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AllStarTeam
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Your child isn’t giving you a hard time, your child is having a hard time
How to co-regulate with your child over the holidays The Christmas holidays are upon us which, for most, means much more family time!...
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AllStarTeam
Oct 29, 20244 min read
How we do therapy
We often get asked about our approach to therapy, because for some people it’s so different to what they are used to. At All Star, all of...
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Jaime Prescott
Sep 16, 20246 min read
Learning to read and write; it starts in early childhood
Let’s talk about something that might hit close to home for many families and educators: the complexities of learning to read amongst...
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Rachel Banks
Aug 19, 20246 min read
Please, tell your child they're autistic
*Please note: We use the word autistic at All Star, as this is the term preferred by the majority of the autistic community. The...
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Rachel Banks
Aug 1, 20244 min read
Out of the Box Milestones: Neurodivergent Kids Doing it Their Way
Developmental milestones are specific skills or behaviours that occur in typical kids in a predictable sequence as they grow and develop....
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Rachel Banks
Jun 24, 20243 min read
Unleashing the power of play therapy
Ever thought "my kid just seems to play when they go to therapy, are they even working?!". We get asked about this a lot here at All Star...
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Rachel Banks
Dec 4, 20234 min read
How to land your perfect New Grad job
Our tips for landing your ideal position as a new graduate
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Rachel Banks
Nov 19, 20212 min read
Why you should let your child get some risky play in their day
Ever found yourself hovering when your child starts to climb a tree? What about telling them “be careful!” when they’re balancing on a...
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Rachel Banks
Mar 16, 20212 min read
Autistic girls vs. autistic boys - what’s the difference?
Girls are significantly more likely to be missed for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Statistics vary, however they range from a...
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Rachel Banks
Nov 16, 20202 min read
"Whole body listening" and why we need to move on from it
The phrase "whole body listening" is often used in classrooms as a way to prompt students to sit with their hands in their laps, legs...
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Rachel Banks
Sep 17, 20203 min read
Sensory Processing difficulties and your child
Whether you’re a therapist, teacher or parent, you’ve probably had to spend more time than you’d like settling temper tantrums or trying...
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Rachel Banks
Aug 30, 20202 min read
Letters, numbers and your child
Learning to write, recognize letters and numbers and eventually read is a skill that many of us adults take for granted, but for many...
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Rachel Banks
Jul 29, 20202 min read
PLAY as a mode of therapy
I was recently reminded by two small children how simple yet exciting bubbles can be. In this COVID-19 time, I've been avoiding using...
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Rachel Banks
Jul 17, 20202 min read
What's this "crossing the midline" business all about?
The midline of the body is what you would get if you drew a straight line from the top of your head right down the middle. Crossing the...
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Rachel Banks
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Screen time and your child - managing the digital age
With computers, tablets and phones everywhere, screen time just seems to follow us. This can make it especially difficult to monitor and...
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