Hi Spring Forward families,
Find out what’s new and upcoming this month at Spring Forward, below;
Table of Contents:
Quotes | Announcements | Holiday Programs | Service Updates | Product of The Month | Client Achievements | Blog News
Quotes
Something Inspirational
“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.”- Martin Luther King, Jr
Something Reassuring
“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world, not even your troubles.” – Charlie Chapman
Announcements
A big thank you to:
- Katie ~ Break thru
- Taf ~ Umuntu Ngabantu
- Oliver ~ Noro Music Therapy
- Ivana ~ Hope Health & Care Services
- Jenny ~ Affinity Specialist Centre
“Thank you for the time taken to meet with me and for the opportunity to share knowledge. I really enjoyed the ethos of each company and how it shone through in my interactions with you.”
~ Roxanne, Physiotherapist
Bayley Screeners Continue!
We continue to offer developmental screeners to kids under three and a half. Occupational Therapist Melissa will be visiting multiple centres across Penrith & surrounds during July.
Interested?
Share our details with your preschool, daycare, parents group or early development centre.
Thank you to our current partners:
- Kids Academy – Caddens
- Kids Academy – Regentville
- Kids Academy – Penrith
- Kids Academy – Glenmore Park
Check your child’s development with our free online development checklist for children 0-3.5 years.
Speech Screeners Continue!
We are excited to be bringing speech screeners to kids between three and a half and five. Speech and Language Pathologist Erin will visit Kids Academy centres in Penrith and surrounds this month! Interested? Share our details with your preschool, daycare, parents group or early development centre. Thank you to our current partners:
- Kids Academy – Regentville
- Kids Academy – Glenmore Park
Physio Screeners Continue!
We are excited to be bringing physiotherapy screeners to kids between three and a half and five. Physiotherapist Roxanne will visit centres in Penrith and surrounds this month! Interested? Share our details with your preschool, daycare, parents group or early development centre.
Upcoming Programs
Term 3 Programs!
Below is a list of our programs running in term 3!
Contact us to book your spot today.
Your favourite program isn’t listed? Submit an expression of interest for the group you desire.
Client Achievements
“Marcus is killig it with his words, forming two word sentences, communicating to mum and dad, so awesome to see his progress.”
~ Monica, Speech Pathologist
Service Updates
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
All private fees will increase by up to 6% on the 18th July 2022.
Early Intervention Pathway!
Speak to your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) to see how they can advocate for their child’s needs for therapy. For NDIS participants and also individuals who aren’t eligible for funding, LACs provide a link to community support such as health, social, transport, and education, as well as outlining the need for additional services.
Do you find yourself constantly telling your child to stand up straight? You’re certainly not alone – poor posture is diagnosed in approximately 38.3% of children. Read more here.
Many distractions take our attention away from learning and studying — added stimuli significantly affect the learning process for those diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, or various learning disabilities. Read more here.
Product Of The Month
10 Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew
“This is an easy, short book that I found practical and respectful. I highly recommend it to parents, teachers and new therapists as an easy reference point”
~ Michelle, Occupational Therapist
Sensory Therapy Swing
- Builds strength and develops balance
- Swinging and movement help develop essential skills.
- Improves body and spatial awareness
Talking Flash Cards
- Learn sight words
- Enhance cognitive ability
- Exercise hearing
- Build vocabulary.