ParentWise

ParentWise episodes:

• 04.10.2012

  Siblings - Kate Strohm

  Kate Strohm, founder of Siblings Australia, talks about the positive impact siblings can have on the wellbeing of a child with disability.

  
• 04.10.2012

  Siblings - Angela Dew

  Angela Dew discusses the transition of care from ageing parents to siblings, for people with cerebral palsy 40 years and over.

  
• 02.07.2011

  All About Saliva; children with cerebral palsy

  For some children and adults with cerebral palsy, controlling saliva can be very difficult. In this podcast, speech pathologist, Leigha Dark, discusses why saliva is important for digestion and oral health and explores some of the treatments available to assist...

  
• 02.07.2011

  Articulation in Children with Cerebral Palsy

  The act of making sounds or speech is something most of us take for granted, yet 60% of children with cerebral palsy have some type of speech or articulation difficulty. In this podcast, speech pathologist, Leigha Dark, explores some of...

  
• 02.07.2011

  Language Development in Children with Cerebral Palsy

  Learning to communicate with others, and ensuring that you’re understood, is a vital part of any child’s early development. In this podcast, speech pathologist, Alana Bain, explains how children develop language, what’s different about that process for children with cerebral...

  
• 02.07.2011

  Literacy for Children with Cerebral Palsy

  Literacy, or the ability to read and write letters and text, is an important set of skills for your child to develop. However some research suggests that children with cerebral palsy - who may be non-verbal or who use augmentative...

  
• 02.07.2011

  The path forward: six thinking hats

  Marelle Thornton AM is President of The Spastic Centre of New South Wales and the mother of an adult daughter with cerebral palsy. In this podcast, Marelle shares a thinking tool called ‘The Six Hats,’ which she has found invaluable...

  
• 02.07.2011

  Inclusion - for everyone!

  Inclusion is about taking part in social, cultural, educational and sporting activities, regardless of our background or ability. As recreation therapist Jessica Tarr explains in this podcast, for children with a disability inclusion is about much more than just building...

  
• 02.07.2011

  Powered Mobility

  In this podcast, occupational therapist and seating consultant, Natalie Carden, explains the benefits of powered mobility for children with a disability and gives you some hints about how to investigate powered mobility options for your child. 0:00:39 What is powered...

  
• 02.07.2011

  Cerebral Palsy - Staying Healthy

  In this podcast, Melissa Perrett who is the Health Manager of a large disability service, explains the various medical conditions that can be associated with cerebral palsy and some of the strategies that can be used to manage them. 0:00:36...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Encouraging Positive Behaviour - Part Four

  In the last of four podcasts about behaviour management, Jenny Griffiths discusses how you can help your child to learn new skills and behaviours and what you can do to manage challenging situations when they arise. 0:00:37 Rewarding positive behaviour 0:01:20...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Encouraging Positive Behaviour - Part Three

  In the third of four podcasts, social work consultant Jenny Griffiths looks at how you can successfully set goals and plan ahead to manage your child’s challenging behaviour. 0:00.32 Setting goals to manage your child's challenging behaviour 0:03.43 Goals for...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Encouraging Positive Behaviour - Part Two

  In the second of four podcasts, social work consultant Jenny Griffiths explains the role of parent and child related triggers in managing challenging behaviour. 0:00:33 Understanding triggers 0:01:39 Common triggers 0:03:29 Parent-related triggers.

  
• 02.03.2011

  Encouraging Positive Behaviour - Part One

  In the first of four podcasts, social work consultant Jenny Griffiths, talks about the often challenging topic of behaviour management and how it can be implemented successfully with your child. In Part One, Jenny explains what behaviour management...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Building Resilience in Children with a Disability - Part Three

  How can relaxation and helpful thinking build your child’s resilience? This is the question that social work consultant Jenny Griffiths addresses in the final part of our resilience podcasts. 0:00:35 Relaxation and helpful thinking 0:01.03 Role modelling relaxation 0:02.25 Positive thinking and...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Building Resilience in Children with a Disability - Part Two

  In Part Two of the resilience podcasts, social work consultant Jenny Griffiths explains how problem solving can be a powerful tool for building your child’s confidence to cope in stressful situations. 0:00:38 Facing future challenges 0:01:40 You are the most important...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Building Resilience in Children with a Disability - Part One

  Social work consultant Jenny Griffiths will share her insights about why it’s so important to help kids with a disability to develop their ability to ‘bounce back’ or become more resilient in stressful situations. You’ll also learn how...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Brothers and Sisters

  Jaye Chadwick shares her insights about what she, her husband and her family have experienced and learned about being a brother or sister to someone with a disability. 0:00:43 Kate's disability 0:03:34 Relationships with other siblings 0:05:54 Giving siblings time and attention

  
• 02.03.2011

  Respite Options

  Jaye Chadwick, physiotherapist and Mum of Kate who has cerebral palsy, talks about the benefits of respite for both children with a disability and their families. Respite is where your child is looked after by a trusted individual, for a...

  
• 02.03.2011

  The Black Days

  They’re the days we’d rather not have, but, at one time or another, all parents of a child with a disability have experienced what social work consultant Kate Hooke calls The Black Days. In this podcast, Kate looks at how...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Creating 'Me' Space

  If you have a child with a disability and have been struggling to find some ‘me time’ lately, this podcast is for you. Paul Mavromatis identifies some strategies shared by members of parent groups about how they find...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Strengthening Your Partnership

  Social work consultant, Natalie Morton, discusses the impact that having a child with a disability can have on parents’ relationships and talks about what people can do to ensure they can maintain strong, healthy and communicative relationships. 0:00:38 Stress and...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Alternatives to Oral Feeding (Gastrostomy)

  Eating and socializing together is important for people in all cultures. Sometimes, chewing and swallowing can be hard for children with cerebral palsy. At some point, non-oral ways of feeding might be suggested by your child’s therapist, doctor or dietitian....

  
• 02.03.2011

  Making the most of your childs mealtimes part 2

  In Part 2 of this podcast, speech pathologist, Sudi Veerabangsa, explains some of the ways parents can assist children who have eating difficulties. 0:00:47 Assisting someone to eat, correct positioning 0:00:50 Oral hygiene 0:05.42 Length of mealtimes 0:06.42 Developing a mealtime plan

  
• 02.03.2011

  Making the most of your childs mealtimes part 1

  Speech pathologist, Sudi Veerabangsa, takes us through the types of mealtime difficulties that people with a disability may experience, explains what dysphagia is and outlines some of the most important elements for making mealtimes more enjoyable for everyone. 0:00:55 Creating...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Building networks of support

  Liz Foy, who has many years of experience working with families who have a child with a disability, talks about how parents of newly-diagnosed children with a disability can build a strong and effective networks of support with family and...

  
• 02.03.2011

  Parents supporting each other

  Over the years, Paul Mavromatis has worked with many families who have a child with a disability. Here, he draws on his experience in facilitating parent support groups to explain the benefits of joining these groups and what parents can...