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Best Behaviour Management
Shared by Kellie-Jane Bennett Kellie-Jane is Head of Junior Development and teaches Grade RR at Mindstretch School. Her keen observation skills, special needs understanding and

Mindstretch News: Always Progress
We’re into the 11th year of Mindstretch School and stronger than ever. Continually updating our best practice helps us achieve our vision for being a

Structured Teaching – for ASD and Related Communication Disorders
Shared by Kellie-Jane and Pam – Mindstretch Development and Support Leads. We’ve recently introduced TEACCH, modified to our classes and the needs of our learners.

Mindstretch News: Positively Forward
We’re into our final term and it’s been a Big Bold Beautiful time optimizing good progress. Here’s a snapshot of some of our recent activities.

Baking Benefits Children with Special Needs
If it’s not enjoyable, kids won’t stick with an activity. Baking is fun and interesting, and there’s always something new to make. We find that

Mindstretch News: Speaking Up, Reaching Out
Here we are in May with plenty of New and very good progress. New staff. New activities. New developments with our 2023 focus on expressive

Speech and Language in Early Childhood Development
Shared by Sarah Morris – Speech and Language Therapist. Early speech and language development skills are necessary for, and fundamental to, communication development. I list

Claiming Disability Expenses
Shared by Anwar Abdurahman CA (SA) – Profac Accounting. Did you know that if you, your spouse or a dependent has a disability, you can

Mindstretch News – Claiming 2023
As our Mindstretch School news update shows, it may only be February but we’re already hard at it. There’s not a day to loose when

Successful Parties for Special Needs Children
Everyone wants a great party for their child. The stakes can feel especially high for the child with special needs. We think about this in

Mindstretch News – Moving into Spring
The past 3 months were jam-packed with special events, alongside our work educating our children. Mindstretch’s nurturing, therapeutic and educational approach works. Fun, laughter and

Aqua Therapy for Children
Never a dull moment at Mindstretch School. Our Aqua Therapy for Children is back the warm summer months, for our senior classes. Aqua Therapy, the