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19/03/2026

Handwriting Club is back!! We had such a blast this term with✍️Write On! Handwriting Club✍️ for Ages 6–7

Led by a paediatric occupational therapist, this small-group club (1 therapist : 3 children) is designed to help kids improve handwriting legibility - focusing on placement, sizing, and spacing so their writing is clear, neat, and confident.

Through fun, engaging activities, children will strengthen fine motor skills, build writing stamina, and develop strategies they can carry into the classroom.

📍 Limited spots available - call Theraplay office at 221-3866 to secure your child’s space today!

‼️Children must meet specific criteria to be included in the group‼️

HandwritingHelp

18/03/2026

✨ We’re so excited to share something new with you
Our new website is live🥳

We’ve made it easier for you to find the support your child needs 🤍
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17/03/2026

Foundational skills for preschool

When people talk about kindergarten readiness, academics tend to get all the attention. But the skills kids really need to be successful in the classroom come long before worksheets.

Let's break down the foundational skills that support learning, participation, and independence, including:
• regulating emotions and calming the body
• transitioning between activities
• using the bathroom and washing hands
• managing clothing and lunch containers
• attending, listening, and following directions
• sharing, waiting, and taking turns

These are the skills that help kids function in a classroom—and they develop through play, routines, and supportive experiences over time.

Want the FREE Printable Checklist? Drop an 🍎 in the comments and we'll send it your way!"

16/03/2026

Executive age and ADHD

The brain of the ADHD child is developing at an average 30?hind schedule in the frontal lobe region according to leading ADHD researcher Dr Russell Barkley.

The frontal lobe controls regulation. It is the executive function part of the brain. It is the boss, the voice in your brain, the executive assistant, that tells you what to do with what you know and learn.

Because this part is behind schedule, children with ADHD brains are not always able to access the information they know to make use of it.

>>> https://www.graceunderpressure.blog/2017/10/16/what-is-my-childs-executive-function-age

14/03/2026

Teenagers and sleep

13/03/2026

What is PDA?

Many parents hear the term PDA and feel confused or worried. If that’s you, you’re not alone.

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance, also known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy) describes a profile where a child experiences everyday demands as a threat to their sense of safety and control. These children aren’t being defiant for the sake of it — their nervous system is working hard to stay regulated.

Understanding PDA helps us shift from “won’t” to “can’t yet,” and from control to collaboration.

Today’s posts will gently unpack what PDA can look like, why it happens, and how to support a child with compassion and brain-based strategies.

Follow along to better understand PDA, save the ones that resonate, and share with someone who may need this perspective.

12/03/2026

Understanding proprioceptive hypersensitivity

Autistic sensory experiences can be:
✨ Hyper-sensitive (too much)
✨ Hypo-sensitive (not enough)
✨ Fluctuating
✨ Deeply intense in both beautiful and painful ways

It’s not one-size-fits-all.

If a child covers their ears, avoids eye contact, refuses certain clothes, or melts down in busy places —
ask “What are they feeling?”
not “How do I stop this?”

If you want to support autistic people:
✔️ Try reducing sensory load in classrooms and workplaces
✔️ Offer alternatives (lighting, headphones, seating)
✔️ Believe people when they say something hurts
✔️ Stop labelling distress as defiance

Accessibility is respect.

10/03/2026

ADHD and sleep issues

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09/03/2026

Classroom modifications

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Did you know that children that have attention issues in the classroom can benefit from certain modifications to improve their learning ability. https://ilslearningcorner.com/classroom-modifications-help-students-fidgeting-attention-focus/

08/03/2026

The accuracy 💯

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100%!!

07/03/2026

Cultivating a growth mindset

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🧠✨ Your words matter… especially the ones you say to yourself.

A growth mindset starts with positive self-talk—replacing “I can’t” with “I can learn” and “I’m not good at this” with “I’m still learning.” 💪🌱

The way we talk to ourselves shapes the way we tackle challenges. Let’s make it kind, encouraging, and unstoppable. 💖

06/03/2026

Parenting your neurodivergent kids

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“Parenting a child with ADHD when you have ADHD isn’t about getting it right or having it all figured out. It’s about building a relationship that can hold imperfection, honesty, and repair.