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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 …

When it comes to celebrating neurodiversity in the classroom, let’s start with what the term “neurodiversity” is? It’s becoming more widely used and known, but what does it mean? Neurodiversity refers to the diversity of brains and minds. It acknowledges that everyone’s brain is wired differently and that this difference should be celebrated. It covers the great superpowers such as Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and more. Whether it be a learning challenge or developmental conditi …

If you have a child, chances are you remember all too well the stage where everything seemed to go in their mouth, whether it was their foot, your keys or anything else that was in reach. You’ve probably heard all the horror stories about dog poop or kitty litter, too (that’s if you haven’t lived it). While chewing is a frustrating stage, it is actually a normal part of development for babies and toddlers. But it’s when kids continue to chew and chew inappropriate things, an …

Gross motor skills are important for everyday life - developing the muscles in the arms, legs and torso aids activities like walking, running, lifting, climbing, throwing and kicking. The development of gross motor skills lays the groundwork for fine motor skills, and aids speed, reaction and risk assessment. 10 Activities To Develop Gross Motor Skills 1. Obstacle Course Set up an age and skill appropriate obstacle course! This is an easy activity to practice indoors or outdoors …

Being diagnosed with dyslexia, whether you’re an adult or child, can be quite a process. But once you have been, everything makes sense. And teachers quite often say when it comes to dyslexia in kids, you can nearly see the relief in their eyes as there’s now a reason why they’re not quite “getting” their learning like the other kids in their class. What does Dyslexia mean? Often you’ll hear the term “dyslexic” thrown around as a joke or meant as a supposed funny excuse as …