Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Play: A Tilegne Therapy Guide
Every neurodivergent child experiences the world differently. At Tilegne Therapy, we believe one of the most powerful ways to support a neurodivergent child is through play — not as entertainment, but as a developmental tool. Play is how children build communication, emotional regulation, social skills, and the confidence to engage with the world around them. […]
Understanding Autism: Supporting Your Child’s Development
April is Autism Understanding Month, a time to increase awareness and support for autistic individuals and their families. Many parents notice early differences in how their child communicates, plays, or interacts with others. While every child develops differently, early support can help children build important skills. At Tilegne Therapy, we support children and families through […]
Understanding the Stages of Play: A Occupational Therapist’s Insight
At Tilegne Therapy, our multidisciplinary team—comprising Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Music Therapists, and Dietitians—understands that play is far more than entertainment. Below is a breakdown of the key stages of play, along with therapist-approved toy suggestions to help your child thrive. 1. Unoccupied Play (0–3 months) What it looks like: Babies move randomly, kick, coo, […]
Time Management for Parents of Kids with Autism
Children are precious gifts that bring great joy and help give life meaning. But, at the same time, every loving parent knows that having their beautiful little ones also means more responsibilities, less rest, and fewer vacations. And it can even become much more challenging if you have a child with autism. Children with ASD […]
Transition Planning for Students with Autism
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects an individual’s ability to communicate and interact with others. The severity of the condition varies as some people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may require significant support while others may be able to live more independently. People with autism depend on routines to navigate social situations. A […]
Triggers for Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum
Fortunately, these are not life threatening situations. There are many ways to cope with uncomfortable situations and how you handle them may differ from someone else. You might leave earlier to avoid rush hour traffic while others may shift their schedules around. You might work extra hours to meet a deadline while others may delegate […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder – Tips For Parents
Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, and can include challenges interacting with others and repetitive or restrictive behaviour. Indicators typically appear by age 2 or 3 although some associated delays can appear as early as 18 months. Diagnosing autism can be difficult as there are no definitive medical […]
Building Social Skills: Tips for Children with Autism
Building Social Skills: Tips for Children with Autism Most of us learn valuable social skills at an early age. These are the rules and customs that dictate interactions with other people. Many of these skills are picked up naturally over the course of interacting with adult figures like parents and teachers. For example, we quickly […]
Rehabilitation after a stroke
Why is Rehabilitation So Important? Recent figures(1) show slightly more than a third of Australian have a disability after a stroke and this affects their daily activities. Depending on which area of the brain has been affected by the stroke, the rehabilitation will vary. The brain area that has been damaged by the stroke will […]
How to Exercise at Home If You Missed Your Physiotherapy?
How to Exercise at Home If You Missed Your Physiotherapy? Recovering and getting stronger takes time, effort and patience. But even though you know you should never miss your physiotherapy, it can be challenging at times to fit it in your schedule. We all live busy lives and this inevitably happens, so here how to […]
