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Healthy Strides Foundation
Australia
Приєднався 6 лют 2018
Perth's only dedicated, intensive therapy, goal directed, evidence-based paediatric practice. Research and evidence based practices form the basis of all of our programs - Healthy Strides was formed on the research of iStride (led by Dr Dayna Pool at Perth Children's Hospital) and continues to complete paediatric research programs including KINDY MOVES (2019, 2020), CPMovetime (2021) and in 2022 - Active Strides-CP.
We are a Telethon beneficiary, Not for Profit, charitable organisation located in Perth, Western Australia, that provides intensive therapy, multi-disciplinary evidence based rehabilitation programs for children and young adults with neurological conditions and injuries to improve quality of life and meaningful participation. The Healthy Strides Foundation is an ACNC registered not-for-profit health promotions charity with tax deductible gift status.
We are a Telethon beneficiary, Not for Profit, charitable organisation located in Perth, Western Australia, that provides intensive therapy, multi-disciplinary evidence based rehabilitation programs for children and young adults with neurological conditions and injuries to improve quality of life and meaningful participation. The Healthy Strides Foundation is an ACNC registered not-for-profit health promotions charity with tax deductible gift status.
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The seasonality of therapy
Переглядів 816 годин тому
In this episode, we explore some of the reasons why therapy can be put on hold and the view that therapy can be seasonal. It is simply not possible or healthy to have ongoing therapy. The purpose of therapy is really to bridge the gap between where children are right now and where they want to be. So having periods of time to work on a goal is just as important as having times to let the skills...
The latest interventions, research and evidence
Переглядів 514 днів тому
Trustworthy research and the latest news in the world of neurodisability Dayna and the whole Healthy Strides team recently attended the AusACPDM conference on the Gold Coast. I sat down with Dayna to ask the important questions and the key takeaways were: • The content of the conference confirmed that Healthy Strides is sitting at the front end when it comes to providing the best interventions ...
Professional (adaptive) sports and the Paralympics!
Переглядів 128 днів тому
Professional sporting and Paralympics Today we discussed what modified and accessible sports are available to families who might be feeling motivated after watching the Paralympics. If your child has an interest and enjoys or has friends already playing a sport they want to play with, then you can start there. Do they like throwing a ball, bouncing a ball, kicking a ball, swimming? There will b...
Therapy at daycare and school
Переглядів 3Місяць тому
What is the perfect balance of therapy and school? On today's podcast Dayna and I discuss what the ideal balance could look like once your child starts school or daycare. Being told it was time to slow down on therapy and let our child be a child was an important permission I needed to alleviate the parental guilt associated with reducing the therapy schedule, changing the therapist’s role and ...
Daycare and Neurodisability
Переглядів 7Місяць тому
This was another really important topic we discussed today as it's a question we get a lot in the clinic and that is about sending a child with a neurodisability to daycare. There are many reasons a family will send a child to daycare, so the parents can work or get some respite or it may be to socialise their child. Dayna and I discuss the benefits and importance in some circumstances of sendi...
When to present to ED (or call an ambulance)
Переглядів 4Місяць тому
When to present to ED (or call an ambulance) A lot of the time it can be very clear when you need to call an ambulance or present to ED such as for seizures, breathing issues, and severe illness but there is also a lot of gray area with some of our children and i know a lot of us do our best to avoid the “bugs” in hospital’s and unnecessary medical trauma. Some tips and tricks we share for ED v...
Troubleshooting with a Non Verbal Child
Переглядів 4Місяць тому
How to troubleshoot when something is wrong with a non verbal child. It can be so distressing for everyone involved when something is wrong with your child and they can't tell you what, it's really hard to know where to start sometimes, when to take action and who can help. A lot of families have to rely on intuition and sometimes this intuition won't always match a typical clinical presentatio...
Screen-time, how much is too much?
Переглядів 72 місяці тому
This has been a common question and topic not only within the neurodisability community but also the families and carers of neurotypical children. What is too much screen time and when is screen time a bad thing? The research covered in this article is available here: Mallawaarachchi S, Burley J, Mavilidi M, et al. Early Childhood Screen Use Contexts and Cognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes: A S...
All about the GMFCS!
Переглядів 82 місяці тому
GMFCS - When to expect a GMFCS score and can this change over time? As parents and carers of children with neurodisabilities we can't help but hyperfocus on the few bits of information we can get when our children are young that give us insight into our children's future. The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) is one of those tools available that indicates how a person functions...
Darcy Guazzelli (AusACPDM 2024)
Переглядів 113 місяці тому
Functional mobility outcomes for children with cerebral palsy: Evaluation based on the 10mwt
Jordan Dinh (AusACPDM 2024)
Переглядів 213 місяці тому
Walking endurance with a supportive stepping device in children and young adolescents with cerebral palsy: a clinical audit
Self Regulation and Behaviour Management
Переглядів 73 місяці тому
This week we discuss all things self-regulation and behaviour management.
Medication and Medical Teams
Переглядів 44 місяці тому
Therabytes - Taking medication, when should I contact my medical team if things don't look right? A conversation about observations, intuition and lines of communication between the child, the family and the medical team/s.
Unlock the power of Goal Setting!
Переглядів 44 місяці тому
Unlock the Power of Goal Setting! TheraBytes is back with another stellar question and answer - this week we tackle the concept of SMART goals. Why do you set goals? There is huge power in setting goals - it helps you and everyone in your world to prioritise what is important. SMART goals: 🟠 Specific - be as specific as possible 🟡 Measurable - make sure it's objectively measurable 🟢 Achievable ...
What happens if I think my child is regressing?
Переглядів 84 місяці тому
What happens if I think my child is regressing?
The science of Early Walking (Mobility as a Human Right)
Переглядів 155 місяців тому
The science of Early Walking (Mobility as a Human Right)
Therabytes - Trunk control and Hypotonia
Переглядів 215 місяців тому
Therabytes - Trunk control and Hypotonia
No pain No gain - it just isn't true!
Переглядів 106 місяців тому
No pain No gain - it just isn't true!
How do we know which equipment to use and when?
Переглядів 77 місяців тому
How do we know which equipment to use and when?
Measuring the true effectiveness of therapy!
Переглядів 187 місяців тому
Measuring the true effectiveness of therapy!
Such an insightful, easy to read document. Thanks for sharing, Dayna!
So exciting to see how technology can support young kids. Way to go guys!!!
🤷 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐦
Looks fantastic!
😭 Promo-SM!!
🙋 Promo`SM!