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Information and Handy Hints

May 03rd, 2022

3/5/2022

 
​Is a child you know struggling at home and school?
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A child you know may 

  • not be keeping up with their peers
  • not be engaging in learning
  •  be struggling with handwriting
  • be miserable at home or school
  • not be socialising successfully
  • have unusual or odd behaviours
  • behave aggressively
  • avoid new experiences
 
Physical, thinking or sensory problems may create challenges for learning, social exchanges and behaviour.  Some common causes are:

  • Developmental Dyspraxia or Coordination Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Developmental Delay
  • Learning difficulties
  • Sensory Processing / Integration Disorder
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders 
 
Many children will not have a diagnosis; however, Therapy Professionals friendly therapists may be able to help.
 
Some common issues families and teachers may experience are in the following lists:

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Movements 
  • being clumsy, uncoordinated
  • being accident prone
  • poor balance
  • playing sports
  • poor posture, floppy or rigid
  • avoiding physical activity
  • poor hand eye coordination
  • sitting still
 
 Hand skills 
  • handwriting
  • using cutlery
  • dressing – buttons and zips
  • washing and cleaning themselves

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Sound, touch, sight, taste, smell or balance

  • sensitive to certain sounds or noises eg covers ears to block out sound
  • resisting brushing teeth and hair, or cutting nails
  • needing to chew objects eg cloths or toys
  • needing to swing, rock, flap, spin or touch objects
  • fussy eating or gagging on some foods
  • being in a busy place eg shopping malls

Thinking

  • reading 
  • short attention span
  • losing and forgetting things
  • following instructions
  • being understood
  • being motivated 
  • getting started (initiating)
  • problem solving 
 
 
Relating to others

  • playing with others
  • expressing needs and wants clearly
  • fitting in - has few friends
  • eye contact
  • confidence
  • interpreting social cues

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Behaviour                  
                                    
  • constantly being ‘in trouble’
  • being the ‘class clown’
  • being obsessed with a topic 
  •  ‘melt downs’
  • trying new things
  • being withdrawn
  • coping with change
  • anxiety
 
One or more of these problems may indicate a need for help
 
We know when a child is struggling, it affects the whole family and classroom. Our therapists will give support and advice as required by:

  • identifying and helping you understand the cause of your child’s difficulties
  • providing cost effective practical everyday solutions for you and others to help your child
  • making a plan and helping you put it into action
  • sourcing equipment
 

Therapy Professionals Therapists
 
will work with people of all ages who are struggling with physical, thinking, sensory, social and behavioural challenges.
 
We provide services wherever the person/child lives, works, learns or plays.
 
When desirable we will work closely with:
  • families
  • caregivers
  • teachers
  • teacher aids
  •  our team of Physio, Speech Language, Music and Occupational Therapists, & Dietitians (see individual therapy brochures).
  • other health professionals
  • workplaces, employers and schools
 
If a child you know needs help, you don’t have to struggle alone, we can help we can come to you. 
 
Just contact Therapy Professionals:
 
            Ph: 03 377 5280          Email: [email protected]
            Website: www.therapyprofessionals.co.nz

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