How to Support a Family with a Child on the Autism Spectrum There are more than 200,000 Australians on the autism spectrum. A decent proportion of these individuals are children. Parenting a child on the autism spectrum comes with particular challenges. All families need support to thrive. Community is a…
The Benefits of Time in the Kitchen Here at Allowah, we love to get our kids into the kitchen. Why? Because cooking is a fun, practical skill which increases physical, social and creative development. Children with disabilities really benefit from learning new skills in the kitchen. Practical In the world…
MyTime Parent Support Group Make time for YOU at MyTime – for parents of children with disabilities MyTime is a chance for parents of children with disabilities to come together and spend time with others who ‘get it’. As well as the opportunity to support each other as you travel…
Benefits of Outdoor Play Here at Allowah, we love providing opportunities for kids with disabilities to explore their world. Outdoor play is one of the best ways to do this. Playing outdoors builds physical, intellectual and social confidence and encourages children to learn more about themselves and the world they…
Dysphagia, or swallowing disorders, are common among children who have disabilities. Here at Allowah, it is one of the problems that a lot of our kids face. Working to improve these issues can significantly increase a child’s quality of life. One of the lesser known benefits of speech pathology is…
Massage has been proven to be extremely beneficial for children with all sorts of disabilities or special needs. It is great for every element of a child’s well-being; emotional, social and physical. For thousands of years, massage has been used to relax and comfort. One of the fundamental ways that…
◂LATEST POSTS Little hands, bright colours and lots of mess – what could be better than finger painting? Here at Allowah, we love finger painting. It is a form of creative therapy which helps children to express themselves and learn more about the world they live in. Most of all…
The Benefits of Child Life Therapy Child Life Therapy is a relatively new form of intervention but we think it is a game changer. Child Life Therapy is a holistic approach to therapy which has been found to be particularly effective for children with disabilities, children who have to undergo…
International Nurses Day Saturday the 12th of May is a special day in Allowah’s calendar, it’s International Nurses Day! We love our nurses. They are the ones who are at the grass roots of everything we do. The atmosphere of Allowah as a caring and vibrant environment rests largely on…
One of the activities we love doing here at Allowah is parachute play. A simple piece of material can bring so much joy! But, it is more than just fun. Parachute play is a fantastic activity for development and learning. Children with disabilities thrive when presented with the enjoyment and…
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April School Holiday Program at AllowahThank you for your patience as we update our website to reflect Allowah’s next chapter and the changes announced in June this year. If you have any questions, please contact our CEO Elizabeth McClean at emmclean@pcnsw.org.au.
