leadingjoytherapy

30/08/2022

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17/08/2022

🛍Shop our Zones of Regulation Resource Pack. A terrific educational resource pack in supporting children identify various emotional states and respond appropriately with suitable regulation strategies.

Includes:
1x A4 Zones of Regulation poster
1x A5 Zones of Regulation document
1x Matching Emotions activity
1x Play-dough Emotions book
1x tub of handmade non-toxic green play-dough

Order now via our etsy store https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/leadingjoytherapy

15/08/2022

Our favourite adaptive scissors for little hands ✂️

Shop them here -> https://www.thetherapystore.com.au/product-cat/scissors/

28/07/2022

Here are some of our favourite yoga poses to calm the body, improve motor skills and enhance focus 🧘

Encourage your child and build their confidence by practising these exercises with them holding each pose for ten counts -you will also see some amazing benefits! In addition to increasing strength, balance and coordination, the combination of these poses along with breathing techniques has the ability to impact mood and behaviour, increase emotional awareness and expression, and serves as a fantastic regulation tool! For kids who may struggle to sleep during the night doing these exercises regularly can also lead to a better night’s rest.

28/07/2022

25/07/2022

Check out our Etsy shop for engaging and educational resources for your child.

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Shop Occupational Therapy Resources by LeadingJoyTherapy located in Melbourne, Victoria.

05/07/2022

How you can support your child practice and master teeth brushing!

🪥 Fun and appropriate toothbrushes and paste: Select a toothbrush and toothpaste that are colourful and may have some of your child’s favourite characters on the design. A suitable toothpaste for your child may be flavoured. An electric toothpaste is most suitable to allow for proper cleaning and can be easy to use for children with fine motor difficulties.

🗒 Break it down into steps: A visual schedule outlining all steps in a teeth-brushing routine can assist a child to follow steps with little stress.

😁Make it fun: Play-Doh makes a great dentist set that can allow children to see teeth-brushing in an enjoyable and positive light. Similarly, you can draw a large mouth and cover with contact paper or print and laminate one then using a dry-erase marker to add germs around the teeth in which your child will use a toothbrush to brush them clean.

⏱Use a timer to encourage appropriate length of brushing time: Some electric toothbrushes actually signify when brushing is complete after two minutes. You can also implement a visual timer such as a sand timer or the timer on your phone. We also highly recommend the “Visual Countdown Timer” free to download on the App Store.

📹Create and watch videos: Use a video model to show yourself or your child teeth brushing -breaking it down into the various steps. YouTube also offers plenty of educational videos and songs to support your child’s learning.

📖 Create a social story: Creating a social story about brushing teeth can prepare your child for what to expect, what to do and how they might feel in that situation. It can also be edited to include specific images familiar to your child. This will help encourage your child and help them to understand why it is important to brush your teeth, relieve anxiety and discomfort around brushing their teeth and promote confidence and independence.

✅Praise and reward: Build your child’s confidence and motivation by ALWAYS ensuring you are praising and rewarding every little achievement and attempt.

04/07/2022

Leading with kindness and compassion, always 🤝

30/06/2022

👫 HELP KIDS LEARN ROUTINES WITH VISUAL SCHEDULES

Using a visual schedule sets kids up for the day and what is expected. These can be structured to outline events happening throughout the whole day, in a session, or to break down multiple steps in one task.
It is a clear physical reminder that children and young people are able to redirect to and keep them on task. These can come in handy to take the pressure off parents during the early morning rush to get to school.

✅Visual schedules encourage independence
✅ Helps kids learn and follow routines
✅ Supports transitions between activities
✅Assists to reduce anxiety and meltdowns

Get in contact with us today and we can create your very own visual schedule.
✉️ leadingjoytherapy@gmail.com

29/06/2022

⚠️ZONES OF REGULATION⚠️

🟢 Child is connected, calm and social, focused. In this state children can do their very best listening and learning.
🟡 Child becomes silly or wriggly and loses interest in activities.
🔵 Low energy zone; child is withdrawn from activities and moving slowly.
🔴 Child may feel out of control and act out. Feelings of anger or terror may cause a child to yell or hit.

This visual tool helps teach children to identify their feelings, understand how their behaviours impact others, and learn appropriate regulation tools to manage their emotions and states.

Get in contact today to discuss the suitable regulation tools we can create for your child. ✉️ leadingjoytherapy@gmail.com

29/06/2022

COOKING🧑‍🍳
There’s no better way to engage and bond with your child in an enriching sensory activity than cooking! Using their skills of creativity and problem-solving as they pour, mix and knead their way into delicious treats. Cooking promotes communication, independence, ability to follow instructions, fine motor skill development and hand-eye coordination, just to name a few.

It is a great experience for fussy eaters! Cooking offers a calming tactile activity allowing children to create positive relationships with foods. Let them get messy and immerse themselves through digging their clean hands in, smelling and tasting all the safe ingredients you use.

29/06/2022

SCISSOR SKILLS✂️
Does your child often orient their scissors incorrectly? Can they follow a thick line while cutting? Working on fine motor development is what we do best! With many exciting materials and cutting aids, your child will be provided with the right tools to snip their way to success.
The practice of scissor skills not only works to strengthen hand muscles but also aids in the development of visual motor skills, bilateral coordination, visual perception and focus-just to name a few. All of which are so important in achieving daily skills such as getting dressed, teeth brushing, handwriting and eating with utensils independently.

29/06/2022

Engage, engage, engage!🔑