Kidz Therapy & KTL Tuition New Zealand

19/03/2026

Today's highlight: Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a learning difference that affects writing — not intelligence. Many children with dysgraphia have great ideas but struggle to get them onto paper.

It can look like:
- Messy or slow handwriting
- Difficulty spelling or organising ideas
- Fatigue, frustration, or avoidance of writing
- Feeling misunderstood or judged at school

Strengths:
+ Strong verbal skills
+ Creativity and imagination
+ Big‑picture thinking
+ Problem‑solving abilities

How we can support at school:
+ Reduce unnecessary writing
+ Offer alternatives (oral responses, typing, speech‑to‑text)
+ Focus on ideas, not neatness
+ Build confidence through strengths

When we change how children show what they know, we help them feel capable, understood, and successful.

Do you think your child might have dysgraphia? Find our how we can help: https://www.kidztherapy.co.nz/contact-us

17/03/2026

Today’s Highlight: Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a different way of processing language. Not a measure of intelligence.

Children with dyslexia often have incredible strengths, such as:
+ Creative thinking
+ Big-picture problem‑solving
+ Strong reasoning skills
+ Exceptional empathy

Ways to support learners with Dyslexia
* Use audiobooks or text-to-speech
* Teach phonics explicitly and systematically
* Provide extra processing time
* Let them show knowledge verbally
* Use colour overlays or large-print text
* Celebrate ideas over spelling accuracy

Let’s celebrate the unique strengths of dyslexic learners and support them with the tools they deserve.

If you're wondering if your child has dyslexia, an Educational Psychology Assessment at Kidz Therapy can identify their specific learning difference and provide specific recommendations on

17/03/2026

School Holiday Programmes Are Open for Enrolment!

Looking for fun, purposeful school holiday programmes that support your child’s learning and confidence? We’ve got you covered!

Lowercase Legends
4-day Handwriting Course
Age Range: 7 to 11 years old
Date: Tuesday 7 to Friday 10 April
Time: 9am to 10:30am
Facilitator: Isabella Jorna (Occupational Therapist)
Book Now: https://events.humanitix.com/lowercase-legends-handwriting-course-202604

Get Sorted
3-day Executive Functioning and Self-organisational Skills Course
Age Range: 9 to 14 years old
Date: Wednesday 8 to Friday 10 April
Time: 11am to 1pm
Facilitator: Isabella Jorna (Occupational Therapist)
Book Now: https://events.humanitix.com/get-sorted-executive-functioning-202604

Social Squad
4-day How to Make Friends & Learn Social Skills Course
Age Range: 8 to 12 years old
Date: Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 April
Time: 9am to 10:45am
Facilitator: Amy Usherwood (Psychotherapist)
Book Now: https://events.humanitix.com/social-squad-for-8-12-year-old-school-holiday-programme

✅ Therapist-led
✅ Small groups
✅ Learning through fun, play-based activities
📅 Limited spaces available for the upcoming school holidays

More info: https://www.kidztherapy.co.nz/kids-courses -holiday-programmes

Courses for 7 to 15 year olds in social skills, art therapy, hand writing, study skills and more.

15/03/2026

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

This week we celebrate the many different ways brains can think, learn, and experience the world.

Every neurodivergent mind brings something special. Follow us this week whilst we explore the world of neurodivergent powers.

Tell us below: What’s YOUR superpower?

15/03/2026

🎨 Welcome Xu Ping!

We’re excited to welcome Xu Ping, our new registered Creative Arts Therapist, starting next Friday!

Xu Ping works with a person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and creates warm, creative spaces for expression, emotional growth, and connection. She supports children, teens, and young adults with neurodivergence, anxiety, grief and loss, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and more.
As an Asian immigrant and trained art teacher, she brings a culturally informed, neurodiversity‑affirming perspective — and offers sessions in Mandarin and Cantonese.

我可以提供普通话和粤语咨询。

Her books are now open, contact us today: https://www.kidztherapy.co.nz/contact-us

13/03/2026

And just like that… Isabella’s after‑school appointments are FULLY BOOKED!

We knew our amazing new Occupational Therapist would be popular and you proved it! Thank you to all the wonderful families who snapped up her after‑school spots so quickly.

But don’t worry…
+ Daytime appointments with Isabella are still available
+ She is also facilitating our upcoming school holiday courses:

✏️ Lowercase Legends - Handwriting Course (for kids aged 7 to 11 years old)
https://events.humanitix.com/lowercase-legends-handwriting-course-202604

🧠 Get Sorted - Executive Functioning and Self-organisation Skills (for 9 to 14 years old)
https://events.humanitix.com/get-sorted-executive-functioning-202604

Links above to grab your tickets! Limited spots available.

12/03/2026

Meet Isabella — Our New Occupational Therapist!

We’re so excited to welcome Isabella to our Kidz Therapy team! It's her first day tomorrow and is almost at full capacity already!

She brings a warm, child‑centred approach and a passion for helping tamariki build confidence, independence, and essential everyday skills.

Isabella supports children with:
+ Sensory Modulation – helping kids understand and regulate their sensory world
+ Fine & Gross Motor Development
+ Handwriting Skills – developing legibility, pencil grip, and writing fluency
+ Strengthening coordination, balance, and motor planning
+ Activities of Daily Living – supporting independence in routines and self-help
+ Toileting & Self‑Care – gentle, practical strategies for everyday success
+ Transitions & Routines – helping children manage change with confidence

Isabella is passionate about empowering children through fun, meaningful therapy sessions tailored to their unique strengths. We’re thrilled to have her on board and we know your children will love her too!

If you would like to book in her last available spots, contact us asap!
https://www.kidztherapy.co.nz/contact-us

08/03/2026

SAC - Special Assessment Conditions: Does Your Child Qualify?

Tamariki with learning difficulties, processing challenges, or specific disabilities, exams can be especially tough — even when they know the material.

That’s where Special Assessment Conditions (SAC) come in.
SAC supports help ensure students can show what they truly know by reducing barriers that get in the way of their performance. These supports are approved by NZQA and may include:
✔️ Reader
✔️ Writer
✔️ Extra time
✔️ Separate room
✔️ Use of a computer
✔️ Rest breaks

If your child struggles with:
📘 reading accuracy or speed
✍️ writing fluency
🧠 working memory
🔤 spelling
⏳ processing information quickly
😣 anxiety caused by learning challenges
…they might be eligible for SAC in tests and exams.

The key thing to know:
Applications require formal evidence, often including an Educational Psychology Assessment and reports can take around 4 weeks to complete. We provide comprehensive assessments that identify your child’s strengths and challenges, along with clear recommendations to support SAC applications.

02/03/2026

We blinked and its March!

Just a little over 4 weeks and its school holidays again. We have increased our capacity to take on Educational Psychology Assessments to cater for the mid-year exams.

If your child is in secondary school and suspect your child may have a learning difference, now is the time to sit with our Psychologist. Through an Educational Psychology Assessment, we find out if they qualify for Special Assessment Conditions (SAC) for exams.

01/03/2026

March already?! Mid‑year exams will be here before you know it…

As we settle into Term 1, it’s a great time to check in: How is your child really doing?
Are they keeping up confidently, or are there signs they might be struggling more than expected?

🧠 Did you know?
An Educational Psychology Assessment can take around 4 weeks from the assessment date to receive your full report and recommendations.
That means if you’re considering special assessment conditions for mid‑year exams, now is the time to start.

If your child is:
✨ Finding reading, writing or math unusually hard
✨ Taking much longer to complete homework
✨ Showing frustration or anxiety around learning
✨ Falling behind despite good effort

…they may benefit from a comprehensive assessment that identifies learning needs and supports applications for Special Assessment Conditions (SAC).

Early insight can make a huge difference in your child’s confidence and success.

Reach out today to book an Educational Psychology Assessment and give your child the support they need heading into mid‑year exams.

https://www.kidztherapy.co.nz/contact-us

27/02/2026

Build Strong Study Habits for a Successful School Year!

Does your child struggle with organisation, homework routines, or knowing how to study effectively?
Our Study Skills & Strategies Workshop is designed to help children develop the tools they need to learn confidently and independently.
👉 What we’ll cover:
✔ Effective study techniques
✔ Time‑management and planning skills
✔ How to break tasks into manageable steps
✔ Strategies for staying focused
✔ Practical tools to reduce stress and boost confidence

Perfect for children who need support with executive functioning, school organisation, or developing productive study habits.
👥 Secondary School Students (Years 9 to 13)
📅 Date: Saturday 14 March at 1pm to 4:30pm
📍 Location: Kidz Therapy Centre, 642 New North Road, Morningside

Only 7 tickets left. Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/study-skills-and-strategies-2026

26/02/2026

🌟 Welcome Simone: Our New Psychotherapist! 🌟
We’re excited to share that Simone is joining the Kidz Therapy team this Monday as our new Psychotherapist!

Simone is experienced supporting children, teens, and their families through a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. She offers a safe, compassionate space where young people can feel understood, supported, and empowered.

Complete our online form and request a consultation with Simone!
https://www.kidztherapy.co.nz/contact-us