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About 8% of children in Australia have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the past, treatment for ADHD has been limited to medication. However, now it is generally accepted that the most effective treatment for ADHD should be ‘patient-centred’ and involve a range of treatments.
Director of Kindy Dance Time, Lara Gandini, says dancing in the early years has many other benefits too – and it’s a great way to promote children’s social, emotional and cognitive development. ‘Our main aim at Kindy Dance Time is to encourage and broaden a child’s love of dance,’ she said. ‘But because of our expertly-created syllabus, we’re also seeing many more advancements in their overall development.
Treatments that have been proven to be effective include behavioural therapy, psycho-education, lifestyle and diet changes – and Neurofeedback Therapy (brainwave training).
There is no one-size-fitsall approach and families should be able to make an informed choice based upon the range of treatments now available. The Perth Brain Centre focuses primarily on providing Neurofeedback Therapy in conjunction with behavioural interventions, psycho-education, lifestyle and dietary advice. Neurofeedback is recognised by The American Academy of Paediatrics to be an effective treatment for ADHD and is
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Neurofeedback is a brain-based treatment that uses a sophisticated brain-computer interface to ‘strengthen’ or retrain the brain. At The Perth Brain Centre, a special scan, called a QEEG is used to pinpoint the problem areas within the brain, which permits targeted and individualised training. The Perth Brain Centre has been helping children with ADHD and their families for 10 years. Getting successful treatment for ADHD can change your child’s life. For further information, phone 6500 3277 or visit perthbraincentre.com.au
Dancing helps children learn to identify patterns and teaches them numerical concepts like sequences. It also helps with their confidence, self-esteem, social skills, listening and concentration. ‘They also learn to express emotion and imagination without vocabulary,’ said Lara. ‘Something that people don’t immediately think about when they think about dance.’ Kindy Dance Time teachers are
professionals in preschool dance, and teach from a highly acclaimed syllabus designed for children aged 2–5, which is endorsed by early years professionals such as occupational therapists and early childhood educators. ‘Our teachers share a passion for teaching dance to preschoolers and are all highly trained,’ Lara said. Programs are age-specific at Kindy Dance Time, with students divided into different age groups. Classes have themes such as ‘At the Farm’ and ‘Under the Sea’ makes them even more fun for preschoolers. ‘We also like to keep things fast-paced to keep toddlers and pre-schoolers engaged,’ said Lara. Kindy Dance Time offers classes in more than 20 Perth suburbs. Kindy A classes, for children aged 2 to 3.5, run for 30 minutes and require parent participation. Kindy B classes run for 45 minutes and cater for 3.5–5 year olds, and parents are permitted to stay and watch. For more information about Kindy Dance Time visit kindydancetime.com.au or call 1300 922 892.
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The Perth Brain Centre, established in 2007, uses QEEG Functional Brain Imaging to direct effective treatments and natural ways to help the brain. An experienced and caring team of healthcare professionals provides leading-edge treatments directed towards “strengthening” and “re-training” the brain helping both children and adults with a range of conditions.
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• Anxiety and Depression Brain-based therapies are appealing because they are non-invasive and drug-free. Detailed assessments, including QEEG Functional Brain Imaging, are used to develop personalised treatment programmes.
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