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TLC - WA TLC-WA is one of Perth's largest and longest established allied health private practices in Western Australia.

18/07/2025

🟦 Part 3: Box Breathing with Daphne 🟦
Box breathing introduces a new rhythm - the hold. This pause between each breath helps kids slow down, reset, and feel more in control.

In this reel, our clinical psychologist Daphne guides children through a four-part breathing pattern using a square visual from CopingSkillsForKids.com.
🧘‍♂️ Inhale for four counts
⏸️ Hold for four counts
🌬️ Exhale for four counts
⏸️ Hold again for four counts

This technique activates the body’s rest and digest system, supports emotional regulation, and builds mindful awareness.
🟪 Great for transitions, classroom calm, or bedtime routines
🟪 Easy to follow with visual cues
🟪 Empowers kids to pause and breathe through big feelings

Catch up on Part 1: Finger Breathing and Part 2: Wave Breathing to complete the series. Each one offers a practical tool to support kids in everyday moments.

Let us know your favourite exercises in the comments!


17/07/2025

🌊 Part 2: Wave Breathing with Daphne 🌊
Just like watching the ocean roll in and out, wave breathing supports kids through steady regulating rhythms.

In this reel, our clinical psychologist Daphne introduces a breath pattern that focuses on long slow exhales. This helps activate the nervous system’s rest and digest mode and gently calm busy minds and bodies
🫧 Visual wave cues keep kids engaged
🌙 Long exhales support nervous system regulation
🪁 Ideal for quiet play, transitions or winding down

Visual from Twinkle.com

Check out Part 1: Finger Breathing for a co-regulating start
Stay tuned for Part 3 where we wrap up our breathing series with another calming technique to support kids in everyday routines


15/07/2025

✨ Part 1: Finger Breathing with Daphne ✨

Breathing isn’t just about calm, it’s a daily rhythm that helps kids regulate, refocus, and reconnect.

In this first video, our clinical psychologist Daphne introduces finger breathing: a simple, hands-on tool that supports co-regulation and emotional resilience.
🌬️ Great for kids (and adults) learning to pause
🤝 Easy for caregivers to model and join in
🧠 Builds habits for emotional awareness

Ideal for quiet moments, transitions, or any time a child needs a steadying breath.
Stay tuned for the full 3-part series - giving you practical tools to support kids, one breath at a time.


🔍 Same activity. Different lenses. Shared goals.Occupational therapists and physiotherapists often work on the same task...
22/06/2025

🔍 Same activity. Different lenses. Shared goals.

Occupational therapists and physiotherapists often work on the same tasks, but each focuses on different skills to support a child’s growth. Whether it’s jumping off a step, putting on socks, or walking a balance beam, both disciplines bring essential perspectives.

💪 Physio builds strength, mobility, and coordination.
🧠 OT supports planning, sensory integration, and confidence.

Together, we create opportunities for independence and success.
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Early screening sets the stage for strong movement skills and lifelong confidence! The General Movement Assessment (GMA)...
15/06/2025

Early screening sets the stage for strong movement skills and lifelong confidence!

The General Movement Assessment (GMA) helps detect early signs of motor delay, ensuring babies get the support they need from the start.

If you are concerned about your baby's movement development, book a session with our physio, Dr. Janeske, for expert insights and peace of mind 🏡👶

🌟 Welcome to Our Book Club! 🌟 Each month, we’ll feature a book packed with interactive ideas to make story time meaningf...
05/06/2025

🌟 Welcome to Our Book Club! 🌟
Each month, we’ll feature a book packed with interactive ideas to make story time meaningful and fun. Follow us for book recommendations, learning strategies, and playful activities!

June Book of the Month: Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey

What happens when Brian the Piranha prefers bananas over meat? A hilariously rhyming adventure unfolds! This book is perfect for building language skills through:
✔️ Phonological awareness—rhyming words & syllable play
✔️ Vocabulary expansion—body parts, fruit, and colours
✔️ Receptive language—fun questions to spark conversation

Plus, it’s guaranteed to make kids giggle!

Turn reading into an engaging, hands-on experience with activities inspired by Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas:
📖 Silly Rhyming Challenge – Encourage kids to create their own playful rhymes. This boosts phonological awareness and makes language learning fun!
🥑 Food Sorting Game – Compare Brian’s fruity favourites to typical piranha meals. Have kids sort foods into “Brian’s picks” vs. “Piranha snacks” to spark conversation and reinforce vocabulary.
💭 Predict & Discuss – Ask open-ended questions while reading: What do you think will happen next? Why doesn’t Brian like meat? What food would YOU choose if you were a piranha? These questions build receptive language and critical thinking skills.
🎨 Creative Drawing – Let kids design their own piranha with a silly food preference—maybe a piranha who loves spaghetti or ice cream! This promotes imagination and storytelling.

Sometimes big feelings come rushing in for our little ones, fast and loud like a thunderstorm. And when they do, their b...
29/05/2025

Sometimes big feelings come rushing in for our little ones, fast and loud like a thunderstorm. And when they do, their brains and bodies need a little help to feel safe and steady again.
Here are a few gentle calming tools we love using with kids (and grown-ups too):

🫧 Blowing bubbles
Breathe in through your nose… and blow out slowly like you’re making the biggest bubble ever. Watching it float away? Bonus calm points.

🎈 Balloon breathing
Pretend your tummy is a big balloon. Breathe in and make it grow… then breathe out sloooowly as your balloon deflates. Add sound effects for extra fun.

🌊 Finger wave tracing
Draw a wiggly line on paper (or imagine one in the air). Use your finger to trace up and down, breathing in as you go up… and out as you go down.

🐝 Humming like a bee
Take a deep breath in, then hum out nice and slow. It’s not just fun — it also gives your body a lovely calming buzz.

These tools don’t have to be perfect. They just have to feel doable. Whether it's one breath or a few, every small step helps the body feel safe again.

Got a little one who has their own favourite calming tool? What is it? We’d love to hear it!

Ever found yourself pausing mid-sentence like, “Wait… what do I say? Is it ‘person with autism’? Or ‘autistic person’? O...
27/05/2025

Ever found yourself pausing mid-sentence like, “Wait… what do I say? Is it ‘person with autism’? Or ‘autistic person’? Or… am I getting it wrong?”

First-up, ask them. Some people feel more seen by “autistic person”. Others prefer “person with autism”.

There’s no one-size-fits-all, and that’s the point.
It’s always an individual choice, and it’s by asking that we show respect for how someone identifies.

Here at TLC WA, we work with neurodiverse clients and communities every day, and while we would never claim to speak for them, we’re committed to listening, learning, and supporting in ways that feel right to them.

So, here’s something we’ve come to understand:

👉 Identity-first language = autistic person, disabled person, d/Deaf person
👉 Person-first language = person with autism, person with a disability

You might hear both. But, (and this matters), many autistic individuals have told us they prefer identity-first language. Why? Because their neurodiversity isn’t something external to who they are. It’s part of their identity. And often, a source of pride. 🧠✨

💬 So why does neuroaffirming language matter - especially in allied health?

- It respects identity - instead of treating it like something to be tiptoed around
- It reduces stigma - and let’s be honest, we could all use less of that
- It shows we’re listening - not just to a diagnosis, but to the person behind it
- And it’s one of the simplest ways to build more inclusive, safer spaces - in therapy rooms, classrooms, workplaces, and beyond

✨ Language shapes culture
✨ Culture shapes belonging
✨ Belonging shapes everything

We’re not perfect, but we’re here, listening, learning, and doing the work to show up better.

And if you’re ever unsure?

Just ask. Then listen. And lead with care.

Boosting Language Through Play! 🧸✨ Simple toys can make a big impact on early communication skills! Our speech patholog...
25/05/2025

Boosting Language Through Play! 🧸✨

Simple toys can make a big impact on early communication skills! Our speech pathologists love using car ramps and ball drops to support language development in playful, meaningful ways.

These activities help build anticipation, encourage joint attention, and provide plenty of chances to model fun, easy words like “Ready, set, GO!” or “Wow!” - all while strengthening your child’s social and communication skills.

Swipe through to learn how you can use these play strategies at home!

🎉 Today we’re celebrating Tee’s one-year work-aversary at TLC WA! It’s been a fantastic year with Tee as part of our te...
23/05/2025

🎉 Today we’re celebrating Tee’s one-year work-aversary at TLC WA!

It’s been a fantastic year with Tee as part of our team and we’re so lucky to have her! 💛

This month, Tee has also been busy training up our lovely new receptionist, Maggie... who (quite frankly) has found it a little exhausting! 😅

Thanks for everything you bring to the team, Tee - here’s to many more milestones ahead! 🙌

Earlier this year, our paediatric physiotherapist Janeske and director Diana met with Linda from Yanchep Midwives to exp...
20/05/2025

Earlier this year, our paediatric physiotherapist Janeske and director Diana met with Linda from Yanchep Midwives to explore how we can better support local families - starting right from the very beginning.

Together, we're working on ways to strengthen neonatal screening pathways in Perth’s northern corridor.

🍼 Why does early screening matter?

Because identifying potential movement concerns early opens the door to early intervention - giving babies the best chance to grow, move, and thrive.

We’re so excited to collaborate with Linda and the team in Yanchep, bringing together shared care, local knowledge, and a whole lot of heart. 💛

Did you know some children’s joints move beyond the typical range? This is known as joint hypermobility, and when it aff...
13/05/2025

Did you know some children’s joints move beyond the typical range? This is known as joint hypermobility, and when it affects multiple joints, it’s called generalised joint hypermobility.

Hypermobility is common in kids and can even be beneficial in activities that require flexibility, like:

🤸‍♀️ Ice Skating, Acrobatics and Gymnastics
🏊‍♂️ Swimming
🩰 Dancing

But for some children, it can also bring challenges including muscle weakness, instability, fatigue, or difficulty keeping up with peers. This can lead to discomfort, reduced confidence, or even avoiding physical play altogether.

The good news? Physiotherapy can help to:

✅ Build strength and joint stability
✅ Improve coordination and balance
✅ Reduce pain and fatigue
✅ Boost confidence and help them reach their movement goals

Every child deserves to feel strong, capable, and confident in their body.

Our physiotherapist Amanda is passionate about supporting children with hypermobility. If this is something you’d like to discuss with Amanda, we’d love to hear from you!

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Joondalup, WA

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