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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a behavioural disorder which makes it difficult for a child to sit still, pay attention, be organised and think about the consequences of their actions before acting. The three main problems a child with ADHD faces are inattention, impulsivity and overactivity. Although most children have trouble with some of these things, in children with ADHD the behaviour is extreme, continuous and affects their day to day functioning. There are three different t …

Speech Pathologists are highly trained specialists who provide assessment and treatment / therapy for eating and drinking, language, communication and speech difficulties and disabilities. Their training encompasses all aspects of communication including writing, signs, gestures, speech, reading and symbols. They also specialise in helping people who have difficulty swallowing food and drink (Dysphagia) often in conjunction with a paediatrician or dietician. Communication is an integral part …

Sensory Processing Disorder or SPD is a complex neurological condition where the brain and nervous system misinterpret everyday sensory experiences (eg. taste, smell, movement etc) and can’t effectively process the information they receive from the senses. People with SPD can be classed into two main groups: Hypersensitive They have extreme sensitivity to certain sensations and actively avoid them. Some of the signs of Hypersensitive SPD are:– Doesn’t like to be touched or h …

The main goal of Occupational Therapy for children is to enable those with a disability or injury to participate and function successfully in daily living activities. Occupational Therapists (OT’s) are trained professionals who help develop skills in such areas as: Eating Toileting Playing Writing Running Hopping Dressing Learning Drawing Showering Jumping Cutting At your initial consultation the OT will assess your child’s fine and gross motor skills, cognitive abilities and se …

Were so excited to introduce to you the Calm Buddi Turtle! This exciting product is the brain child of Renee Taylor, a young autistic woman, whom like many battles anxiety and the overwhelming nature that everyday life can sometimes bring. Taking to her 3D printer, she created a calming pocket companion to help her overcome her struggles. The Calm Buddi Turtle is great for refocusing and grounding when overwhelmed. With a satisfying flip-able smooth inner shell, textured outer shell and spikey h …

Brumotactillophobia. It's a real thing and can make meal times really difficult for some families.  As it turns out, brumotactillophobia is actually a mild form of obsessive compulsive disorder with varying severity. Our Re-Play Divided Plates and Trays are the perfect solution to keeping all those foods and sauces separate, and best of all the entire range is made from recycled milk bottles so is good for the environment too! Check out the entire Re-Play range here which also includes bow …

It is actually quite liberating to finally realise that you don't have to 'battle' over every little thing. Taking a step back and thinking about what is really important and letting the other things go can really lower the stress levels. Like who cares if one of my boys eats his dinner upside down on the couch, at least he is eating right...? Or if one of them wants to wear shorts to school on a freezing day, so what? He might be cold or he might be fine but that was his choice and an argument …

It's our 4th Birthday today!! It is hard to believe that it has been four years since a conversation with friends around a kitchen table changed my life and set me on the journey of creating Sensory Oasis for Kids. Inspired by my three amazing autistic sons, I used their initials (Sebastian, Oliver and Kobe) to create our name and they became my chief product testers. I worked from my bedroom in between kids naps and running them to therapy appointments and school/kinder. As the web …

Finally! Sensory Oasis for Kids has been approved as a Registered NDIS Provider. I know some of you have been waiting a long time for this to happen (just like we have!) so I hope now we can provide you with the things that you need. Find all the instructions on how to order on our NDIS page here.

While these gestures may seem trivial to adults, they go a long way with your little ones. Here are a few easy tricks to make your child smile. By Margery D. Rosen from Parents Magazine Wear that macaroni necklace to work. Well, at least until you're safely out the door. Tape a family mantra or slogan (Unstoppable! We can, we will! We've got this!) to your refrigerator door and invoke it whenever your child feels discouraged. Go for a walk with just one child. …