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24.01.2022 Grieving about a child with a disability Every parent has hopes and dreams for their children. It’s what we do. When a child has a disability, it can be very confronting. Parents often need to re-adjust their expectations, their hopes and dreams for their child and the whole family.... This can trigger the grieving process. The grieving process is often described in 5 or 7 stages. I have 7 here (taken from https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief#7-stages): - Shock and denial. This is a state of disbelief and numbed feelings. - Pain and guilt. You may feel that the loss is unbearable and that you’re making other people’s lives harder because of your feelings and needs. - Anger and bargaining. You may lash out, telling God or a higher power that you’ll do anything they ask if they’ll only grant you relief from these feelings. - Depression. This may be a period of isolation and loneliness during which you process and reflect on the loss. - The upward turn. At this point, the stages of grief like anger and pain have died down, and you’re left in a more calm and relaxed state. - Reconstruction and working through. You can begin to put pieces of your life back together and carry forward. - Acceptance and hope. This is a very gradual acceptance of the new way of life and a feeling of possibility in the future. Keep in mind that people can go through phases in different orders and each parent (and even grandparent) may be at a different stage of the grief process which can make it more complicated. And the grief can come and go, especially through various life stages where the person with the disability (if they didn’t have a disability) could have got a licence, gone to a school dance, got married, got a job etc. The main thing I can say here is that these grief stages are normal and healthy. However, if they go on too long or are too deep it may be worth getting the support of a psychologist /family therapist who specialises in grief and disability.

22.01.2022 Here are some lovely activity ideas for your little ones... https://www.facebook.com/happytoddlerplaytime/videos/2191775317538111 https://www.facebook.com/helloWonderful/videos/1580891472086947

22.01.2022 This May QPAC are offering two 'relaxed performances'. These are for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed theatre environment including people with autism, sensory sensitivities, learning disabilities and anxiety. Bluey's Big Play - https://tinyurl.com/fmf4yyys Dogs in the Schoolyard - https://tinyurl.com/4ppc39zr

22.01.2022 As we approach the end the year, it can be hard to keep kids focused at School. Here are some tips to keep your little ones motivated in the classroom!

20.01.2022 We are delighted to welcome the newest member of our team at Greenslopes -Snoopy. See what she has to say.... Hi there!... My name’s Snoopy, I’m a fun loving and gentle therapy dog. I love sticks, sausages and long walks on the beach. I’m a fully qualified therapy dog, which means if you have appointments with my mum, Russina, we might get to play together! My role as a therapy dog is to provide comfort to you so you can better understand your emotions . I am here to help you grow your confidence and give you the ability to try new and exciting things. My most important job is to make you smile.

15.01.2022 Sensory Processing is the way that our bodies take in information through our senses and how this information is organised in our central nervous system in order for us to be able to understand, react and interact appropriately with the world around us. While some children cope with all of this really well, other kids can be oversensitive, under sensitive or a combination of both oversensitive and under-sensitive at different times.

14.01.2022 "Time to be" Our modern culture encourages us to take every opportunity and often we do. Many of our kids enjoy and so are taken to many after school activities and they have fun and learn some new skills. However there is a danger in too many structured activities, as kids may not know what to do when they don’t have the structure. I believe there is a balance and kids also need time and space to do nothing, to be bored and to learn what to do with unstructured time. They mi...ght play with their imaginations, engage in craft, lego or other interests. Some kids are really lost when they don’t have structure and cannot entertain themselves without an adult or other person. In cases like this, you could sit with them and work out some options of what they could do and help them structure their time. This is often good to be presented visually in words for those who can read and pictures for younger children. The child may also need help to learn how to play as play is one of the primary ways children occupy themselves. - Vivienne Williams

09.01.2022 Last day of school! Check out Bright Star Kids for some fun Christmas craft ideas to keep your children entertained - https://www.brightstarkids.com.au//20-easy-christmas-craf/

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04.01.2022 One of our clients has created his own business with some really cool stuff. Check it out. The shopping website is offering 20-60% off everything- starts now. ... Shop link ( you will get the final price after adding to cart) https://www.redbubble.com/people/nathandalmolin/shop

03.01.2022 Happy birthday to our lovely therapist, Desi today. We hope you have a wonderful day!