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 baking benefits children with special needs. Baking Practice, Many Benefits, Much Fun Learn more about the many benefits of baking here. Find also our favourite healthy muffin recipe. Your child […]
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 language and speech facilitation. New to Staff, Teacher Aides We’re delighted to welcome Jo-Mari and Lulama to Mindstretch as Teacher Aides. As with all our teaching staff, they’re well qualified […]
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 five key skills below. These skills are learned through frequent interactions between an infant or toddler and an adult (a parent or caregiver). Infants and toddlers need communication partners to […]
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 claim certain qualifying medical expenses as a deduction? The key criterion is diagnosis by a qualified medical professional of a moderate to severe limitation of a person’s ability to function or […]
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 it comes to claiming our children’s futures! Mindstretch School enters its 10th year of service in 2023. Thank you to all who support our mission. Family Valentine’s Picnic and Social […]
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 designing events like our recent Family Valentine’s Day Picnic and Social. Following our TIPS will help you ensure successful parties for children with special needs. 12 Tips for a Successful […]
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 interest help it work even better! Spring Day Celebration Every day is a celebration of life at Mindstretch but Spring Day has a special place in our hearts. And so […]
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 Benefits Water provides gentle but effective resistance. Working against that uniform pressure helps our children get stronger. They also receive valuable proprioceptive input. The buoyancy of water reduces the effects […]
HANDLE Therapy at Work
HANDLE therapy is key to the Mindstretch Preschool programme. You might even call it the jewel in our crown! I have seen its power, having practiced HANDLE for 18 years. Learn here how we used it to help one little boy.
Visual Timers for Children with Autism
Time is an abstract concept, difficult to pin down and describe, and impossible to touch or feel. Our children with autism can struggle with it. Visual Timers help with this challenge at Mindstretch Preschool.