege to be your OT!

17.01.2022 Kids Can! OT welcomes Therapy Assistant, Ellie Willix to the team. Ellie is a certified Allied Health Assistant with a passion for working with children to reach their therapy goals in a fun and creative way. Ellie brings 7 years experience working as a Therapy Assistant at CPL and an Allied Health Assistant at The Prince Charles Hospital. Ellie is also a Kids Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist. Im excited to be joining Debbie and her team at Kids Can! OT and look forwa...rd to getting to know all the clients and their families. Ellie is able to provide therapy assistant sessions to clients with NDIS funding. Sessions are programmed by the OT and carried out by Ellie. Ellie then provides documentation and feedback to the therapist. NDIS rates for Level 2 Therapy Assistants are $86.79 per hour, so can be a way of extending funding, where appropriate. Ellie works Wednesday to Friday. See more

16.01.2022 Its only a couple weeks until Christmas... And we all know something happens to kids at the holidays... excitement & anticipation lead to tempers and melt-down...s. But this year, you can be prepared Be sure to grab the Ultimate Holiday Survival Kit Cyber Monday Bundle before its gone. Available only 48 hours!! >> https://calmthechaosworkshop.com/cm2019

14.01.2022 ** AUTISTIC-LED ONLINE GROUP MENTORING - NEW GROUPS STARTING WEEK OF 20th JANUARY ** We are very proud to be a national leader in providing Autistic-led mentori...ng to Autistic young people across Australia, including through our online group mentoring program. Our next 6-week cycle of online small group mentoring kicks off the week of 20th January (no sessions during week of Australia Day long weekend). We cater for Autistic young people ages 9-20. Once again, we will be offering an online version of our very successful primary school program - Imagination Club - which can accommodate students (ages 9-12) with or without any formal diagnosis. For full details and/or to submit an Expression of Interest for any of the groups we offer, please see our website: www.icannetwork.com.au/online-group-mentoring/ Please note that we have recently moved to a new online onboarding system, so any participant wishing to be considered for the January 2020 intake should complete a new Expression of Interest form. Young people not receiving a spot for the intake in January will automatically be placed on the waitlist for the next available cycle. Additional questions should be directed to [email protected]

14.01.2022 Kids Can! OT will be providing Telehealth services from the start of Term 2- 20/4/2020. This means that appointments will be provided via online video or phone.

14.01.2022 ** FREE WEBINAR ACCESS: RESILIENCE FOR AUTISTIC PRE-TEENS, TEENS & YOUNG ADULTS ** In August, Jeanette Purkis Âû & Chris Varney co-hosted a live webinar on how ...to help Autistic young people build resilience and a positive sense of self. This was part of annual our "AWEgust for AWEtism campaign" to support the growth of our Autistic-led mentoring programs. From January 18-22, we are offering free access to the taped version of this fabulous, hour-long session. TO VIEW THE WEBINAR FOR FREE, PLEASE CLICK BELOW: https://zoom.us//bCkt3cOkQSoVyzrD849s1_W7hVVhNesrO5pBnTUg7 While focus of the webinar is on supporting Autistic pre-teens, teens and young adults, both Chris and Jeanette share insights that are valuable for those raising or teaching younger Autistic kids as well. Jeanette, a longtime supporter of The I CAN Network, is an acclaimed public speaker, mentor, advocate and author. Chris is I CAN's Founder and Chief Enabling Officer. Both are proudly Autistic and passionate about helping Autistic young people see themselves through a strengths-based lens. Webinar will be accessible for free worldwide now through January 22, 2019 (AEDT). Please share with anyone in your network who might benefit. Jeanette has co-authored two books (released in 2018) on building resilience for Autistic young people: one for parents of Autistic children ages 2-10 and one for parents of Autistic adolescents and young adults. To learn more about Jeanette and their work, please see: http://jeanettepurkis.com/ and Jeanette Purkis' Autism Books and Other Things. To learn more about Chris Varney and The I CAN Network, please see: www.icannetwork.com.au.

14.01.2022 New equipment from Mr Ninja, ready and waiting for some enthusiastic kids to test! What fun we will have!

13.01.2022 Handwriting letter formation app A local teacher has produced a lovely, motivating app to teach letter formation, using road themed language. I really like that it uses Queensland font in printing and cursive and has the option to practise writing with or without lines. Children earn points to be able to decorate their rider and motorbike, upgrade their motorbikes and ultimately create their own fun park track. The app can be used for letters, numbers, words and you can even add your childs spelling list. The app is called Easy Street to Handwriting and is $9.99 on the App Store for the parent version.

12.01.2022 https://www.kalw.org//experts-called-hari-low-functioning-

12.01.2022 A free online event for Autism Acceptance week. This is an excellent lineup of speakers. This is next week. Tune in if you can! autismsummit.com.au

12.01.2022 Advice for parents, from an Autistic adult.

10.01.2022 Managing feelings talk next weekend by Dr Tony Attwood. Highly recommended for parents of ASD kiddies. https://www.facebook.com/events/845801999085539/?ti=cl

09.01.2022 Opportunity to help with research

08.01.2022 This looks like an amazing line up of speakers.

07.01.2022 Happy Holidays! Here are some tips on how to support an individual with SPD. http://ow.ly/ebWe30n5hnH #spd #autism #adhd #anxiety #holiday #family #change #thrive

06.01.2022 For parents of problem feeders- a lovely explanation of the rationale for avoiding asking kids whether they like a food they are trying: https://www.jocormack.com/2019//12/the-do-you-like-it-trap/

05.01.2022 Eating Difficulties in Autism https://network.autism.org.uk//Eating%20difficulty%20artic

05.01.2022 Saturday respite program for ASD kids by Spectrum Support Services.

04.01.2022 Please note- this is USA time.

03.01.2022 It’s only a couple weeks until Christmas... And we all know something happens to kids at the holidays... excitement & anticipation lead to tempers and melt-down...s. But this year, you can be prepared Be sure to grab the Ultimate Holiday Survival Kit Cyber Monday Bundle before it’s gone. Available only 48 hours!! >> https://calmthechaosworkshop.com/cm2019

02.01.2022 Dear Families, Re: Services at Kids Can! OT during the Coronavirus period As you are aware, services at Kids Can! OT are conducted from a family home. Under usual circumstances, we are lucky enough to have over 40 visitors to our home for therapy each week! In our household, we have an asthmatic child and an adult recovering from major surgery. In consultation with my family, I have decided that clinic visits to my family home will need to be temporarily discontinued from ...Wednesday 18th March 2020, to make home as safe as possible for my family. I plan to reopen at the start of Term 2, on Monday 20/4/2020- contingent on the state of the pandemic at that time and advice from the Australian Government. School, kindergarten, daycare and home visits will continue to be provided, unless closures are recommended by the government. Please inform us if your child or a family member has a fever, cough or shortness of breath, and we will cancel the session without any cancellation fee. All equipment will be cleaned between clients and we will have hand sanitiser available. It is with a heavy heart that I think about the disruption this will cause for clients. I am therefore open to considering alternative ways of providing services. If you feel that a 5 week break from OT sessions will adversely affect your child, please speak with your treating therapist (Melinda or myself) and we will work out ways to continue to support you and your child. Options may include: home programs Skype or Facetime sessions phone check-ins to discuss any emerging issues visits to your home (travel fees will apply) social stories and visual supports advice for managing routines if you need to self isolate we will be able to provide reports during this period These services will be billed under your usual arrangements. Of course, some people may just enjoy having a break with one less thing to do! Thankyou for your understanding. Please phone, text or email me if you have any queries or concerns, or would like to arrange ongoing OT support during this period. Phone: 0437 717 346 Email: [email protected] With best wishes, Debbie Swanwick Occupational Therapist/Owner Kids Can! OT

02.01.2022 For older children (Year 7 +) with executive function difficulties

01.01.2022 Support from a fellow adult with SPD on surviving the holidays... http://ow.ly/T7pb30n5hV0 #spd #autism #adhd #anxiety #adults #adulting #stress #travel #familytime

01.01.2022 This is a very interesting piece written by a child and her mother. I think it really shows how the thinking style (e.g. desire for sameness) and sensory sensitivities in Autism impact on eating. https://faithmummy.wordpress.com//the-reason-i-dont-like-/

01.01.2022 The Traffic Jam in my Brain- Upcoming sensory workshop on 24th February in Brisbane. This would be great for parents to attend. $245. Very relevant for ASD, ADHD & sensory processing disorder. https://sensorytools.net/collections/workshops