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Primary Times Hertfordshire HEALTH AND WELLBEING Health & Wellbeing Say No to Nits this Summer Summertime is the peak season for head lice – it is not because they love the sunshine; it is because kids spend more time playing together and being in close contact. Head lice spread through hair to hair contact, so keep long hair tied back in a plait from the nape of the neck to help Have You Registered With The New Family Centre? Did you know that you and your family need to be registered with our service to attend any sessions or courses? Even if you registered with the children centres before, to comply with the new Data Protection Laws and the change of service on 1 October 2018, a “Supporting children to develop their Superpowers” prevent it coming into contact with other peoples hair that may have lice. Another way is to keep sun hats on as head lice cannot jump or fly, if they cannot crawl onto the hair, your child will stay LICE & NIT FREE. www.nitnot.com new registration form needs to be submitted for you and your family. But don’t worry it is quick and easy to do online using your phone, tablet or PC; just go to website www.hertsfamilycentres.org and select sign up and get started – it’s that simple! 10% off all bookings Between June-Sept Ages 0 - 19 THE CHILDREN WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM SUPERSTARS THERAPY ARE CHILDREN WITH • DELAY IN DEVELOPMENT • DELAY IN PLAY SKILLS • HANDWRITING DIFFICULTIES • SENSORY PROCESSING DIFFICULTIES • COORDINATION DIFFICULTIES (INC DYSPRAXIA) • AUTISM/ADHD • NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (INC CP) • VISUAL PERCEPTUAL DIFFICULTIES • FINE AND GROSS MOTOR DELAY What is Children’s Occupational Therapy (OT)? People always say to me “you’re so lucky you love your job” Yes, they’re right I do, but I wonder if they actually know what the job of an Occupational Therapist entails? After qualifying in 2003 I thought that surely by 2019 OT would be as well-known as Physiotherapy, but unfortunately here in the UK it isn’t. Well I am going to explain the real benefits of an Occupational Therapist and how OT can really improve the quality of life for a child. Everyone has occupations and for children theirs are playing, going to school, socialising, getting dressed and eating their food etc. Sometimes for various reasons children cannot function as they want to in their occupations, whether it be due to physical, sensory or cognitive reasons. An Occupational Therapist assesses why the child cannot function in the activity and establishes the underlying reasons for this. I at Superstars Therapy see children in their home and school environment. When an occupational therapist sees a child in his/ her natural environment, there is an opportunity to observe first hand any functional challenges that the child might face on a daily basis. Working in the home or school also allows parents and teachers the chance to be 'hands-on' in the therapy processes which is more beneficial for the child. Occupational Therapist’s will assess children depending on the area of difficulty. This can include an assessment of the child’s play (turn taking, sharing, socialising, messy play tolerance), fine motor (hand strength, handwriting, using a knife and fork), gross motor (balance, catching ability, body awareness, sitting posture), sensory processing (attention, tolerance to noise and touch, sensory seeking behaviours, fussy eating), visual perceptual (letter formation, copying from the board, colour discrimination) and independence in self-care skills (dressing, bottom wiping, awareness of hygiene, drinking from an open cup). Once we have established the underlying reasons why the child cannot function as well as they could in their occupations, the intervention includes fun creative activities and individualised advice programmes to help the child maximise their potential and thrive in their occupations! And develop their SUPERPOWERS! Occupational Therapists can work across a number of different areas but what we share is our love for our job, our values and our desire to improve the quality of life for people whatever their age or ability. WE OFFER: ASSESSMENT, THERAPY SESSIONS IN HOME OR SCHOOL, EHCP REPORTS, WORKSHOPS WEEKEND AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE info@superstarstherapy.co.uk superstarstherapy. www.superstarstherapy.co.uk @superstars_therapy 34 Summer 2019 | www.primarytimes.co.uk/Hertfordshire
If you are pregnant or a parent/carer of a child under 19 your local family centre would love to meet you. What happens at a family centre? Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service brings children’s centres, health visiting and school nursing together to provide a joined up service for children, young people and their families from pregnancy through to when a child reaches 19, offering a range of activities and services to help them grow and develop. Why should you register your family? • By registering with a family centre you and your child/children can have fun, meet new people and learn together through activities. • If you need help and support, the family centre will try and give you what you need. • To give you the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the family centre and help shape the services on offer. For more information and to register visit www.hertsfamilycentres.org Primary Times Hertfordshire FEEL THE JOY OF NO MORE HEAD LICE Mums are loving NitNOT Head Lice Service 100% Guaranteed to clear your family HEALTH AND WELLBEING See all our reviews CALL FOR MORE INFO 01442 388879 or www.nitnot.com www.primarytimes.co.uk/Hertfordshire | Summer 2019 35
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