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What are the different sensory systems involved in sensory processing?

by Jessica Kennedy July 20, 2023

What are the different sensory systems involved in sensory processing?

Understanding Sensory Processing: An Overview Sensory processing is a fundamental aspect of how our bodies interact with the world around us. It e...

Posted in Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing

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Expressive Language and Receptive Language

by Jessica Kennedy July 18, 2023

Expressive Language and Receptive Language

Supporting your child's language development journey can be fun for your child aswell as you. Children can develop language at different rates so...

Posted in Language, SLT, Speech and Language, Speech Sounds

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Assessment of Need (AON) in Ireland

by Jessica Kennedy July 4, 2023

Assessment of Need in Ireland The Assessment of Need (AON) is a process in Ireland that aims to identify and address the needs of children with dis...

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Common Signs of Sensory Processing Difficulties

by Jessica Kennedy July 3, 2023

Common Signs of Sensory Processing Difficulties

You know your child better than anyone else and you are well aware of their needs, behaviours, and their challenges, but an area of child develo...

Posted in Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing, Sensory Toys

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Occupational Therapy: Supporting Your Child's Development

by Jessica Kennedy July 1, 2023

Occupational Therapy: Supporting Your Child's Development

Occupational Therapy Near Me: Supporting Your Child's Development Understanding the Importance of Occupational Therapy for Children In today's fas...

Posted in Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy

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What is Sensory Processing?

by Jessica Kennedy June 26, 2023

What is Sensory Processing: Unraveling the Complexity As parents, we constantly strive to understand and support our children's unique needs. One ...

Posted in school, Self Regulation, Sensory Equipment, Sensory Integration, Sensory Processing, Sensory Space

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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

by Sean O Tuama May 17, 2023

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

When should I choose this 'Area of Focus' for my Gabadoo? AAC, which stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, is a term used to descr...

Posted in AAC, AAC Device, Language Disorder, non verbal, SLT

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Speech Sounds

by Jessica Kennedy May 17, 2023

When should I choose this area of focus for my Gabadoo? Speech sounds are the individual units of sound that make up words in a language. Children ...

Posted in communication, Expressive Language, Language Disorder, SLT, Speech, Speech and Language, Speech Sounds

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Bed-Time Routines & Sleep

by Jessica Kennedy May 17, 2023

When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Parents may seek support for sleep and bedtime routines through Gabadoo for a number of rea...

Posted in Bedtime Routine, Sleep, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Problems

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Home Adaptations

by Jessica Kennedy May 17, 2023

When should I choose this 'Area of Focus' for my Gabadoo? Although our team won't be doing an in-person home assessment, one of our Occupational Th...

Posted in Accessibility, Home Adaptations, Home Design, Occupational Therapy, Space Design

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Play

by Jessica Kennedy May 17, 2023

When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Play is such an important part of a child's development and preferences for types of play i...

Posted in Occupational Therapy, Play, Play Skills, Play Therapy, Pretend Play, Sensory Processing, social skills, Speech and Language, Toy Ideas

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Organisational Skills

by Sean O Tuama May 17, 2023

When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? There are several reasons why a parent would choose to focus on developing their child's or...

Posted in Disorganised, dyspraxia, Executive Functioning, Occupational Therapy, Organisational Skills, Teenager

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