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• 50 questions to ask when choosing a school for your child

  Posted May 15, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Are you considering primary or high school choices for your child? This comprehensive list of questions will give you ideas about what you ask teachers, principals and other parents.

  
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• 5 tips to build your child's emergent literacy

  Posted May 1, 2012 in Latest news by Rebecca King, Paediatric Speech Pathologist

  

  Want to help your child develop sound emergent literacy skills? Speech Pathologist Rebecca King shares ideas for activities and games that ll give your child a fun start to reading and writing..

  
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• Courageous Kids helps children overcome anxiety

  Posted April 19, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Anxiety affects up to 14% of Australian children. Child Psychologist Dr Veronica Harris explains how a new program called Courgaeous Kids can help anxious children

  
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• Are nursery rhymes a dying art?

  Posted April 16, 2012 in Latest news by Dr Yan Cheng, paediatric Speech Pathologist

  

  No way! says Speech Pathologist Dr Yan Cheng, who explains that rhyming games are a great way to build children's language skills. She shares ideas for easy games to play at home...

  
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• 10 ways to encourage your child to read & listen

  Posted April 4, 2012 in Latest news by Ros Osling - Speech, Literacy & Language Therapist

  

  Speech Pathologist & Literacy Specialist Ros Osling explains why listening to stories can be just as valuable for your child as reading....

  
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• Sensory Processing - Top Tips to help kids stay calm and concentrate

  Posted April 2, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker, Dagney Hopp & Ellie Jamieson

  

  Parents and teachers will value this comprehensive free list of activities and resources that can help children to stay calm and concentrate.

  
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• Anxious Kids - Experts advise parents to act

  Posted March 6, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Child Psychologist Dr Veronica Harris offer advice to parents of anxious children

  
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• 10 tips from teachers

  Posted March 2, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  There are many things that teachers wish parents would do to make life easier for their children. Kids First Director, Sonja Walker shares 10 top tips from teachers in this common sense article..

  
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• Top 20 Back to School Apps for Kids

  Posted February 17, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  Got an iPad or iPhone but not sure what apps would be best for your child? This great list of 20 Top Apps for kids has been compiled by Kids First's Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists

  
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• Special Needs Success Story

  Posted February 7, 2012 in Latest news by Sonja Walker

  

  This story tells of how one little boy with autism overcame his disability to make a happy start to school life

  
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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 from 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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