Feb 13, 2023 | communication, Featured, Speech & Language
Gestalt language processing is the name given to a type of language development. Although it was identified in the 70’s, it has only recently been given more recognition. Research indicates that a high percentage of autistic children process language in this way,...
Feb 13, 2023 | Early Intervention, News & Updates
Kaleidoscope’s early intervention program Ready Let’s Go is now accepting children for Term 2 of 2023. Ready Let’s Go is about creating fun learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment. We have designed our program specifically to address...
Feb 7, 2023 | Autism, DIR Floortime, Monthly Reviews, Podcast of the Month
DIR Floortime – Affect Autism Podcast Series Affect Autism is a podcast series dedicated to providing parents and professionals with information relating to the DIR Floortime approach. We have selected 3 of the first episodes because, even though they are 7...
Feb 6, 2023 | Book of the Month, DIR Floortime, Parenting support
Floortime Strategies – To Promote Development in Children and Teens A User’s Guide to the DIR Floortime Model This book has been written specifically to help parents implement DIR Flootime strategies at home. It provides sequential activities around the...
Jan 13, 2023 | Autism, Monthly Reviews, Podcast of the Month, Speech & Language
An Introduction to Gestalt Language Development If you have, or work with, a child who uses echolalia, intonation or jargon to communicate this will be a really informative podcast for you. Listen to two speech language therapists talking about what this is, and how...
Jan 11, 2023 | Book of the Month, Monthly Reviews, Parenting support
Brain-Body Parenting by Dr Mona Delahooke Following on from her previous best selling book, Beyond Behaviors, Dr Delahooke has written this wonderful book for parents to really help us understand the whys that cause children to behave in challenging ways. Dr...
Jan 6, 2023 | Early Intervention, News & Updates, Uncategorized
Zanel has been with the Kaleidoscope team for 7 years, in both a leadership, and hands-on teaching role. She has a masters degree in special education and is a trained educational therapist. In addition, she has completed further training in autism, DIR Floortime, AAC...
Dec 26, 2022 | Anxiety, Parenting support, Podcast of the Month, Psychology
My Child is Turning into a Teenager. How Do I Handle It? – Ask Lisa Podcast Series, Episode 56 This is a really informative podcast series that talks all things parenting and has lots of great episodes about that tricky time, the teenage years. Anyone who has...
Dec 19, 2022 | Anxiety, Book of the Month, Counselling, Psychology
Under Pressure by Lisa Damour This book is a great read for parents of teenage girls, especially if they are struggling with anxiety. The author is a psychologist who has worked extensively with adolescents and she provides the reader with deep insight into the psyche...
Dec 5, 2022 | Early Intervention, Featured, Therapist of the Month
Harini Ganesh has more than 22 years of experience as a special education teacher and an educational therapist. Her passion for relationship-based approaches led her to becoming trained in the DIR/Floortime approach. Harini feels that this approach aligns with her...
