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Sports Psychology Tips to Stop Negative Self-Talk. Leo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff). This post was initially posted on http:/ childpsychologist.com.au/sports-psychology-tips-to-stop-negative-self-talk/. When it comes to improving performance. building self-esteem, good sportsmanship, and camaraderie, one of the most important aspects of sports psychology. Is positive self-talk. Research suggests that positive self-talk is associated with better performance. In fact, the Australian Sports Commission. This ty...
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We’re headed to Canada – Quirky Kid Clinic
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We’re headed to Canada. By Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff). The Quirky Kid team is heading to Canada in February 2015. We will be presenting during British Colombia Alternative Education Program (BCAEA) conference. The British Columbia Alternate Education Association is a Provincial Specialist Association (PSA) of the BC Teacher’s Federation. You can find our more and register here: http:/ www.bctf.ca/bcaea/conference.html. Richmond Addictions (@RASShelps) January 7, 2015. Click here to cancel reply.
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Enconpresis in school aged children – Quirky Kid Clinic
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Enconpresis in school aged children. By Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff). Encopresis (or faecal soiling) is one of the most frustrating difficulties of middle childhood, affecting approximately 1.5% of young school children (von Gontard, 2013). It is a debilitating condition to deal with as a parent, as it usually occurs at a stage when children are past the age of toilet training. Patients chronological age must be at least 4 years. At least one such event must occur every month for at least 3 months.
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Perfectionism in Children: Top 8 Strategies – Quirky Kid Clinic
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Perfectionism in Children: Top 8 Strategies. By Kathryn Berry (Quirky Kid Staff). Imagine a child who keeps a perfectly neat desk in class, a super tidy room at home, spends afternoons ensuring their homework is meticulous and correct and who expects the very best of themselves at all times. What could possibly be awry here you ask? Well, at the Quirky Kid Clinic,. How perfectionism in children starts? A common question we are asked is where does children’s perfectionism come from? Take care of yourself:.
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Real Needs Community Grants – Quirky Kid Clinic
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Real Needs Community Grants. By Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff). The Quirky Kid clinic. And our Principal Child Psychologists Kimberley O’Brien. Are proud to partner with Real Insurance. And the Real Needs program as the Judges for grants of totalling 1 Million for non-for-profit projects. The Real Needs Program launches in April 2015, with grants of differing values of $5,000, $10,000 and $20,000 available. These grants will be awarded to Not-For-Profit organisations who demonstrate innovative ap...
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ABOUT US – Quirky Kid Clinic
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The Quirky Kid Clinic. Is Australia’s leading Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Clinic based in Sydney and Wollongong (Austinmer). Our experienced team of educational and developmental psychologists, social developers and youth mentors are motivated and inspired by our daily interactions with children, adolescents and families. Is also a niche publishing house producing unique therapeutic resources for young people and families. View our popular range of of therapeutic resources. The Quirky Kid Team.
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) – Quirky Kid Clinic
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Have you ever wondered why your child over reacts to loud noises, being touched, certain tastes and smells, or bright lights? Research has shown that at least 1 in 20 children experience sensory sensitivities or are affected by a Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) (Ahn, Miller, Milberger and McIntosh, 2004). SPD is defined as a difficulty receiving, responding to and integrating sensory information necessary to generate appropriate behavioural responses. This is where ch...
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Resources – Quirky Kid Clinic
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Sports Psychology Tips to Stop Negative Self-Talk. By Kathryn Berry (Quirky Kid Staff). 5 Things To Do To Be A Great Parent After Divorce. By Leonardo Rocker (Quirky Kid Staff). How to prepare for 2016 with the help of a Child Psychologist. Children present with a whole range of interesting characteristics. Amazing vocabularies, confidence in the company of adults, endless creativity and emotional intelligence beyond their years. While others struggle with background noise and refuse to put pen t...One o...
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