OT Student Project: Regulation in Reach
MEET BRIANNA AND ZOE OT Students We are final year Occupational Therapy students from Adelaide University, currently on 10-week placement at Learn for Life. You might spot us around! We’re always happy to chat, or you can reach us anytime by email: zoe.fuller@student.adelaide.edu.au brianna.thiele@student.adelaide.edu.au ABOUT THE PROJECT What is Regulation in Reach? Our project […]
The Pyramid of Learning: Why the Basics Matter More Than You Think
At Learn for Life, we believe that understanding why a skill is difficult is just as important as working on the skill itself. One of the frameworks that guides our thinking is the Pyramid of Learning. The Pyramid of Learning helps us understand how skills build on one another, and why some children find certain […]
Understanding the Window of Tolerance
Some days your child handles change with ease. Other days, putting on shoes becomes a crisis. It can feel baffling, even exhausting, when you can’t predict what kind of day it will be. This isn’t inconsistency or manipulation. There’s a reason for it. The window of tolerance is a concept developed by neuropsychiatrist Dr. Dan […]
Sensory Cup Analogy
Have you ever noticed that your child handles the supermarket fine on Monday, but completely loses it there on Friday afternoon? Or manages birthday parties in winter but melts down at every one in summer? If they have sensory processing differences, the Sensory Cup analogy helps explain it. It’s one of the most useful concepts […]