Sensational Kids

03/02/2026

Back to school can be more than just uniforms & lunchboxes 🎒
It’s also about supporting regulation, routines & readiness 🧠

Here’s how you can help at home:

✔ Regulation
Calm, predictable mornings and opportunities for movement help children settle their nervous systems so they can focus and engage.

✔ Routines
Visual schedules, clear expectations and consistent transitions support children to know what’s coming next and feel more secure.

✔ Readiness
Sleep, nutrition, downtime and emotional support can help support children to take on school tasks and activities.

If the transition back to school feels tricky, speak with your child's treating allied health therapist or contact us to book an appointment today. Ph: 8560 4060 (Kensington) or 9578 7560 (Cheltenham).

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29/01/2026

Have you been waiting for Speech Pathology, or an assessment for far too long? Sensational Kids Kensington has immediate availability for Speech Pathology (this is unheard of!) and assessments. There is also limited availability with the rest of our team - if you are flexible you can nab some great appointments with great therapists! Call us today to book. Ph: 8560 4050 - we look forward to seeing you in clinic soon. #

22/01/2026

📚 Back to School, Set Up for Success! 🎒

A new school year brings new routines, expectations and opportunities.

At Sensational Kids, assessments can be a key part of helping children thrive at school. They play an important role in the diagnostic process and can:

✨ Support schools to put appropriate adjustments in place
✨ Identify your child’s strengths, capabilities and learning style
✨ Highlight areas where extra support may be helpful
✨ Guide clear, meaningful therapy goals that can be reviewed over time

Whether your child is starting school, moving into a new year level, or you have emerging concerns, a comprehensive assessment can help ensure they’re supported in the right way from the start.

Sensational Kids currently has availability for a wide range of assessments,. Speak with our friendly admin team today to learn more or to make a booking.

21/01/2026

🌱 Cultivating a Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is the belief that skills and abilities can develop over time through effort, practice and persistence. It reminds children that abilities grow with hard work.

A fixed mindset, on the other hand, suggests that you either have a skill or you don’t. Which can make challenges feel overwhelming or discouraging.

When children begin to see challenges as opportunities to learn, rather than signs they’ve “failed”, they’re more likely to keep trying, problem-solve and build confidence.

How you can support a growth mindset at home:

✨ Gently reframe challenges as “not yet” moments (for example, “You can’t do this yet, but you’re learning”)
🗣️ Talk openly about your own learning and frustrations and how you work through them
🌱 Notice and praise effort, persistence and trying new strategies, not just outcomes
🤝 Learn something new together and celebrate small steps along the way

Over time, these small moments help children understand that their brains grow and change with practice and that mistakes are part of learning.

At Sensational Kids, we support children to build confidence, resilience and flexible thinking in ways that feel safe, playful and achievable.

If you’d like support for your child, our team is here to help.

20/01/2026

💙 Every child develops at their own pace 💙

If you’ve been checking milestones on the Raising Children website and have questions, we’re here to help guide you. The Raising Children Network reminds us that children develop skills at different ages and stages, and that’s completely normal. Sometimes, though, a little extra support can make a big difference 🤍

At Sensational Kids , our paediatric allied health team works alongside families to support children’s communication, movement, learning and everyday skills in ways that suit their unique development.

Get in touch to learn how we can support your child. Ph: 03 9578 7560 (Cheltenham) or 03 8560 4050 (Kensington)

13/01/2026

💙 What is an Occupational Therapist (OT)? 💙

An Occupational Therapist helps children build the skills they need to take part in everyday activities, at home, at school and in the community 🌈

For children, OTs can support:
🧠 Emotional regulation and attention
✋ Fine motor skills (like handwriting, cutting, dressing)
🏃 Gross motor skills and coordination
🧩 Play, learning and independence
🧦 Daily routines such as toileting, eating and self-care
🧘 Sensory processing and body awareness

Get in touch to learn how an Occupational Therapist can support your child. Ph: 03 9578 7560 (Cheltenham) or 03 8560 4050 (Kensington)

07/01/2026

To our wonderful families, please consider providing something for this - the NDIA needs to hear your story and why it’s so important to have fair systems and processes in place. ❤️

Your voice has power.
We’re collecting real NDIS stories from our community - people with disability, families and carers - to show why the NDIS matters and what needs to change.
📹 Send us a short video
✍️ Or write it down - whatever works for you.
These stories help us to speak out and push for a better, fairer NDIS.
🧩 Submit your story: https://forms.gle/RdFURFMU4xQYThmi7
📣 Tag someone who should share theirs too.

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06/01/2026

✨ Welcome to 2026! ✨

A new year brings new goals, new milestones and new opportunities for your child to grow and thrive 💛

At Sensational Kids, our paediatric allied health team is here to support your child’s development! Whether that’s building confidence, communication, movement, learning or everyday skills.

We’re excited to partner with families in 2026 and support each child’s unique journey, one step at a time!

📞 Reach out to learn how we can help your child this year. Ph: 03 9578 7560 (Cheltenham) or 03 8560 4050 (Kensington)

31/12/2025

Our Speechie and OT team is growing and we are on the lookout for:
- A new graduate or early career Speech Pathologist (full or part time);
- An early career Occupational Therapist (up to 3 days per week)

We are a friendly, experienced team and offer a diverse caseload, high levels of supervision and support, and a lovely new clinic space to work out of. You get your own laptop, therapy room, supervisor and loads of resources so you can do a great job!

Submit your CV via our website or call our clinic for further details. Job details can be found on our careers page on our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
https://www.sensationalkids.com.au/get-in-touch/

18/12/2025

🎄✨ As the year draws to a close, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your trust in Sensational Kids. Your support has been invaluable in helping us make a positive impact on the lives of children.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with hope and happiness. 🎄✨

Our clinic will be closed from Monday 22nd December until Monday 5th January 2026.

14/12/2025

🌈 Free Parenting Resource for Families of Neurodiverse Children🌈

If you’re after easy-to-use guidance to supporting your child, the Stepping Stone Triple P Online program offers flexible, real-life strategies you can put in place at your own pace and it’s free to access. If you’d like more personalised support, our allied health therapists can work alongside you to create approaches that truly fit your child and your family.

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