When a child is first diagnosed with a developmental delay or disability, the child and parents can sometimes enter what feels like a whirlwind rollercoaster ride of assessments, goal setting, therapy appointments, home activities, and more therapy appointments. So much time and effort is put into helping the child to learn new skills, integrate [...]
Written by Emily Hayles - Physiotherapist and Owner, and author of 'Braver than you think: How to help your child with a disability live their best life' When a child is not meeting their motor milestones like their peers, is slow in their development, or has been diagnosed with a disability – amongst other [...]
Why do kids need physiotherapy? What do you do? When I tell people I am a paediatric physiotherapist, or a physiotherapist who works with babies and children, people frequently respond with “Um, ok. What do kids need to see a physio for?". Most people generally have an idea what physio's might do for adults [...]
In April, we welcomed Caitlin Hibbard, physiotherapist, to the Move and Play Paediatric Therapy team. Caitlin is an experienced physiotherapist who has a passion for working with children, and the Mum of two delightful little boys. Caitlin has worked with children and families with a variety of different needs across hospital and community settings. [...]
In January we welcomed Anna Deguara to Move and Play Paediatric Therapy as a physiotherapist in a full time capacity. Anna is an experienced physiotherapist who has worked for the past 4 years in the field of paediatrics treating infants and children with a wide range of developmental conditions. In addition, Anna has completed of [...]