Leapfrog Therapy: Occupational Therapy for kids of all ages in Balwyn, Victoria | Occupational therapist

Leapfrog Therapy: Occupational Therapy for kids of all ages

Locality: Balwyn, Victoria

Phone: +61 406 508 281

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25.01.2022 We are loving our Teletherapy sessions! We have been working online with children all over Melbourne this week in an attempt to flatten the curve. Our clever OT Betty is teaching parents how to make their own iPad stylus using a Qtip- simply dip the end in water and VOILA, youre ready to go! Note: we wrap the stick in foil and mould into a triangle to encourage a tripod grasp

25.01.2022 Autism Awareness month! I only recently discovered that Greta Thunberg, the Swedish teenager leading the current climate change movement, is Autistic. Amazing girl. Amazing brain. Go Greta!

24.01.2022 Sesame Street have just introduced a new character, Julia, who has ASD! What a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn that we are all different, interesting and unique.

24.01.2022 As a mum of 3 I could definitely relate to some of the dont worry youll be fine responses discussed in this article...this is a great read for any parent or teacher! Amanda https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-children-metaphor-put-s/

24.01.2022 Love this idea to be help kids feel connected to their special friends!

24.01.2022 Love this multisensory letter formation activity!

23.01.2022 To our wonderful clients and their superhero parents- you got this! We’ll be here to support you in whatever way we can.

20.01.2022 Just in case anyone needed reminding...

20.01.2022 Does your child/ student struggle with their pencil grip? Never throw away broken crayons! Colouring in/ drawing with tiny pieces of crayon or chalk will help to build the important handwriting muscles inside your childs hand... with these they have no choice but to use their index finger and thumb. Remember- kids hold their pencil awkwardly because of the way their muscles have developed... in little ones you can change this with the right activities and practice!

20.01.2022 Anyone tried making their own paint? Now seems like the perfect time to experiment! I see a fun weekend of finger painting coming on

20.01.2022 The rubber band pencil grip trick! One of the simplest pencil grip strategies for students who struggle to rest the pencil in their webspace. This Immediately promotes active movements of the fingers and works to build fine motor control. You dont need to be an O.T to try things like this with your students, give it a go!

19.01.2022 Mat Man- such a great way to teach body awareness and spatial/ perceptual skills to young kids! Every ELC would benefit from purchasing or making some Mat Man resources as part of their teaching tool kit. FYI Australian suppliers available! https://www.lwtears.com/resources/mat-man-world

19.01.2022 Have an anxious child starting or heading back to school? Summer holidays can feel like a loooong time for little people...this long weekend head down to your school and have some fun! Play on the playground, find the water bubblers and toilets, have a wonder around and get familiar/ reacquainted with the grounds. Make it a positive experience and keep the mood fun and relaxed. If you have kids who benefit from visual cues, take some photos so that you can add to them to yo...ur visual schedule. Youll be amazed how much some preparation can help to ease worried little minds and calm behaviours. Good luck!

19.01.2022 How good are these LEGO hacks! Particularly love the one under the table- great for building shoulder strength and fine motor control

19.01.2022 Breaking news! Leapfrog is now offering Telehealth services, providing online O.T assessments/ therapy and consultations for kids living in remote locations. This includes online consultations to teachers/ schools. Our Director, Amanda MacLean, is providing this exciting service. Thanks to technology, we can now "visit" homes and schools across Australia and provide high quality therapy to kids who would otherwise miss out. Send us a message or email [email protected] for more info. And please share this to anyone you think may benefit from our services.

18.01.2022 Wow, this mum has brought visual schedules and organisation to a whole new level! Many of the kiddos we work with would thrive off this kind of routine and structure at home.. off to Kmart we go...?!

17.01.2022 How good is this! A gym designed specifically for kids on the spectrum...Hopefully the first of many opening up around Melbourne.

17.01.2022 Just a few weeks ago our kids had never heard the term coronavirus, and now its front and centre of their lives. This is a really great resource/social story for kiddos explaining COVID-19 and processing their feelings about it. Free download on the website below.

17.01.2022 To our wonderful clients and their superhero parents- you got this! Well be here to support you in whatever way we can.

16.01.2022 Leapfrog Therapy are officially NDIS providers! A reminder to those in Eastern suburbs of Melbourne- NDIS planned rollout is Nov 2017, so now is the time to register with a planner. Get in touch with our office if you have any questions.

16.01.2022 A fantastic TedX talk by a clever and articulate woman about her experiences living with an ADHD brain- a worthy watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiwZQNYlGQI

14.01.2022 This is a great activity to help kids learn about deep breathing during times of high emotions. A good way to blow out some anger and get concrete feedback of making the dragon fire when taking long deep breaths. Give it a go!

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/1592785780/posts/10215220832306113/

11.01.2022 Bookings for Term 1 School Holiday groups are now open! This year we are running both a School Readiness (4 year old kinder) group and a School Skills (prep/yr 1)group Check out our website for more details. Places are limited so early booking is recommended. https://www.leapfrogtherapy.com.au/group-sessions

09.01.2022 Anxious child? Try a Fitbit! Wearing a Fitbit will monitor your childs heart rate throughout the day, helping to identify when/if they are feeling anxious as shown by increased heart rate. It can also be used to help kids focus on their breathing in periods of acute anxiety, by breathing slowly to make the numbers go down. Would love to hear from people who have tried this out!

09.01.2022 A great interview with Kiera Knightley about her dyslexia, and the importance of early identification and training for teachers! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OLb6ehPPc4E

05.01.2022 As therapists we regularly work with parents scared of diagnosing their child for fear of the label. This is a great reminder of the unspoken labels kids apply to themselves when they dont have a framework to understand their differences... thanks for posting @TheNeurodiverseWoman

05.01.2022 This is a great visual reminder of how anger is a product of many raw feelings, and can be super hard for kids to make sense of and express. Remember to always look below the iceberg!

04.01.2022 Does your kiddo struggle with knowing which shoe goes on which foot? Try this simple trick below to help them be more independent!

03.01.2022 What a magical way to help kids calm down when emotions are high.

03.01.2022 Leapfrog Therapy Sydney is opening its doors early November in Hunters Hill! Were now taking bookings so get in touch quickly before we have a waiting list like the rest of NSW... [email protected] 0414 455 185Leapfrog Therapy Sydney is opening its doors early November in Hunters Hill! Were now taking bookings so get in touch quickly before we have a waiting list like the rest of NSW... [email protected] 0414 455 185

03.01.2022 Leapfrog is hiring in Melbourne! If you know of any fantastic Paediatric O.Ts who want to work with a super experienced team, please spread the word! https://www.seek.com.au/job/50210813

02.01.2022 With this beautiful sunny weather we are having in Melbourne it is a great reminder to play play play outdoors! Outdoor unstructured play helps reduce kids stress, anxiety, release anger, improve focus for learning tasks, and promotes creativity and problem solving. With most of our kids having highly scheduled weeks it is even more important to make time for the simple things! http://www.stuff.co.nz//Five-ways-kids-can-benefit-from-be

02.01.2022 Teletherapy in full swing! Therapists, kiddos, and parents all loving therapy from the comfort of their living room

02.01.2022 Today starts a new chapter for Leapfrog as we move our office to an Allied Health suite in Balwyn! Although our therapy will still be provided in schools/kindergartens and homes across Melbourne, our practice management team will love working amongst other allied health professionals! Contact details are unchanged

01.01.2022 Really insightful article written by a young women about her misdiagnosis of depression, anxiety and anorexia as a teenager, when she is #actuallyautistic.... a worthy read!