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  • 10 FREE / Low Cost Activities for your child

    10 FREE / Low Cost Activities for your child

    Looking for ideas for local activities to do with your child? Read more

  • 10 signs your child might need occupational therapy

    10 signs your child might need occupational therapy

    How occupational therapy helps kids at every age. Read more

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Resources

This section contains blogs put together by the Firstchance team on a range of topics to support families. 

The Magic of Story Time

The Magic of Story Time

tips to make story time fun again! Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Author: Nicole Doncovski

10 FREE / Low Cost Activities for your child

10 FREE / Low Cost Activities for your child

Looking for ideas for local activities to do with your child? Read more

Published: 8th February, 2021

Updated: 16th March, 2021

Author: Nicole Doncovski

10 signs your child might need occupational therapy

10 signs your child might need occupational therapy

How occupational therapy helps kids at every age. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2019

Updated: 14th April, 2022

Author: Nicole Doncovski

Prepare your child for preschool

Prepare your child for preschool

A how to guide. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2019

Author: Nicole Doncovski

Sensory processing issues

Sensory processing issues

Introductory information for families. Read more

Published: 17th April, 2019

Author: Nicole Doncovski

Supporting siblings

Supporting siblings

Supporting siblings of children with a disability Read more

Published: 17th April, 2019

Author: Nicole Doncovski

When kids have trouble communicating

When kids have trouble communicating

A brief overview of language difficulties for children Read more

Published: 17th April, 2019

Author: Nicole Doncovski

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    Developmental Milestones - 2 Years

    A guide for what is considered to be typical developmental milestones.

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    Birth to 3 months old

    A guide for what is considered to be typical developmental milestones.

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    Early Childhood Intervention

    Holistic approach to supporting your child.

  • Paediatric Occupational Therapy

    Paediatric Occupational Therapy

    Your child's occupation is play and we support their global development.

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