Author: Kids Plan-it

25 May

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For many children, understanding emotions can feel confusing and overwhelming. As adults, we often ask children questions like “How are you feeling?” or encourage them to label emotions such as anxious, frustrated, excited, or angry. While this is well intended, emotions are actually quite abstract...

07 May

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Flexible thinking and cooperative play are important parts of childhood development, helping children build problem-solving skills, resilience, communication, and relationships. However, from a neuroaffirming perspective, it is important to remember that children engage, communicate, and play in many different ways. Supporting these skills should not...

05 Mar

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Neuroaffirming practice in paediatric occupational therapy recognises that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions, are natural variations in how brains develop and process the world. Rather than trying to “fix” or normalise children, neuroaffirming therapists prioritise understanding and supporting each child’s...

01 Jan

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Screens are a big part of children’s lives, and for many neurodiverse kids, they can be both incredibly helpful and genuinely challenging. As a paediatric occupational therapist, I often talk with families who feel stuck between relying on screens and worrying about their impact. The...

03 Nov

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As a paediatric occupational therapist, I often meet children whose brains and bodies work in wonderfully different ways. Many families know about ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) as a condition that affects focus, energy, and attention. But did you know there’s growing evidence that some children with...