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Kid Link Occupational Therapy

Locality: Ringwood, Victoria

Phone: 98797019

Address: 37 Great Ryrie Street 3134 Ringwood, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kidlink.net.au

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25.01.2022 So many different themes ! Thanks for sharing the link Building Blocks Therapy. https://www.papertraildesign.com/i-spy-game-printables/

24.01.2022 Early Bird Offer: Register for the first 5 webinars, and attend the 6th for free. Offer expires at midnight on the 18th September. Visit our Facebook Events for detailed outlines of each session or register at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/kid-link-occupational-thera

24.01.2022 How many syllables are in the word? What is the words last letter? How many vowels are in the word? The Measured Mom has this great game to spice up spelling practice this week. ... https://www.themeasuredmom.com/free-spelling-game-grades-1/ See more

24.01.2022 For those that missed last week's newsletter, here is our latest announcement: https://us10.campaign-archive.com/

23.01.2022 Term 2 starts tomorrow and instead of heading into KL HQ, well be logging onto our computers.Its definitely a weird feeling for us as a team, so we can imagine there are lots of mixed feelings for you and your kids too. Were looking forward to seeing you all over the next couple of weeks to come up with a plan that works for you this term. Were aiming to meet, or hopefully exceed, expectations under these new circumstances, and we know this cant happen without tea...mwork and great communication. PLEASE tell your OT what you loved and what you think could be done better! We want to know! As a team, we are connecting daily via Zoom so we can continue to share the best ideas and evidence based ways of supporting our families. Were feeling optimistic as we kick off this term, and are grateful to all our families who continue to trust us to support them. Tell your kids well see them soon! Weve got some cool TeleHealth stuff up our sleeves

23.01.2022 We have announced our Easter holiday groups This time we are only running our popular gym groups, so get in quick if you would like to be involved! Please click on the newsletter link below to enrol https://mailchi.mp/72/april-school-holiday-groups-announced

22.01.2022 Hi families! Given the most recent announcement we will be continuing to provide occupational therapy services exclusively via Zoom for now. We will re-evaluate in 6 weeks time and update you all with any changes to our service. In the meantime, my incredible team is ready to listen to whats important to you and work with you to navigate any continuing or new challenges. Its OK to have goals that may be very different at the moment! Remote therapy can be delivered in a num...ber of different ways and we will continue to be as flexible and creative as we can while supporting you and your child. Please call or email our Family Liaison team and they will do their best to answer your questions, or book in time with an OT should you require it. If you dont get through, leave a message so they can get in touch quickly. Thanks to everyone for working with us during this time. We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside the families that we do. If anyone has any feedback or requests for new TeleHealth services (e.g. group programs or information sessions/webinars), feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. See you soon! Jackie

22.01.2022 Cute dry erase mat and cards to practice different pre-writing skills including shapes, tracing, matching, and sequencing! Just under $15 @officeworks #visualperception #prewriting #finemotor #dryerase #paediatricoccupationaltherapy #kidlinkot #motorcontrol #earlyintervention #therapytoolsforkids #homelearning #learningfromhome

22.01.2022 How many bingo squares can your child colour over the next month? Thanks Primary Playground, super cute! https://primaryplayground.net/free-printable-reading-bingo/

21.01.2022 Feel free to check out our latest Spring newsletter Exciting announcements, parent webinars, and pre-orders for new shop products coming this month! https://mailchi.mp/f039936/spring-has-sprung-at-kid-link-ot

21.01.2022 Teachers! Want to win a ticket to one of our remaining 3 webinars? Just tell us which one you are most looking forward to in the comments below. The rules The comp is open now and will run until 9am this Thursday 4th (AEDT). The winner will then be drawn randomly and notified by private message and tagged below. You must be over 18 and located in Australia to enter.

21.01.2022 Hi Kid Link fam, From March 30th, Kid Link will be moving completely to TeleHealth. Weve been so encouraged by the feedback this week, and look forward to providing occupational therapy to you all within your own homes via Zoom. While we have been following all government advice regarding social distancing and hygiene, we think its safest for our families and staff if we further reduce contact, and therefore the subsequent risk, as much as possible. All families with a face... to face session booked for next week, have already been contacted to change their session. The team will also be working from home where possible, with all of our daily catch ups and meetings changed to online. The office is still open to the OTs who will go in periodically to gather resources and to print/post out things if needed. Admin will continue as normal with Jess and Chels doing everything remotely. COVID-19 has created so much change and uncertainty for everyone but we are still going to be here for all of our families, offering advice and strategies, and continuing to support your child to achieve their goals. I personally conducted my first 2 TeleHealth sessions this week and was pleasantly surprised to see how easily the sessions flowed. I got to meet family pets, utilise resources that people already had in the home, watch video clips together, complete worksheets, and type into joint documents. Its certainly different, and Im sure it has its cons like all therapy, but Im so excited that a form of therapy I never really considered before could be so beneficial. Im extremely lucky to have the best group of OTs and admin staff to work with, who have fully embraced being out of their comfort zones. We continue to work together, share session plan ideas, celebrate wins, and brainstorm strategies, just like we do when were at KL HQ. As a team, we thank-you for joining us on this crazy journey and we cant wait to hear more positive stories come out of something we never thought wed be doing right now. Please stay safe and let us know if you have any questions! Warm regards, Jackie

20.01.2022 TeleHealth is now fully operational at Kid Link OT, with the team doing everything remotely from Monday. Involving families in all aspects of therapy is not new to us, but TeleHealth definitely takes our family centred practice up a notch. Were excited! #kidlinkot #telehealth #teletherapy #familycentred #therapyathome #zoom #occupationaltherapy

20.01.2022 Jackie and Caitlyn will present Wednesday’s session on social cognition. Social attention and perspective taking can be some of the most important influencing factors to consider when a child is having a tough time regulating their behaviours. The webinar will explore practical child centered strategies that promote success, understanding, and connection within the classroom. www.kidlinkot.eventbrite.com.au

18.01.2022 As promised, Kid Link Occupational Therapy will continue to respond to any new information and communicate clearly with our families regarding any changes. As of tomorrow, in addition to the increased hygiene and social distancing procedures already in place, we will be making the following additional changes: Cancelling all school and community visits until further notice. If your child is seen at school, you will be contacted by your OT to try and reschedule where possib...le. We have alternative options for you. Only allowing one parent/carer to attend therapy sessions with their child. Unfortunately, siblings and additional parents/carers will not be able to attend. This allows us to maintain social distancing practices. Removing access to all of our toys, games and resources which are not required in your session. This way we can easily monitor every item that is touched. Any items and surfaces are then thoroughly cleaned with medical grade antibacterial solution after EVERY session. Any resources that cannot be cleaned easily will not be used for now. We have set up our team to deliver Telehealth Sessions via Zoom. Many families have already moved across to this method of therapy delivery and the feedback has been extremely positive. This service is active now so if you would like to change your appointment to Telehealth call 9879 7019 or email your OT. We have already started booking families into our new staggered appointment schedule. The intention of this staggered schedule is to minimise the time families spend together in the waiting room. It also allows therapists to work from home where possible. You will be contacted during the school holidays to organise your new appointment time. We are aiming to minimise any significant appointment changes. Adding non face to face blocks between sessions so therapists can still create resources, send activities and provide fun and useful homework, even when providing Telehealth sessions. This part of our service will now be done following your session, rather than during the session as we do with our current model. Direct billing for sessions remotely utilising IntegraPay. We have been using this system successfully for our offsite families for some time now. We will be moving families across to this system to further reduce any unnecessary contact and streamline processes for our administration team. Families can choose to use a bank account or credit card to make payment. This short and easy to use form will be e-mailed to each of you. We will continue to be as proactive and flexible as possible during this time of uncertainty and we look forward to working with you over the coming months.

18.01.2022 Sam and Megan kick off our webinar series tomorrow with ‘Sensory Processing: Preparing bodies and brains for learning’. This one is for teachers and learning support who would like to really understand sensory thresholds and what strategies to implement and when. See you tomorrow!

18.01.2022 Our teens offering their insights during our ages 14+ Job Skills Telehealth Group. Caitlin and Caitlyn are doing such a great job

17.01.2022 We understand the COVID-19 virus has created a lot of uncertainty around what to expect over the coming months. The understandable restrictions and precautions being implemented are to reduce/slow the spread as practically as possible, to ensure our healthcare system can meet the needs of those more vulnerable. Taking all sensible precautions, and being mindful of the whole community, is what should be at the forefront of our minds. Panic and hysteria that is not based on fac...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Any Kid Link families planning on getting involved and creating a rainbow footpath this week? Makes those daily walks that little bit more interesting while searching for teddy bears in windows!

17.01.2022 This one is not to be missed. On Tuesday Jess and Danni will explore the complexities of emotions and practical ways to support students within the classroom. Registration includes access to the recording and a resource pack. www.kidlinkot.eventbrite.com.au

16.01.2022 Looking forward to session 2 of our Thriving in Private Practice Series! Tonight Caitlin and Jackie will be joined by OTs, students, and other allied health professionals as they explore sensory processing and how to support families with practical and functional strategies.

15.01.2022 Just a reminder that Kid Link is closed for the long weekend so there will be no appointments today. See you soon!

15.01.2022 Starts tomorrow! Last chance to get 10% if you plan to attend the whole series. The content and resource packs are looking

14.01.2022 Good morning KL families. Please note our Family Liaison team will now be working remotely. Our landline has now been diverted to ensure we can still assist you with any enquires. Unfortunately we are unable to divert our KL answering machine, however the voicemail feature is active, just without the greeting. Alternatively, if you cant get through please email our admin team- [email protected] and the girls will endeavour to get back to you ASAP.... Thanks!

14.01.2022 The wild weather last night has caused some damage and ongoing power outages in the East. Our phones continue to be diverted to the admin team and all of our OTs are safe and have sorted internet access. Were aware access may be patchy for families. We hope you are all safe and our thoughts are with all the SES volunteers and emergency workers as they work to clean up and restore power. Update: we have just heard that 3 people lost their lives due to the storm. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families.

13.01.2022 Officeworks has shared some cute ideas of things to do with trusty old Playdoh. Playdoh is such a versatile and affordable (especially if you make your own!) resource that can be set up to cater for different ages and goals. https://www.officeworks.com.au//the-benefits-of-children-p

13.01.2022 The Kid Link OT team is committed to making CovidSafe choices and we will continue to do everything we can to keep staff and families safe, now and when we re-open our doors to families! We miss the buzz around Kid Link and hope that if everyone makes the right choices during this challenging time, we will be able to welcome you all back soon. Please remember we are only a Zoom/call/email away so please get in contact if you have any questions or requests.

12.01.2022 To win a free ticket to one of these sessions, please like this post and let us know in the comments which session you would like to attend. The winner will be drawn randomly and contacted via Facebook next Wednesday 7th October. Please note: This series is for parents, carers and support staff.

12.01.2022 OT students, new graduate OTs, and OTs new to paediatrics... this one is for you! Come and join the Kid Link team on Tuesday evenings in term 4 as they share what they know on a variety of topics. There will be free resources, practical information, and case studies to help you make sense of what working with families is all about. You can choose which ones you attend and recordings will be available if the time doesnt work. We look forward to meeting you! TIckets from https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/kid-link-occupational-thera

11.01.2022 Join Jess and Danni tomorrow as they explore the neurology of emotional regulation and share practical strategies that all teachers can implement easily within the classroom. Registration includes access to the recording and a resource pack. See www.kidlinkot.eventbrite.com.au for the overview and registration options.

11.01.2022 Early bird tickets for session 1 ends tonight at midnight. Student and group discounts are also available. Come and join Megan and Sam as they explore sensory processing and practical strategies that can benefit the whole class.

10.01.2022 Unfortunately our internet is down which has affected our landline so you wont get through. If you need to get hold of us, please email [email protected] and the team will call you back from aASAP. Thanks!

09.01.2022 Thank you so much to the families who have already completed our survey! If you have a few minutes to give us your feedback (you can do so anonymously), we would love to hear what you like, as well as any ideas or suggestions you may have as we approach term 1. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KLSurvey2020

09.01.2022 Our new webinar series for teachers kicks off next Monday! Registration includes 30 days of on-demand access and a resource pack. Tickets and info: www.kidlinkot.eventbrite.com.au

08.01.2022 Teachers, learning support and students...Come and join Caitlin and Caitlyn on Thursday as they explore challenging behaviours and proactive approaches for the classroom. www.kidlinkot.eventbrite.com.au

08.01.2022 We have scheduled electrical works happening all day today which affects our landline so you wont get through. If you need to get hold of us, please email [email protected] and the team will call you back from aASAP. Thanks!

08.01.2022 So excited for the first session tomorrow! Attend the whole series or select the ones that interest you.

07.01.2022 5 days until the first session of our 'Thriving in Paediatric Private Practice' webinar series. We are offering 10% off if you book all 6 before 7:30pm next Tuesday. We can't wait to share the awesome content with the OTs and students joining us. Comment or send us a private message if you want more information!

07.01.2022 New paediatric OTs and OT students... Come and join the Kid Link team on Tuesday evenings as we explore 6 different topics relevant to paediatric OT private practice. It will include lots of relevant information, free resources, and case study examples. Private message us or click on the link in the caption for more info and to secure your early bird tickets!

06.01.2022 This is my most widely shared post. And rightly so, its an important one. These are prewriting patterns, with the average (not prescribed) age at which child...ren are developmentally ready to achieve these patterns listed below them in years and months. Being able to process visual information and produce a movement in response (e.g. copying these prewriting patterns or letter formations), is known as visual motor integration. Note that an X is not typically achieved until 4 years 11 months, and a triangle at 5 years 3 months. If a child cant form these basic shapes...then they probably wont be able to form letters. It is quite concerning then that there are 3 year 7 month olds starting formal schooling, where theyre expected to write. Not only are their visual motor integration skills not developed enough, their hands are also physically under-developed. In addition, recognising letters, understanding phonics and beginning to read are all needed in order for a child to write meaningfully, skills which children starting kindy typically dont have. We also know that when a child learns something that doesnt hold meaning, its unlikely to stick. So if you have a 3-4 year old who spontaneously asks or attempts to write letters, thats great; otherwise, there is no need to initiate or worry about this. Unfortunately there is a misconception, particularly with the way that the current curriculum stands, that earlier is better. Earlier is not always better. Source: Beery Buktenica Test of Visual Motor Integration, 6th Edition #visualmotorintegration #vmi #letterformations #prewriting #writing #kindy #schoolreadiness #earlierisnotbetter #toomuchtoosoon #letthembelittle #letthemplay #prewritingskills #foundationskills #phonics #phonologicalawareness #earlyliteracyskills #literacy #earlyreaders #reading #occupationaltherapy #paediatrics #paediatricot #kidsofperth #perthkids #schoolbasedtherapy #teacher #teachersofinstagram #australiancurriculum #schoolholidays #knowledgeispower

06.01.2022 How gorgeous is this?! If you live within 5km of Kid Link, you should wander to Apex Park and check out Spoonville. Grab a coffee at @neverregular.com.au while youre there. Creating novel experiences within stage 4 restrictions is still possible with a bit of creativity. What fun activities have you and your family done at home or while out exercising?

05.01.2022 If youre at home at home with the kids and looking for some things to keep them interested - the Melbourne Zoo is live streaming their animals! Watch the pengu...ins, giraffes, lions, and even the newly born snow leopard cubs - so lovely! You can see more of the Zoos live cams by clicking on the link: https://www.zoo.org.au/animal-house/

04.01.2022 Term 2 TeleHealth Bookings Hi Kid Link families! The team is currently attending 2 days of online training (yesterday and today) so if you have not heard from us yet to confirm your appointment, you will be contacted after Wednesday. Confirming new session times for every family as we accommodate TeleHealth is a huge task for the Family Liaison Team and we are grateful for your patience and support. Careful planning means we can accommodate as many requests as possible ...and limit any disruptions once sessions get going from next week. We look forward to seeing/talking to you all soon!

04.01.2022 Got these pieces at home? Why not tune into Legolands live Facebook stream at 11am on Tuesday? Travel theme The free downloadable activity book to go with it has also some cool stuff. https://melbourne.legolanddiscoverycentre.com.au/legoland-/

04.01.2022 Come and join Jackie and Caitlyn on Wednesday to understand the huge role that social attention has on a child’s ability to self-regulate. So often social is part of the answer when children are having a tough time managing the demands of the school day. We will dive into a case study and explore simple strategies that can make big changes. Can’t join live? Registration includes on-demand access and a resource pack

04.01.2022 Early bird prices for session 2 ends on Thursday! Come and join Caitlin and Caitlyn as they explore challenging behaviours and proactive approaches for the classroom. www.kidlinkot.eventbrite.com.au

02.01.2022 Sam and Megan kick off our webinar series this Monday with ‘Sensory Processing: Preparing bodies and brains for learning’. This one is for teachers and learning support who would like to really understand sensory thresholds and what strategies to implement and when!

02.01.2022 1 hour to go until we hear from Jess and Sam as they kick off our webinar series with Session 1: Calm Bodies, Calm Minds. This presentation will help to make sense of sensory processing, and how to support their child to regulate their body so they can start to access more cognitive strategies. It's a great start to an exciting series.

01.01.2022 Who is joining Danni and Jess for tonight’s session on managing tricky emotions? A particularly relevant topic during these crazy times! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/kid-link-occupational-thera