by Family Connections Sydney | Nov 6, 2025 | Communication, Parent Support
As parents, it’s only natural to want to ease our children’s struggles—whether it’s a meltdown before school, a refusal to try new foods, or a need for things to be “just so.” We often accommodate by adjusting routines, avoiding certain situations, or stepping in to...
by Family Connections Sydney | Sep 30, 2025 | Anxiety, Children, Emotions, Play, Proprioceptive System
As parents and teachers, we’re often told: “Just get them to do some heavy work—it helps.” But what exactly does that mean? “Heavy work” refers to activities that activate the proprioceptive system—our body gets information from our muscles and joints that helps us...
by Family Connections Sydney | Jun 27, 2025 | NDIS
We are starting to see the impact of the recent changes to NDIS legislation. The introduction of ‘Impairment Notices’ by the NDIS will link all funded supports to specific impairments. Section 33 of the legislation has introduced funding amounts and funding...
by Family Connections Sydney | Jun 16, 2025 | Children, Handwriting, School Readiness
To most parents’ surprise, handwriting is a complex task that requires numerous sensory systems, muscles, and brain-body connections to work together. When parents see that their child’s handwriting is messy, their child avoids handwriting or that they have a very...
by Family Connections Sydney | Feb 10, 2025 | Communication
We are always looking for ways to support our children, especially when they face unique challenges. For autistic children, communication can be one of those challenges. However, there is a powerful tool that can make a significant difference in their communication...
