The Playful Path

 

The Power of Goals in Paediatric Prescription brisbane exercise physiologists paediatric exercise Oct 24, 2023

Goals - one of my favourite topics. It’s no secret that I love to set goals, almost to my detriment. It is one of my things. If you aren't familiar with my planning retreat every quarter...

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The Magic of Mindful Belly Breathing for Children: A Guide to Promoting Well-being Oct 10, 2023

The Magic of Mindful Belly Breathing for Children

 

Breathing is the absolute life force that keeps us going. It's like the superhero power we all possess without needing a cape. But when it...

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Unlocking the power of the Sensory System with Movement Oct 09, 2023

Unlocking the power of the Sensory System : Exercise for stimulation and engagement 

 

In our previous blog post, we explored the fascinating world of sensory processing and its crucial...

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The importance of story telling Sep 24, 2023

Storytelling is more than just words on a page; it's a gateway to a world of imagination, growth, and profound development for children. And it most certainly is not limited to the pages of a...

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The Elegant Dance of "Sensory Input = Motor Output brisbane exercise physiologists brisbane pilates child development children pilates motor sensory Sep 18, 2023

If you've been following my journey for a while, you're likely aware of my fascination with the profound relationship between the sensory system and the motor system. This captivating connection...

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Prescribing for All Abilities: Embracing Unique Developmental Journeys brisbane exercise physiologists brisbane pilates children development Sep 10, 2023

Children's development is a fascinating and intricate process shaped by the formation and connection of brain cells. While most of these cells are present before birth, the crucial connections...

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Measuring What Matters : Paediatric Assessments and Outcome Measures Demystified. brisbane exercise physiologists brisbane pilates child development Sep 01, 2023

 

In the field of child development, precise measurement and assessment play a pivotal role in gauging progress and tailoring interventions effectively. Although as I have learnt over the...

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Breaking Down Barriers - The three critical things you must do to boost engagement for your paediatric clients brisbane exercise physiologists kidsheartpilates paedtrics Aug 28, 2023

 

  • Understand sensory needs 
  • Multifaceted communication 
  • Use the engagement superpower that is exercise. 

 

 

Engaging paediatric clients can be a rewarding yet...

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Breaking Down Barriers - My engagement theory that will change your approach to paediatric clients, My effective 3 level approach to engagement child development engagement Aug 21, 2023

The question I am asked all of the time is  “how do I engage a child, particularly if they aren't interested’ 

Engagement = learning  = growth and successful outcomes for...

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Unlocking the power of the Sensory System : Exercise for stimulation and engagement balance brisbane exercise physiologists exercise kids heart pilates ndis neurodevelopment conditions senory processing workout experiance Aug 14, 2023

In our previous blog post, we explored the fascinating world of sensory processing and its crucial role in shaping our understanding of the environment. We discovered the diverse components of the...

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Understanding the Sensory System. brisbane exercise physiologists brisbane pilates neurodevelopment conditions Aug 07, 2023

Did you know that 1 in every 6 children has sensory processing issues, which may impact how they experience and respond to the world around them? Or that 66% of children with Autism have...

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The Winning Paediatric Prescription Formula for Engaging Children in Physical Exercise Jul 24, 2023

As an experienced Exercise Physiologist and Pilates Instructor, I've had the opportunity to prescribe exercise to children with varying developmental abilities in different settings. Through my...

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