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June is International Hip Dysplasia Awareness Month, a perfect time to shed light on a condition that affects many newborns and infants: Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, or DDH. As paediatric physiotherapists, we often work with families to help manage DDH, and we believe that early awareness and intervention are key to the best outcomes! […]

The Importance of Play and Social Skills for School Readiness Play, the most fundamental skill for childhood development!  Play skills are essential for ensuring your child/ren are ready for school by enabling the development of social, emotional, cognitive and physical capabilities. Play also provides children a safe space for creativity, to express their individuality and

The Central West’s town of Orange is one of the most beautiful places this side of the Blue Mountains, however, it does get incredibly cold here in Winter. How are we supposed to get our kids to burn off some energy when they will freeze as soon as they walk outside?  Well- gross motor opportunities

Importance of fine motor skills for school readiness Fine motor skills make up a very large area of the activities typically completed within the school environment and these include writing, typing, colouring, cutting and drawing.  How do I know if my child has appropriate fine motor skills for going to school? A good fine motor

May is an important time to raise awareness about Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), a group of complex, often misunderstood connective tissue disorders. Awareness helps improve early diagnosis, support, and treatment — especially in children who may struggle with daily challenges due to EDS. 🧬 What Is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes are a group of heritable

Sensory processing refers to how we register and interpret sensory input from the environment around us, and from within our body. It is the way the brain receives, organises and responds to this sensory input that enables us to meaningfully engage with the world around us. We have 5 external senses – taste, touch, smell,

Each year, the month of March is dedicated to raising awareness about Cerebral Palsy (CP). The term “cerebral” refers to the brain, while “palsy” relates to difficulties with movement. It is the most common motor disability in childhood – a condition that affects 1 in 1000 children born world wide.  Cerebral Palsy is a neurological

Our brains are much more flexible than we often think! One amazing ability our brain has is called neuroplasticity. This is the brain’s ability to reorganise itself and form new connections. For children, neuroplasticity is especially powerful, helping them recover from injuries and develop new skills for conditions that affect their movement or daily activities.

Do you have a kiddo/s aged 4-5 and thinking of sending them off to big school next year?  Are you wondering if they are ready or what they need in order to be ready?  Is this the first time it has been brought up for you?  Well don’t stress, this is the place for you!

Milestones in the first few years of a child’s life can be a really exciting time for you and your little one. As kids develop new skills, like rolling, sitting, first words, walking and different ways of playing, they also experience lots of other benefits that help to set them up for skills later in