by Youth Living Skills | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog
What is a speech pathologist? A speech pathologist (or therapist) is a university graduate who works in the allied health industry. Speech pathologists work with people who have difficulties in communication and assist them to enhance their capacity to communicate...
by Youth Living Skills | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog
Sydney has a plethora of psychology and counselling services that are available for people of all ages, including children. Child psychology is a specific area of psychology that explores the behaviours, emotions and minds of children throughout all stages of...
by Youth Living Skills | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a natural human emotion that is characterised by sensations of concern or worry. Often, this reaction stems from a stressor, such as a difficult or foreign situation. The common signs and symptoms of anxiety may include restlessness,...
by Youth Living Skills | Jan 7, 2019 | Blog
What is ADHD? Some statistics show that ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is seen in about 7% of children. ADHD is a developmental disorder, typically beginning in childhood and generally features problems with impulsivity, attention and concentration,...
by Youth Living Skills | Dec 28, 2018 | Blog
Occupational therapy It is critical for children to be able to learn, play, engage with others and develop the skills to perform everyday tasks as they mature. This includes the physical development, coordination, development of fine and gross motor skills, the...
by Youth Living Skills | Dec 21, 2018 | Blog
Development in children The term ‘development’ is used to depict a child’s overall growth, which encompasses areas of physical, emotional, cognitive, behavior and communication skills. It is generally believed that how an individual matures throughout their life is...
by Youth Living Skills | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog
Why early childhood development is important There is ample research that indicates that the first years of a child’s life is paramount to their development and shapes their future. From the early stages of the prenatal phase, babies are already starting to take in...
by Youth Living Skills | Nov 29, 2018 | Blog
The importance of social skills As humans, we are highly sociable and rely on social skills to engage and communicate with one another. This includes both verbal and non-verbal communication, such as use of language, personal appearance, body language and facial...
by Youth Living Skills | Nov 22, 2018 | Blog
What are gross motor skills? A basic yet integral component of a child’s development is the advancement of physical skills. Gross motor skills are essential to regulate the body’s large muscles, which are important for core stabilisation, hand-eye coordination and...
by Youth Living Skills | Nov 19, 2018 | Blog
What is sensory integration (or sensory processing)? The way in which an individual connects, engages and reacts with their environment can be thought of as sensory processing. These sensory experiences encompass the five senses (sight, smell, taste, sound, touch) as...
