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School communities are seeing more sensory rooms and sensory spaces in schools, which is fabulous. Sensory rooms and spaces have many benefits and are not just for kids and young people with neurodiverse superpowers. But other kids can benefit from these fabulous spaces. Whether it be for time out when things get too much, or they’re going through a tough time and need a safe space. What are sensory rooms? For those who aren’t entirely in the know or familiar with the sens …

When toilet training children, this is probably one area of parenthood many don't look forward to. There's no one size fits all approach. They definitely don't come with a manual. And when you are toilet training children with special needs, that ads a little bit more – generally, it's a longer progress, and more patience is required. But it definitely is achievable. Here are some tips to make toilet training autistic and special needs children that little bit easier. Or at …

The classroom environment can often pose challenges for kids with ADHD. The rules of the classroom—sitting still, listening quietly AND concentrating are the very things they find most difficult to maintain for a whole school day.This is something I have had a bit of first hand experience with. Two of my three Boys are ADHDers, each with their own set of strengths and challenges. One inattentive, the other hyperactive. It’s a juggling act but I’ve become well versed in naviga …

Today we’re going to discuss the difference between tantrums and meltdowns. Most parents have no doubt experienced both, but if you can distinguish between when your child is having a meltdown vs a tantrum, then how you handle it will make all the difference. And if you have a child with Autism, children with ADHD, or other behavioural or learning challenges, then how you handle a meltdown in particular or learn the signs of when one is approaching before it hits can make a …

Heading back to school after a holiday break can be extremely hard on kids that have anxiety and I personally find that my kids behaviour starts to change quite a few days before as the anxiety slowly builds inside them. For many children, especially those who are autistic, school holidays mean a much needed break from the social, physical and mental demands on them that they have to endure throughout the term and the thought of having to go back to that after the feeling of freedom ca …

It’s our 7th birthday and what a journey it’s been!! Sensory Oasis For Kids opened in 2015 when my partner Marty and I saw there was a huge gap in the market for affordable and accessible Sensory Resources in Australia. With three sons on the Autism Spectrum and a huge learning curve which involved therapy and connecting with other people, our little store has become so much more than a place to shop. It’s a community, a sounding board and a welcoming place where people can f …

As parents, careers, family members, or teachers, whatever your role in a young person's life, we need to understand that kids communicate through their behaviour.From a baby, they communicate by crying, and then the type of cry can tell us even more:they're hungryneed a nappy changeare in painor just want a cuddle or snuggleEven at this young age, they're communicating through their facial expressions (along with the tone of cry), and we eventually get to learn what their cr …

After spending a huge amount of time going through the intense application process, you may be wondering what you can actually spend your NDIS funding on now that you have it. The good news is that there are many options available to you. This article will explore some of the things you can spend your NDIS funding on, focusing on NDIS consumables and how we can support you as an NDIS registered provider. Remember, this is only a small selection of what you can use your NDIS …

If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or special person to a child, there is a good chance you’ve heard of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). But what do you really know about it? You probably want to know what the early signs of Autism are? But also, what we can do to help our children flourish is extremely important too.ASD: The Early SignsIt can be challenging to diagnose ASD as the signs can be different for each child. And it’s even harder to diagnose in re …

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are important for everyone - that includes kids and adults. A brain break can be a movement break, or engaging in a fun mental activity. Today, we’re just going to focus on movement breaks. A movement break helps to prevent lack of focus, and frustration when learning, studying or working. And they are actually shown to improve learning by allowing the brain to form memories, and prepare for more learning. Everyone needs breaks between lea …