Sensational Kids

09/09/2025

"...Dyslexia has nothing to do with eyesight. It’s about how the brain processes language, sounds, and written information. It can affect reading, comprehension, spelling, writing, sequencing, and sometimes even organisation or memory. And because no two brains are the same, no two experiences of dyslexia look alike."

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond-myths-what-dyslexia-really-looks-like-everyday-rachel-barwell-2lqrc/?trackingId=JFCN%2Fw4gTk6%2BeLK5UVEdJA%3D%3D

04/09/2025

Climbing trees isn’t just fun -- it’s powerful developmental work.

It builds body awareness, making kids SAFER in their environment.

It strengthens grip, crucial for holding a pencil or cutting with scissors.

And most importantly? It teaches kids how to assess risk now, so they’re ready to take bigger ones later.

Let them climb! 💚

04/09/2025

Sensational Kids Speech Pathologists are a talented bunch. Not only are they great at the therapy they provide, but they are also skilled in the trialing and identification of the most practical and useful tool for your child to communicate (if they require this). The funding of these Alternative and Augmentative Communication devices has become much more complex and demanding than ever due to recent requirement changes with the NDIS. Our experienced team are able to assess, and prepare a comprehensive report to submit to the NDIS to aid with your application for a funded device. Call today to find out more. We have current availability in calendars for these assessments. Ph: 8560 4060 (Kensington) and 9578 7560 (Cheltenham).

01/09/2025

I wrote a piece about Minister Mark Butlers announcement of Thriving Kids. You can read the full article here:

https://powerd.media/article/a-blatant-disregard-for-autistic-individuals

29/08/2025

To all of our wonderful families, please consider sharing your views on the proposed Thriving Kids program via the survey below - CYDA do great advocacy work in this space.

THRIVING KIDS SURVEY ✍️

What do you think about the government’s new supports program for Autistic children and those with developmental delay under nine?

Thriving Kids is set to launch in July 2026 and will be delivered through a mix of education and health programs and services.

We want to know your thoughts:

🔸 How are you feeling about Thriving Kids?
🔸 What kind of supports should it include?
🔸 Do you think 12 months is enough time for it to launch?

Take CYDA’s short survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ThrivingKids

Your insights will help us campaign for a system of supports that works best for children and young people with disability, and their families or caregivers.

29/08/2025

NDIS AND YOUR RIGHTS WEBINAR ⚖️

Are you worried about NDIS eligibility reassessments and what they mean for your family?

Join CYDA on Wednesday 24 September, 4:30pm - 5:30pm AEST for a free online webinar.

You’ll hear from:
🔸 Jenny Karavolos, Co-Chair, The Australian Autism Alliance
🔸 Kerryann Stanley, Manager Cultural Leadership & NDIS Reform, First Peoples Disability Network
🔸 Louis Bowden, Casework Lawyer, Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service
🔸 Liam Thatcher, Advocacy and Policy Officer, Disability Advocacy Network Australia - DANA

They’ll share insights on:
- The impacts of eligibility reassessments on Autistic and First Nations children
- Your rights, reviews, and appeals
- What’s next for eligibility and NDIS reforms

This webinar will be Auslan interpreted, live captioned, and recorded.

🔗 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/ndis-and-your-rights-self-advocacy-and-eligibility-reassessments-information-session

27/08/2025

https://theconversation.com/whats-the-best-way-to-support-autistic-kids-with-mild-to-moderate-delay-263622?utm_medium=article_clipboard_share&utm_source=theconversation.com

Autistic kids need love, to learn through everyday activities and strong connections with family, culture and community. Here’s what’s best practice to support them.

25/08/2025

Are you looking to have your child assessed? Our experienced therapists are able to assess and provide comprehensive reports for NDIS applications, diagnosis or school funding - including Functional Capacity Assessments, Cognitive Assessments, Autism Assessments and Comprehensive Speech and Language Assessments. We have current availability at both of our sites and can offer limited wait times if you are flexible with attending.

Call today to find out more!

📲Ph: 9578 7560| Cheltenham or 8560 4050| Kensington
🌐https://www.sensationalkids.com.au/assessments/

22/08/2025

Did you know our Sensational Kids Dietitians are able to complete a comprehensive nutitional analysis for your child? This assessment punches above its weight and provides clear, actionable information to help guide meals and food choices. Call today to book in an initial consultation, or if you are a current client, have a chat with your Dietitian for more information. Ph: 9578 7560 (Cheltenham) | 8560 4050 (Kensington).

20/08/2025

Happy Book Week everyone! Imagine where we would be without books. 😊
https://www.facebook.com/share/19bAX2ERNR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Where's Spot?! 🐶 As a curious two-year-old in 1978, Chris Hill kept lifting the paper his artist father Eric was working on, to see what was underneath...

Soon afterwards, the iconic children's book - Where's Spot? - was born.

Chris spent a lot of time in his father's studio, and there was nothing he loved better than rifling through his papers.

"[My father] probably saw how enthusiastic I was about, what's under here? What's under here?" Chris says.

Eric realised how few books there were for toddlers, and decided to design an interactive book for his son about a yellow puppy. It became one of the first ever lift-the-flap books.

Chris loved it.

"I do remember the excitement I felt reading the book," he remembers. "There is a core early childhood memory of finding this puppy, and wondering where this puppy is."

The book became an instant hit when it was published in 1980. More than 65 million copies of Spot books have since been sold worldwide, in more than 60 languages.

Eventually, Eric was awarded an OBE - a medal from the UK's Queen Elizabeth and an honour he was hugely proud of.

"The whole reason for the honour they gave was contributions to children's literacy. Which really meant a lot to him," says Chris.

Despite this, Eric hardly ever thought of himself as an author. For him, he remained a parent - speaking to a young child.

🎧 Witness History https://bbc.in/47zXzgZ

31/07/2025

Sensational Kids is hiring! We are on the lookout for talented and engaging paediatric therapists across both of our sites. Please see the job ad below for further details or visit our careers page and submit your CV directly.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4268700208

28/07/2025

Meet Cyrus! Cyrus is one of our newest Sensational Kids team members and has a lot to bring to his therapy session with kids. We have current availability with Cyrus at Kensington so please give us a call to book.