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Sensory Processing in Children: Signs, Strategies and Support

Sensory processing plays a powerful role in your child’s behaviour, emotional regulation and confidence. This guide breaks down the key signs of sensory processing differences, practical strategies you can use at home, and when to seek extra support — helping your child feel safe, calm and ready to learn.
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Why Hopping Matters: A Key Milestone in Your Child’s Development

Hopping is more than just a fun skill — it’s an important milestone that shows strength, balance, coordination and confidence. Learn when children typically hop, why it matters and how to support their development.
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Beyond Behaviour Management: Supporting children and families to encourage positive behaviours

Discover strategies for supporting children with positive behaviours that go beyond behaviour management. Learn how connection, compassion, and confidence can help children thrive.
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NDIS Changes Since May and What It Means for You

Wondering how the latest NDIS changes affect your child’s therapy? We break down what’s new with quarterly funding, pricing updates and how to stay on top of your plan, with tips from Deb, our Executive Director.
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What Does Therapy Involve at TFK?

Therapy is more than just what happens in the session room. This blog explores the unseen work therapists do behind the scenes to support your child’s progress. From planning and documentation to collaboration and care, it’s all part of the journey. Let’s look beneath the surface.
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Unlocking Potential: Neuroplasticity in Early Intervention Therapy for Children

Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire, especially strong in early childhood. Targeted therapy during this time helps build stronger, more functional brain pathways. Whether your child is learning to move, speak or sit, early intervention makes a difference.
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Sensory Spaces To Help Regulate Your Child’s Emotions

Sensory spaces are areas to help a child regulate their emotions and behaviours – this blog will help you understand the different sensory needs and how you can recreate a DIY sensory space at home.
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Toe Walking

Toe walking is when a child is unable to make heel contact during the walking cycle, and stays on their toes. This blog walks you through the conditions associated with toe walking, when you should get your child assessed and what treatment involves.
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Speech Sound Disorders – Articulation and Phonological Processes

How can you tell if your child has a speech sound disorder? Find out the signs of articulation and phonological disorders in this blog. Read on!
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What Is Joint Attention In Children?

Joint attention is a crucial developmental milestone in children. This blog explains joint attention & some effective joint attention activities for kids.
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What is Developmental Coordination Disorder? 

This blog discusses DSD, which may be an appropriate diagnosis for some children with difficulties attaining/performing motor skills.
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Intensive Paediatric Therapy – helping Amelia reach her goals

Amelia comes to Therapies for Kids and participates in regular Intensive Paediatric Therapy to work on a number of…
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