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• My friend's child has autism...how can I help?

  Posted February 6, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Eight practical tips to help you to support a friend whose child is disagnosed with autism for teacher and Kids First Children's Services Director Sonja Walker

  
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• Giving kids with disabilities a Better Start

  Posted January 11, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  This introduction to Better Start for Children with a Disability explains how vital funding support for children with special needs makes Early Intervention more affordable for families

  
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• Helping your ASD child have a happy Christmas

  Posted December 19, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Kids First Director Sonja Walker's handy hints for helping children with Autism to enjoy the Christmas season

  
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• 10 great bedtime stories for kids

  Posted December 15, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Ten tried and true bedtime tales for reluctant sleepers who always want just one more story

  
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• Position vacant - Speech Pathologist

  Posted December 14, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Are you a Speech Pathologist looking for a rewarding and fun place to work? A great job at Kids First is now available

  
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• 10 Top Christmas Apps for Kids

  Posted December 6, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Kids First Director Sonja Walker has scoured iTunes to bring you 10 top Apps for your kids this Christmas.

  
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• School holiday strategies for kids

  Posted December 6, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Beat summer holiday boredom with these 5 great ideas for keeping kids interested, creative and busy during the school break.

  
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• Apps for kids are awesome

  Posted November 4, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Want to know the best apps to boost kids therapy & learning? This list from Kids First's experts is a great place to start

  
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• Connecting with our kids

  Posted November 4, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Teacher and children's affairs writer, Sonja Walker, encourages parents to'connect' with their kids at the end of a busy school day

  
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• 10 tips to foster your child's love of reading

  Posted November 2, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Practical tips to encourage your child's love of reading are explained by Kids First Director and teacher, Sonja Walker

  
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• Understanding Sensory Integration

  Posted November 1, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Sensory Processing diffulties cause many children to struggle with behaviour, learning and language. This free Kids First event for parents and teachers will provide information and tips for helping kids to succeed

  
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• Dagney is a Sensory Defender

  Posted October 17, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Dagney Hopp is an Occupational Therapist who specialises in supporting children with sensory Integration challenges. Dagney uses DIR Floortime methods to unlock kids' potential and help them to connect with their world

  
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• Morgan makes Occupational Therapy fun

  Posted October 17, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Morgan Wesbter is one of Kids First's popular Occupational Therapists. Morgan is a specialist in helping children to improve their handwriting, organisation and concentration skills...

  
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• Kids improve handwriting

  Posted September 29, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Write Away is an effective small group program that helps kids to improve their handwriting and fine motor skills. Occupational Therapist Morgan Webster explains why Write Away works so well and how improvng handwriting can enhance children's learning.

  
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• Friends for Life

  Posted September 22, 2011 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Friends for Life, an anxiety prevention program for children that's been acknowledged by the World Health Organisation as a proven treatmnt for stressed children, is just one of the services Dr Veronica Harris (Kids First's Clinical Psychologist) provides for kids

  
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