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Kites Children's Therapy

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9311 8222

Address: 16 Sunbury Road 6100 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au

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25.01.2022 How would your child describe the word "fun"? Would your child call therapy, fun? Early intervention therapy helps children reach their goals, so they can have fun . We know children learn best through playing. When children are engaged and interested, they learn . ... At Kites, we understand that learning skills, getting involved and playing can look different for each child. Fun is one of the six foundations that underpin our new therapy service, Exercise Physiology. Head to our website to find out more about how Kites Therapy can help meet your child's therapy goals. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/therap/exercise-physiology/ #KitesTherapy #ExercisePhysiology #therapyisfun #everychildanychallenge Transcript: Hi, Im Skyler. I want to tell you about a word thats really important to me fun. The way I learn best is through playing. And when Im playing, I want to have fun. When I can do fun activities, I want to keep doing them again and again. Sometimes I might need help learning whats fun for me. But Im so much happier when I get involved and have fun. Fun is what Exercise Physiology is all about. Find out more at kitestherapy.org.au See more

25.01.2022 We're introducing a free parent-led peer connection group . This group will be a safe space for parents and carers of children with disability or developmental delay to share common experiences, concerns and inspiration. We believe much of the information that will be helpful to parents is in the hands, heads and hearts of other parents like themselves. When: Thursday 12:30pm - 2:30pm... Where: Kites Childrens Therapy, 16 Sunbury Rd, Victoria Park 6100. Sessions will run weekly, starting from Thursday 27th August. If you are a parent or carer of a child with disability or developmental delay, come and share a cuppa and a chat . Interested? Head to the event page to find out more! #KitesThearpy #ParentsGroup #PeerConnectGroup See more

25.01.2022 Have you ever wondered "What is Occupational Therapy for Children?". We get asked this question a lot! Let's break it down . Occupational therapy is designed to help your child participate and build independence in everyday activities such as dressing, mealtimes, learning and play. Occupational therapy can help your child if they have a physical disability, or need assistance in building their fine-motor skills .... We use our muscles, hands and bodies to complete everyday activities. Our occupational therapists will work with you can your child to: Help your child to use their hands to reach, hold and manipulate objects during everyday activities Provide specialised equipment (such as hand splints, wheelchairs, mealtime equipment, bathing equipment) to assist in access, participation and safety Provide advice about toys, activities and games suitable for your child Recommend adaptations to your childs environment at home, school or daycare. Find out more if our occupational therapy services can help your child: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/thera/occupational-therapy/ #KitesTherapy #OccuaptionalTherapy #WhatIsOccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapyForKids [Image shows child playing with coloured giant-sized paperclips]

25.01.2022 Were introducing a free parent-led peer connection group . This group will be a safe space for parents and carers of children with disability or developmental delay to share common experiences, concerns and inspiration. We believe much of the information that will be helpful to parents is in the hands, heads and hearts of other parents like themselves. When: Thursday 12:30pm - 2:30pm... Where: Kites Childrens Therapy, 16 Sunbury Rd, Victoria Park 6100. Sessions will run weekly, starting from Thursday 27th August. If you are a parent or carer of a child with disability or developmental delay, come and share a cuppa and a chat . Interested? Head to the event page to find out more! #KitesThearpy #ParentsGroup #PeerConnectGroup See more

25.01.2022 Meet Brianna, our Occupational Therapist at Kites . "I really enjoy working with the families and within a supportive team at Kites. It is very special being able to see children develop skills that facilitate their independence and ability to participate in daily tasks people take for granted." Brianna graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) and has since worked at Geraldton Regional Hospital, @VisAbilityAU, and now Kites ...Children's Therapy. Brianna has worked with children with a range of disabilities including vision impairments, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions, ASD, anxiety, intellectual disability, sensory processing challenges or other developmental delays. This year, Brianna joined the Kites team, with her co-worker @BazzaTherapyDog . They are all hands (and paws) on deck working together to deliver dog-assisted therapy to children in Perth. Find out more about our Dog-Assisted Therapy service: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/ther/dog-assisted-therapy/ #KitesTherapy #KitesTeam #MeetOurTeam #OccupationalTherapy #DogAssistedTherapy See more

24.01.2022 Check out our new signage for our Kites Children's Therapy Tasmania office! Thanks for the hard work at Key2 for styling the building with our wonderful logo and branding. We're so proud of how welcoming our Tasmanian office looks! ... #KitesTherapyTas #KitesTherapyBranding #TherapyTasmania See more

24.01.2022 I feel pretty proud of what I’ve achieved. No one said I could do the things I can do today. Saskia’s early years were challenging for her family. She was diagnosed with Sotos Syndrome, and her parents were told she wouldn’t be able to speak or walk. We asked Saskia, if you could go back, what would you tell your younger self?... When it’s hard and tough and you feel like you’re not achieving something, Saskia explains. Just keep going with it, because one day your kids will get it and you’ll be happy when they do. Find out more about how early intervention at Kites Children's Therapy can help your child. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//to-my-younger-self-a-me/ #KitesTherapy #EarlyIntervention #EveryChildAnyChallenge See more

24.01.2022 What a fun-packed day! Did you catch us on Sunday at Telethon7 Perth's Family Festival? We had our Sensory Zone set up as a safe haven away from the hustle and bustle. Our Sensory Zone was the spot to be to calm and comfort kids feeling overstimulated or overwhelmed. We had lots of games, with a guest appearance from Bazza our Therapy Dog.... We can't wait for next year! See more

24.01.2022 Hands up if you're in need of good news this hump day Sesame Street is helping children with autism to become more comfortable wearing masks

24.01.2022 My son has shown phenomenal changes in his development in the first month of our Toybox membership, Jo, Kites Toybox member. Our Toybox is more than just a toy library (or toy heaven!) . The Kites Toybox is home to over 4,500 play-based toys, designed to help children reach their therapy goals. Did you know you can join our Toybox Library using your NDIS budget?... Head to our website to read more on how the Toybox is currently helping kids in Perth reach their therapy goals . https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//join-our-toybox-with-you/ #KitesTherapy #KitesToybox #ToyLibraryPerth #NDIS [Images show children playing with Toybox toys]

24.01.2022 Can you believe it was only 6 months ago when Kites Therapy launched? That's right! Exactly 6 months ago, on 4th March, Kites Therapy launched as an early intervention therapy provider. Check out all the happy faces at our launch party. We hope we've made many more smiles since! Great job, Kites team .... #KitesTherapy #KitesLaunch #Throwback #FlashbackFriday

23.01.2022 This summer, Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club is holding a Starfish Nipper Program catering for children with disabilities. Read below to sign up!

23.01.2022 PARENT TIP: Getting your little ones active Exercise plays an important role in a child's development and overall wellbeing. We've outlined 4 quick exercises you kids can do on the spot. These can be a break from TV, homework, or staying inside on a raining day. Hop on each foot 5 times... 10 arm circles on each side Jump like a frog 10 times Skip with a jump rope for 30 seconds Want more? Head to our website to find out more about our Exercise Physiology service. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/therap/exercise-physiology/ #ExercisePhysiology #HealthyKids #ActiveKids See more

23.01.2022 It's never too soon to be dreaming of your next holiday! In our latest dog vlog, Therapist Kate helps Bazza get ready for a holiday. Check out Bazza's Hawaiian shirt and bright red suitcase. When you go on holiday, what do you pack? Your teddy ? A book ? Or, like Bazza, do you bring a bone to chew on ?... #KitesTherapy #BazzaTherapyDog #DogVlog #TherapyDogPerth

22.01.2022 It can be tricky for little ones to express their emotions or thoughts when they don't know the words or language to use. "It’s our job to offer suggestions to help them find the right words." Check out this great resource from Playgroup WA!

22.01.2022 Kids get stressed out too! Good news there's plenty of ways parents can help ease their child's stressed head . As parents, you want your kid to thrive, play and embrace their childhood! Sometimes stress can impact this. We've listed some helpful tips to help your child manage their stress:... Don't overbook or over schedule Make time to play Teach kids to listen to their bodies Manage your own stress Prepare your kids to deal with mistakes Read our full article on managing your child's stress levels. We go in-depth with practical examples and helpful tips. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//how-to-help-your-child-d/ #KitesTherapy #HealthyKids #EveryChildAnyChallenge [Image shows young girl having a piggyback on her mother's back. Both our smiling, outside in parkland.]

21.01.2022 Wondering what is the "Toybox Library"? Our Toybox is a collection of over 4,500 developmentally appropriate and switch adapted toys . Our qualified allied health professionals also provide you with parent coaching and expert advice on which toys can help meet your childs goals.... Interested in becoming a member? Find out about our funding and NDIS funding options: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/toybox/toybox-membership/ Follow our @KitesToybox Facebook Page to keep up to date with our Toybox library and toy of the week. #KitesTherapy #KitesToybox #ToyboxLibrary #EveryChildAnyChallenge [Image shows toddler sitting in Toybox library, playing with toys.]

21.01.2022 Im not the only animal in the office. But be warned, this is no ordinary caterpillar ... This is a musical caterpillar! When I spot OT Brianna bring out this musical caterpillar, I love pressing the buttons with my nose to play music. We use this toy during Dog-Assisted Therapy sessions to encourage bilateral coordination, sharing and turn-taking. I love letting kids have a go at playing.... This musical caterpillar helps children follow instructions, like which button to press (or boop!) . This toy can also help with childrens knowledge of concepts, like colours. What coloured buttons can you spot? Head to the website to sign up today. Get in quick, spots are limited! https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/thera/dog-assisted-therapy/

20.01.2022 Have you visited the Kites Toybox? This fantastic service actually started over 50 years go! Read below the story of two special ladies, who made delivering toys to children with disability possible .

20.01.2022 Did you know Bazza has been making appearances at Coles? Have you spotted him? Bazza's dog vlog series 'Books and Blocks' inspired one of Telethon7 Perth donation cards at Coles in WA. You can purchase one of these cards for a $2 donation, to help sick children and their families .... What a paw-some initiative! [Image shows drawing of Bazza and two children reading]

20.01.2022 Playing is the best way to learn. Who else agrees? At Kites, we know playing and learning can look different for each child, based on their therapy goals. Most importantly, play and therapy go hand in hand .

20.01.2022 Happy Birthday, Bazza! At Kites, we celebrate our hard-working employee's birthdays, for humans and dogs! Can you guess how old Bazza is turning today?... Bazza might be growing up, but he's still a puppy at heart . #BazzaTherapyDog #DogAssistedTherapy #BirthdayDog [Image shows Bazza sitting down, wearing a fabric crown that reads 'Happy Birthday'.]

19.01.2022 In search of school holiday programs? Check out the programs running this term break at Perron Place They're in the same building as us in Victoria Park (too easy!)

19.01.2022 ICYMI: Therapists Sharon and Cecilia show us some tips and tricks to help your child communicate with confidence . #KitesTherapy #KitesToybox #SpeechPathologyWeek #SPW2020

19.01.2022 Concentrated faces and big smiles, that's how we know it's a job well done! On the weekend, our Kites team set up the Kites Sensory Zone at the VisAbility Family Picnic, to provide a quiet spot for kids to play and chill out. Big warm and grateful shout outs to:... Therapist Cecilia for setting up the Sensory Zone Therapist Sharon for her creative games with all kinds of equipment and toys Therapist Brianna and Bazza the Therapy Dog for providing a calming spot for kids to hang out and pat Bazza And of course, all the amazing therapy staff on the day, engaging and playing with kids to put a big smile on their faces! See more

19.01.2022 It's up and live! Check out our brand new Kites Children's Therapy Tasmania website . We've been working hard with Key2 to build a new and accessible website for our Kites Therapy branch in Hobart, TAS. Ready to apply for services in Tasmania? Head to the new website:... https://www.kitestherapytas.org.au/ Flick through the website and see all the therapy services Kites Tasmania has on offer. P.S. they're offering Dog Assisted Therapy in Tassie too !

18.01.2022 Meet Ernie, our newest canine member to the team! Ernie is currently working hard with our Therapy Dog Instructor, Victoria. He's a little cavoodle with big potential. In his spare time, Ernie likes exploring our Toybox and testing out some of the toys for himself! ... Find out more about our Dog-Assisted Therapy program. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/thera/dog-assisted-therapy/ [Image shows Victoria holding Ernie, a cavoodle, both are looking at camera, standing in front of Kites building signage.]

18.01.2022 Do you have a child starting primary school next year? It can be challenging to know how to prepare your little one for a school-setting learning environment. Some kids need a little extra help with their literacy skills. As a parent, it's important to have the right advice in helping your child. Playgroup Australia has created this resource with a few parenting tips and tricks to help your child get ready for school and build their literacy skills.

18.01.2022 Receiving your child's diagnosis can be overwhelming. You can be flooded with information, and it can be hard to take everything in. From NDIS funding options to adaptive equipment, to how your family can make small changes in the home. It's completely normal to have questions throughout your child's diagnosis and therapy journey.... That's why we've started FREE drop-in hours Swing by Kites to get your questions answered by one of our trained therapy staff members. We're here to listen and assist. When: Thursday, 9:30am - 11:30m. Where: Kites Children’s Therapy, 16 Sunbury Rd, Victoria Park 6100. Want to know more about how we can help? https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/articles/free-drop-in-hours/ Ready to drop-in? We can't wait to assist you! #KitesTherapy #DropinHours #TherapyResources #EarlyInterventionResources [Image shows father and son playing with blocks]

18.01.2022 Well said Perth Children's Occupational Therapy

17.01.2022 What does the word "future" mean to a child with a disability or developmental delay? As a parent, what does this word mean to you? Therapy helps children prepare and gain skills for the future. We know the importance of exercise for the future of your child. We believe in teaching children skills to live a fit and healthy life, with practices they can continue for the rest of their lives .... At Kites, we work with kids living with a disability or developmental delay. With every child and any challenge, the future is full of possibility . Click the link in the description to find out more about how Kites Therapy can help meet your child's therapy goals. #KitesTherapy #ExercisePhysiology #Therapyforthefuture See more

17.01.2022 Developmental delays can be tricky to spot . Do you know the Invisible Signs for children aged 0-2? Reading a book, playing with a ball, sorting colours, pretend play. Kids develop different skills as they master these everyday activities.... All children develop at different rates. Theres early adopters, ones that are right on cue, and some that just take a little bit longer to get there. Sometimes theres a longer delay in a child reaching one or more developmental milestones. With the right support and advice, early intervention (therapy) can help your child to reach their goals . Want to read more on about the Invisible Signs of developmental delay? Click the link for a detailed and educated breakdown. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//do-you-know-the-invisibl/ #KitesTherapy #DevelopmentalDelay #EarlyIntervention See more

17.01.2022 Check this out! Our friends at VisAbility have a new brand and new look

17.01.2022 Looking for information on your childs therapy journey? We know that navigating through your childs diagnosis can be challenging, and even overwhelming. We hear you. Were here to help. Were starting new free drop-in hours .... When: Monday and Thursday, 9:30am - 11:30am. Where: Kites Childrens Therapy, 16 Sunbury Rd, Victoria Park 6100. Swing by Kites Childrens Therapy to get resources, information and advice catered to you and your child. See you soon! #KitesTherapy #DropInHours #TherapySupport #ParentSupport #EarlyInterventionSupport

17.01.2022 Looking for inspiration to play outside with the family? Here it is! What better time to play outside than spring? #PlayIsLearning #OutdoorPlay #ToddlerPlay

17.01.2022 Great job to the speechy superheroes at VisAbility .

17.01.2022 Well said Perth Childrens Occupational Therapy

17.01.2022 Were excited to start our Fitness Fun school holiday program! Facilitated by our Kites Exercise Physiologist, Felicity, your child will learn new physical skills, the benefits of exercise, and how to have fun with movement . Our circuit class for 6-12 year olds is ideal for children with motor difficulties to help develop their appropriate movement skills and physical fitness.... Classes will run daily from 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Monday to Wednesday, during the two school holiday weeks. Trial one class, or book in a few! Find out the details on our website: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//fitness-fun-school-holid/

16.01.2022 Were introducing our new Fitness Fun school holiday program! Facilitated by our Kites Exercise Physiologist, Felicity, your child will learn new physical skills, the benefits of exercise, and how to have fun with movement . Our group class for 2-5 year olds is ideal for children developing their movement skills, such as hopping, running, catching, throwing or balance.... Classes will run daily from 9:30am - 10:30am, Monday to Wednesday, during the two school holiday weeks. Trial one class, or book in a few! Find out the details on our website: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//fitness-fun-school-holid/ #KitesTherapy #SchoolHolidayProgram #ExercisePhysiology

16.01.2022 Looking to connect with other parents you can relate to? The early stages of your child's diagnosis can be challenging. It can be hard finding people to reach out to, and share common experiences, concerns or milestones. We've created a safe space for these conversations between parents of a child with a disability or developmental delay.... Next Thursday, bring yourself and an open mind to our Parent Peer Connect Group.

16.01.2022 Introducing new free drop-in hours! Do you need more information or resources on early childhood intervention We understand that obtaining information about disability is only one of the many issues parents experience during their child's diagnosis and therapy journey. Our highly-trained and friendly staff are here to help you.... When: Monday and Thursday, 9:30am - 11:30am. Where: Kites Childrens Therapy, 16 Sunbury Rd, Victoria Park 6100. What we can provide to you on a drop-in: Useful information and assistance with NDIS Referrals to other or additional services Discussing a problem Early childhood intervention resources and education Financial issues Ready to drop-in? We can't wait to assist you! Want to know more? Head to our website find out what you can gain from a drop-in visit. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/articles/free-drop-in-hours/ #KitesTherapy #DropinHours #TherapyResources #EarlyInterventionResources [Image shows father and child playing with blocks, with text 'New Drop-in Hours', 'Monday and Thursday 9:30am - 11:30am' and Kites logo.]

16.01.2022 There are so many exciting changes in our kids between the ages of zero and two. Often as parents, it feels as if they learn a new skill (or two!) each week. Many of us have sat at playgroup or mothers group and, while seeing our kids interacting, have inevitably compared them to other children of the same age. That child is crawling already, should my child be too? My daughter doesnt play with a ball like that.... We know all children develop at different rates. And sometimes we feel guilty for comparing our kids to others. But sometimes, those small concerns can develop into bigger ones. Perhaps your child isnt reaching one or more significant milestones for their age group. If this happens, you need the right information and support at your fingertips. During the early developing years of 0-2, children typically reach universally-recognised milestones in their development. A delay or no presence of these milestones might indicate a child has a developmental delay. The signs of developmental delay can be tricky to spot. In the video below, weve captured play-based activities that highlight some of the invisible signs of developmental delay. We're here to help every child, with any challenge. Contact us today [email protected] for more information on how we can help your child through therapy. #KitesTherapy #EveryChildAnyChallenge #DevelopmentalDelay See more

16.01.2022 I feel pretty proud of what I’ve achieved. No one said I could do the things I can do today. Saskia, like many 13-year-old girls, enjoys playing netball, horse-riding and hanging with her friends. Saskia is an outgoing teenager who has many hobbies, despite some of the difficulties she has faced living with a rare genetic disorder. Saskia’s early years were challenging for her family. She was diagnosed with Sotos Syndrome, and her parents, were told she wouldn’t be able to... speak or walk. When it’s hard and tough and you feel like you’re not achieving something, Saskia explains. Just keep going with it, because one day your kids will get it and you’ll be happy when they do. Head to our website to find out more about how early intervention at Kites Children's Therapy can help your child. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//to-my-younger-self-a-mes/ #KitesTherapy #EarlyIntervention #EveryChildAnyChallenge

15.01.2022 Therapists Sharon and Cecilia are back with more helpful tips! This video focuses on helping your child build their social awareness and social skills .

15.01.2022 Next week, we begin our Fitness Fun school holiday program! Facilitated by our fitness expert Felicity, we've got classes to suit children of all ages and skill sets. We know movement is medicine. This program helps your child improve their fitness ability and learn about the positive aspects of regular exercise.... Classes run daily, Monday to Wednesday. Click the linkin.bio to find out class times and details. You can trial one class or book in a few! See you next week . #KitesTherapy #SchoolholidayProgram #ExercisePhysiology [Image shows Felicity smiling and wearing boxing gloves]

15.01.2022 Looking for information on your child's therapy journey? We know that navigating through your child's diagnosis can be challenging, and even overwhelming. We hear you. We're here to help. We're starting new free drop-in hours .... When: Monday and Thursday, 9:30am - 11:30am. Where: Kites Childrens Therapy, 16 Sunbury Rd, Victoria Park 6100. Swing by Kites Children's Therapy to get resources, information and advice catered to you and your child. See you soon! #KitesTherapy #DropInHours #TherapySupport #ParentSupport #EarlyInterventionSupport

15.01.2022 Looking to connect with other parents you can relate to? The early stages of your childs diagnosis can be challenging. It can be hard finding people to reach out to, and share common experiences, concerns or milestones. Weve created a safe space for these conversations between parents of a child with a disability or developmental delay.... Next Thursday, bring yourself and an open mind to our Parent Peer Connect Group.

15.01.2022 Meet Kate, one of Kites’ Occupational Therapist . "I work with a fantastic team and I get to work with both dogs and kids, what’s not to love!? I love to see kids excited to attend therapy. It’s so nice to see their faces light up when they walk into the room and see Bazza." Kate graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) from Curtin University in 2000. Since then, she has worked as an OT with a variety of age groups and in a range of settings, includ...ing Osborne Park Hospital, Bentley Health Service and VisAbility. She's also worked in London in Rehability with Hammersmith and Fulham Primary Care Trust. Kate has extended her knowledge base as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Health Research with the University of Notre Dame. Now, Kate works at Kites Therapy with her furry co-worker Bazza as part of the Dog Assisted Therapy program . Kate enjoys travelling, and has even visited Timbuktu! Kate also loves being a busy mum to her 2 girls. Find out more about our Occupational Therapy services: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/thera/occupational-therapy/ #KitesTherapy #MeetTheTeam #OccupationalTherapy See more

14.01.2022 Developmental delays can be hard to spot . Do you know the Invisible Signs for children aged 3-5? Drawing a person, construction play, shorting shapes, playing with playdoh. Through these everyday activities, children develop fine and gross motor skills, communication skills, and concepts around play.... All kids develop at different rates. For some kids, theres a delay in reaching one or more developmental milestones. In these instances, its important to seek help early. With the right support and advice, early intervention (therapy) can help your child to reach their goals . Want to read more on about the Invisible Signs of developmental delay? Click the link for a detailed and educated breakdown.: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//do-you-know-the-invisibl/ #KitesTherapy #DevelopmentalDelay #EarlyIntervention See more

14.01.2022 As parents, it's normal to want to help your child get the most out of primary school. Have a listen to this podcast by raisingchildren.net.au for some tips and advice .

14.01.2022 If I could go back I’d love to tell Ryley that it all gets better." Ryley’s early years were challenging for his family. He felt different to other children and struggled socially and in the playground. At age eight, Ryley was diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). We asked Ryley, what advice do you have?... I guess my tip to parents would be to be patient. That your child will learn some skills to be able to cope in the playground. I think telling my story will help other families facing daily challenges. If you work hard and believe you can do it you can conquer anything. Find out more about how early intervention at Kites Children's Therapy can help your child. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//to-my-younger-self-a-mes/ #KitesTherapy #EarlyIntervention #EveryChildAnyChallenge

13.01.2022 Meet Victoria, Kites Autism Assistance and Therapy Dog Instructor . "Kites is a great team, very support and passionate." Victoria is a Qualified GuideDog/Assistance Dog Trainer from UK City and Guilds and is also a Certified Tutor for training Cadets, Trainee Guide and Assistance Dog Trainers .... Victoria has been working with dogs for many years. She worked as a Guide Dog Trainer for 7 years in London, and 4 years with Guide Dogs WA Victoria also trained Kites first therapy dog Bazza and helped set up our Dog-Assisted Therapy program. Along with her passion for working with dogs, Victoria loves travelling, nature, photography and dancing . #KitesTherapy #MeetTheTeam #KitesTeam #TherapyDogTrainer See more

13.01.2022 Go Max on his first day of school! Max is a trained Autism Assistance Dog. He completed his training at Kites with our Autism Assistance Dog Instructor, Victoria. Max spends his days assisting his buddy W, enabling him to safely access the community and learn independently. ... Go Max! We think you're doing an amazing job! See more of Max's adventures as an Autism Assistance Dog on Instagram @Max_Carters #KitesTherapy #AutismAssistanceDog #AssistanceDogPerth See more

12.01.2022 Do you have a child with autism? Kalparrin is searching for parents like you, willing to share their experience. Find out more .

12.01.2022 We all want our children to be well behaved, polite and have positive attitudes. We can teach our children to say 'please' and 'thank you', and to smile and enjoy the little things in life. But what do you do when you notice your child's emotional well-being is out of whack? Whether they are thinking negatively, have inappropriate responses or an increase in temper tantrums. This can be stressful for you and your family.... We know it's not always easy to decide when your child may need to see a psychologist . Our psychologists can help to: support emotional and social development provide PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) to your family support the development of cognitive thinking skills and styles promote good mental health help your child with emotional regulation. We're here to help your child get back on track and promote positive thinking habits! Head to our website to find out more about how our Psychologists can help your child and family. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/therapies/psychology/ [Image shows therapist sitting with young boy listening.]

12.01.2022 Happy Birthday, Bazza! At Kites, we celebrate our hard-working employees birthdays, for humans and dogs! Can you guess how old Bazza is turning today?... Bazza might be growing up, but hes still a puppy at heart . #BazzaTherapyDog #DogAssistedTherapy #BirthdayDog [Image shows Bazza sitting down, wearing a fabric crown that reads Happy Birthday.]

11.01.2022 Meet Victoria, Kites' Autism Assistance and Therapy Dog Instructor . "Kites is a great team, very support and passionate." Victoria is a Qualified GuideDog/Assistance Dog Trainer from UK City and Guilds and is also a Certified Tutor for training Cadets, Trainee Guide and Assistance Dog Trainers .... Victoria has been working with dogs for many years. She worked as a Guide Dog Trainer for 7 years in London, and 4 years with Guide Dogs WA Victoria also trained Kites' first therapy dog Bazza and helped set up our Dog-Assisted Therapy program. Along with her passion for working with dogs, Victoria loves travelling, nature, photography and dancing . #KitesTherapy #MeetTheTeam #KitesTeam #TherapyDogTrainer See more

11.01.2022 Dogs can be musical creatures too. Check out Bazza the Therapy Dog playing the floor piano! Bazza follows instructions from his Occupational Therapist Brianna on what key to press next. This is one of the activities Bazza and children do during their Dog-Assisted Therapy sessions. This can help children to assist them in developing their ability to sequence tasks and motor planning skills. This is also a fun movement break during sessions and a clever way to incorporate se...nsory play . Do you think Bazza can play as well as Mozart ?

10.01.2022 We're introducing our new Fitness Fun school holiday program! Facilitated by our Kites Exercise Physiologist, Felicity, your child will learn new physical skills, the benefits of exercise, and how to have fun with movement . Our group class for 2-5 year olds is ideal for children developing their movement skills, such as hopping, running, catching, throwing or balance.... Classes will run daily from 9:30am - 10:30am, Monday to Wednesday, during the two school holiday weeks. Trial one class, or book in a few! Find out the details on our website: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//fitness-fun-school-holid/ #KitesTherapy #SchoolHolidayProgram #ExercisePhysiology

10.01.2022 Its never too soon to be dreaming of your next holiday! In our latest dog vlog, Therapist Kate helps Bazza get ready for a holiday. Check out Bazzas Hawaiian shirt and bright red suitcase. When you go on holiday, what do you pack? Your teddy ? A book ? Or, like Bazza, do you bring a bone to chew on ?... #KitesTherapy #BazzaTherapyDog #DogVlog #TherapyDogPerth

09.01.2022 How great is this? Perfect for our Toybox

09.01.2022 Looking to connect with other parents in the early childhood intervention space? Tomorrow is our first free parent-led peer connection group . Will you be coming along? Click on the event to find out more.

09.01.2022 Can you believe it was only 6 months ago when Kites Therapy launched? Thats right! Exactly 6 months ago, on 4th March, Kites Therapy launched as an early intervention therapy provider. Check out all the happy faces at our launch party. We hope weve made many more smiles since! Great job, Kites team .... #KitesTherapy #KitesLaunch #Throwback #FlashbackFriday

08.01.2022 Kids get stressed out too! Good news theres plenty of ways parents can help ease their childs stressed head . As parents, you want your kid to thrive, play and embrace their childhood! Sometimes stress can impact this. Weve listed some helpful tips to help your child manage their stress:... Dont overbook or over schedule Make time to play Teach kids to listen to their bodies Manage your own stress Prepare your kids to deal with mistakes Read our full article on managing your childs stress levels. We go in-depth with practical examples and helpful tips. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//how-to-help-your-child-d/ #KitesTherapy #HealthyKids #EveryChildAnyChallenge [Image shows young girl having a piggyback on her mothers back. Both our smiling, outside in parkland.]

08.01.2022 I'm not the only animal in the office. But be warned, this is no ordinary caterpillar ... This is a musical caterpillar! When I spot OT Brianna bring out this musical caterpillar, I love pressing the buttons with my nose to play music. We use this toy during Dog-Assisted Therapy sessions to encourage bilateral coordination, sharing and turn-taking. I love letting kids have a go at playing.... This musical caterpillar helps children follow instructions, like which button to press (or boop!) . This toy can also help with children's knowledge of concepts, like colours. What coloured buttons can you spot? Head to the website to sign up today. Get in quick, spots are limited! https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/thera/dog-assisted-therapy/

08.01.2022 Lot's of smiles today at the NDIS Expo! Our friendly staff met with parents and kids interested in learning about Kites Therapy and the Toybox. We even had a special appearance from one of our Autism Assistance Dogs in training .... #KitesTherapy #KitesToybox #AutismAssistanceDog #NDISExpo

07.01.2022 We’re starting a Parent Reference Group, so you as a parent can contribute to our organisation in a meaningful way. And, in doing so, ensuring you receive the best services that cater to you and your child’s needs. Joining our reference group will allow you to have a say in our strategic decisions. Want to find out more? Visit our website ... https://bit.ly/2SOqCG3 Ready to sign up? Email us [email protected]

07.01.2022 Meet Stanley, he's an Autism Assistance Dog in training . As part of Stanley's training, he's learning to sit and wait when he gets to the curb. Stanley has many skills to learn with our Autism Assistance Dog Instructor Victoria. Once he's mastered them, he'll begin training with Vic, alongside a parent and child to prepare him for being a fully trained Autism Assistance Dog in the big wide world .... [Image shows Victoria in Kites shirt, standing at curb and holding leash to Stanley, who is sitting at curb.]

07.01.2022 We're excited to start our Fitness Fun school holiday program! Facilitated by our Kites Exercise Physiologist, Felicity, your child will learn new physical skills, the benefits of exercise, and how to have fun with movement . Our circuit class for 6-12 year olds is ideal for children with motor difficulties to help develop their appropriate movement skills and physical fitness.... Classes will run daily from 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Monday to Wednesday, during the two school holiday weeks. Trial one class, or book in a few! Find out the details on our website: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au//fitness-fun-school-holid/

06.01.2022 No Monday-itis here! Were open and ready to kickstart this Monday morning . Our Toybox is open Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm. Want to drop a visit? No worries Contact us today [email protected] #KitesTherapy #KitesToybox #ToyboxLibrary #ComeVisitUs #MondayMotivation... [Image shows front door to Kites reception, with Kites signage on door.]

05.01.2022 When you pick your child up from kindy, or watch them playing in the playground, it’s natural to compare them to other children their age. That child can do the monkey bars easily. My child can’t. My son can’t unpack his Kindy school bag. He really struggles with the zips. Pre-school, kindy and pre-primary are such vital years for learning, with new skills developed as children experience different environments: early education centres, school, at playdates, and get...ting out and about. Because of this, the ages of three to five are a common time for identifying signs that children may need extra support. Your child’s early educator or teacher might raise concerns with you, or you yourself may have a niggling feeling that something isn’t right. Sometimes the signs of developmental delay can be tricky to spot. As parents, you want to have the right information and support so that you can seek help if your child needs it. Between ages 3 and 5, children typically reach universally-recognised milestones in their development. A delay or no presence of these milestones might indicate a child has a developmental delay. The signs of developmental delay can be tricky to spot. In the video below, we’ve captured play-based activities that highlight some of the ‘invisible signs’ of developmental delay. We're here to help every child, with any challenge. Contact us today [email protected] for more information on how we can help your child through therapy. #KitesTherapy #EveryChildAnyChallenge #DevelopmentalDelay See more

05.01.2022 Smiles all round! Our School Holiday Fitness Fun Program complete Our Exercise Physiologist, Felicity, hosted Kites' first-ever holiday fitness program. One of the games was reading 'We are going on a bear hunt', and acting out the scenes in the story. Exercise can be fun and creative! Exercise physiology helps kids improve their ability and increase physical activity. ... Find out more about our Exercise Physiology services: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/therap/exercise-physiology/ #KitesTherapy #ExercisePhysiology #SchoolHolidayProgram See more

03.01.2022 Meet Cecilia, our Therapy Assistant at Kites . Cecilia has a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Louisville, USA. She has worked in early childhood education and development for 8 years, working across Asia and Australia. Cecilia worked as an ESL Instructor for 4 years in Tokyo, Japan, a Primary School Teacher in Suzhou, China and an Early Childhood Development Instructor in Hong Kong. She's quite the traveller! Cecilia is the first person to greet our clients at K...ite's reception. "I love talking to families and being helpful to clients and my fellow staff members. Everyone at Kites is incredibly supportive and its been wonderful working with such a great team!" Cecilia has been living in Perth since early 2019, working as a Therapy Assistant. She also 8 chickens at home, 2 cats, a snail, and a pet fish!

03.01.2022 Its up and live! Check out our brand new Kites Childrens Therapy Tasmania website . Weve been working hard with Key2 to build a new and accessible website for our Kites Therapy branch in Hobart, TAS. Ready to apply for services in Tasmania? Head to the new website:... https://www.kitestherapytas.org.au/ Flick through the website and see all the therapy services Kites Tasmania has on offer. P.S. theyre offering Dog Assisted Therapy in Tassie too !

02.01.2022 What does the word "friends" mean to children? Friends are important to children, kids thrive on connection with their peers. As experts in early intervention, we know when kids have the skills and ability to play sports and activities with their peers, they can make connections. Making friends gives your child the opportunity to have fun . ... Friends is one of the six foundations that underpin our new therapy service, Exercise Physiology. Find out more about how Kites Therapy can help meet your child's therapy goals. https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/therap/exercise-physiology/ #KitesTherapy #EveryChildAnyChallenge #ExercisePhysiology

02.01.2022 Lots of smiles today at the NDIS Expo! Our friendly staff met with parents and kids interested in learning about Kites Therapy and the Toybox. We even had a special appearance from one of our Autism Assistance Dogs in training .... #KitesTherapy #KitesToybox #AutismAssistanceDog #NDISExpo

02.01.2022 Meet Sharon, our Speech Pathologist at Kites Therapy . "The best thing about working at Kites is being connected to our diverse, multicultural community and working in our awesome multi-disciplinary team to get families the best outcomes for them." You might recognise her from our "What's in the Box" videos.... However, Sharon does a lot more to help our Kites team. Sharon has a Bachelor of Speech Pathology and recently completed the PROMPT, Restructuring Oral Phonetic Targets. She has a certificate IV as a Special Needs Education Assistant, Level 3 and a certification of completion for Introduction to Key Word Sign. For 10 years, Sharon has worked in school settings for children with high needs across early childhood to high school. Sharon loves her dog, walking, yoga, camping, canoeing and all things beach! She's also a Netball fan, supporting the Fever Netball team. In addition to all this, Sharon is a mother of two daughters. "I love the culture at Kites because we try and live by supporting each other to be the best we can be! Thats how I like to live." Learn more about our speech pathology service: https://www.kitestherapy.org.au/therapies/speech-pathology/ #KitesTherapy #SpeechPathology #SpeechPathologyWeek #MeetOurTeam [Image shows photo of therapist Sharon captioned 'Sharon Speech Pathologist' on a banner with animated kites and text 'Meet out team'.]

02.01.2022 Our Kites Toybox is doing wonders helping children with disability or developmental delay. Hear what our parents have to say about this service!

01.01.2022 No Monday-itis here! We're open and ready to kickstart this Monday morning . Our Toybox is open Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm. Want to drop a visit? No worries Contact us today [email protected] #KitesTherapy #KitesToybox #ToyboxLibrary #ComeVisitUs #MondayMotivation... [Image shows front door to Kites reception, with Kites signage on door.]