Apps to help gross motor skills

DEM DANCING BONES IPad apps don’t have to be just about sitting in front of screen. Check out our pick of some downloads that encourage movement and a chance to practice some key motor skills: Learn anatomy while you move and groove GONOODLE together! Dem Dancing Bones is a hilarious take on the well known traditional anatomy Make screen time active with 300+ dance song. Your kids will absolutely love the videos, yoga exercises, and mindfulness funny dances performed by this cartoon activities for kids! GoNoodle was developed by Skeleton named Mr. Bones a team of seasoned designers, educators, child development specialists, and researchers. KIDS YOGAVERSE: I AM LOVE JUMP JUMP FROGGY 2 The iPad app teaches 13 poses and breathing techniques set to music with Get a jump start on physical fitness and vibrant backdrops. We step onto our magic fundamental mathematical concepts while mat and fly through the ancient lands of exercising body and mind with Flip the Frog and Egypt. We are as strong as a mountain, as his colourful friends. Your physical motion in silly as a Laughing Dove and as playful as the real world controls the action simply hold a dolphin. Dive deep into the Red Sea to your device in your hands and jump! The higher discover indigenous curiosities, like a you jump, the higher the frog jumps! long-lost sphinx!

SWORKIT KIDS

Within the popular Sworkit workout app there is a free kids workout section with a variety of fun workouts to help get those wiggles and giggles out. With each exercise presented visually, the app guides students through exercise routines focusing on strength, agility, flexibility, and balance, such as doing the crab crawl, squats, or side plank.

S U P E R S T R E T C H Y O G A

Move, play and breathe as Super Stretch introduces you to his friends and their yoga poses. Super Stretch is your guide who takes you on your journey. Using storytelling, animation and video examples, kids enjoy making NAMASTE a part of their day.

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We fully understand that when we engage with a client to supply an assistive technology solution, we are providing them with much more than just a piece of equipment; it is an extension of their being and the gateway to a more independent and fulfilling life. Having a clear understanding of the physical and emotional needs of the client and those caring for them is paramount in view of determining the optimum specification and configuration of their equipment. Every user is different, and vast benefits can stem from individualising and innovating with otherwise ‘generic’ components. We know that getting the details right can make a world of difference to quality of life.

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THERAPY AT ALLOWAH

Allowah Disability Support Services is an NDIS accredited disability support provider. We provide a huge range of supports, so that your child gets the care they need...all in one place. Psychology Services & Behaviour Support

Allowah offers quality psychological supports, services and assessments, delivered by our suitably qualified clinicians. We work with families to find out how we can best help.

We provide: • Mental health services and counselling support for the management of anxiety, depression, grief, stress, emotional regulation difficulties,

PTSD and more. • Evidence-based assessment to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive disabilities, learning difficulties or disorders, ADHD and a variety of mental health conditions. • Personality assessments • Comprehensive assessment including

Functional Behaviour Assessments • Development of interim and comprehensive behaviour support plans

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy at Allowah offers a range of services, with a particular strength in supporting children with very complex needs. Our skilled physiotherapists provide expert support with: • Early Intervention – gross motor development • Prescription of walking aids and standing frames • Body garment recommendation • Bike riding training and recommendation • Manual handling education and training • Serial casting (to help foot positioning), • Prescription and recommendation of AFOs and other foot splints • And more! Occupational Therapy Our Occupational Therapists operate as part of our therapy team, working to promote participation and enjoyment in the activities of everyday life.

We provide: • Therapy intervention for development of hand skills. • Therapy intervention to increase a child’s participation in leisure activities, improving play skills and developing social and emotional capacities. • Assistance to choose aids and equipment (including transfer equipment, seating and wheelchairs, bathing and showering equipment, beds and mattresses) • A range of assessments including:

Occupational Therapy Assessment, Sensory

Assessments, Functional Living Skills

Assessment, Developmental Assessment (fine and gross motor), assessment and trial for wheelchairs and other equipment, and

Complex Wheelchair and Seating Assessment.

Dietetics

Our Dietitian is qualified and skilled in paediatric nutrition and dietetics, with a wealth of experience working with children with complex disabilities. Offering expertise in both oral and enteral nutrition, our Dietetic services include: • individual assessment and advice: in person, home and school visits, and/or teleconference • detailed nutritional analysis for oral and enteral intake • comprehensive anthropometric assessments • tube feeds and nutritional supplements at special prices using the Home Enteral Nutrition scheme • collaborative nutritional management and care with the dietitians of the Sydney Children’s

Hospital Network.

Support Coordination

Allowah offers Support Coordination to assist children, families and carers with the planning and management of the range of services you receive. This is offered for all levels of complexity, from basic help to high level coordination for very complex situations.

Our experienced Support Coordinator offers: • Assistance in the transitioning of young people with disabilities from paediatric to adult care services. • Personalised support to empower families with the skills and information to make their own decisions about the kind of services they receive. • Help to understand your plan and build the skills that you need to implement and utilise

NDIS funding efficiently and cost-effectively. • Coordination and review of a wide range of your chosen services to increase your capacity to maintain a good quality of life. • Guidance in exploring potential resources and external services when needed

Speech Pathology Our Speech Pathologist diagnoses, manages and treats children who are unable to communicate effectively or who have difficulty with feeding and swallowing.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU

At Allowah, we provide our services with a child and family-centred approach. While delivering care and support, we also seek to provide emotional and social support to each child, their families, and carers.

MyTime Parent Support Group Sometimes you just need to talk to people who ‘get it’. That’s one reason our MyTime support group continues to grow. We currently meet online each week and welcome anyone who cares for a child with a disability to come and chat.

Holiday & Weekend Program Allowah’s Holiday Programs are a great way for kids to spend time doing a range of fun activities in a safe and caring environment. We have adapted our program to run in a way that allows the fun to continue whilst following the latest COVID-safe health advice.

Respite If your child has complex medical needs and you are looking for respite, talk to us. We have a number of options available and are highly skilled in looking after children with complex disabilities and medical needs.

Post surgery care Lots of children with complex disabilities need surgery and care for the first few weeks after surgery can be daunting. We are here to help with private hospital admission or respite care provided by our clinical nursing team.

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