To stay connected with families and provide useful information and resources to support you at this time, Lifestart is running a series of free webinars delivered by our staff on topics ranging from managing daily routines to early communication.
These webinars are for parents and carers of children with a disability or developmental delay aged 0-7 years.
Below is a list of the Connect and Support Family Webinars we are running during May and June 2020. Please register to secure your spot. Click on the webinars you are interested in and follow the prompts on Eventbrite to register.
Thriving in Your Daily Routines
Date & Time: 26 May 2020 / 7:45 – 8:30pm
Do you have a particular time of day that is chaotic or stressful? Perhaps bedtime is a nightmare, getting out the door is difficult or mealtimes a battle. Does your child find it difficult to switch from one activity to the next?
Join a Lifestart Behaviour Support Clinician as they discuss managing daily routines and provide simple ideas to enhance routines to best support your child.
Register here to secure your spot. On the day of the webinar you will be sent a Zoom link via email so you can join at the specified time.
Tackling Toilet Training
Date & Time: 2 June 2020 / 7:45 – 8:30pm
Are you thinking about toilet training your child? Not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve encountered problems along the way?
Join a Lifestart Occupational Therapist as they discuss toilet training readiness as well as strategies and simple ideas to give your child the best chance of success.
Register here to secure your spot. On the day of the webinar you will be sent a Zoom link via email so you can join at the specified time.
Making Sense of Sensory Processing
Date & Time: 9 June 2020 / 7:45 – 8:30pm
Does your child get upset at loud noises or seek out the thrill of swinging repetitively? Does your child avoid foods of a certain texture?
Join a Lifestart Occupational Therapist as they discuss sensory processing and provide simple ideas for families to support their child’s sensory needs.
Register here to secure your spot. On the day of the webinar you will be sent a Zoom link via email so you can join at the specified time.
Let’s Talk about Early Communication
Date & Time: 16 June 2020 / 7:45 – 8:30pm
Do you have questions about your child’s communication? Maybe you are looking for simple ideas you can try help your child to develop their communication and find their “voice” within your family.
Join a Lifestart Speech Pathologist as they discuss early communication development and provide simple ideas for families to help their child communicate in the daily routines and activities that your family enjoys.
Register here to secure your spot. On the day of the webinar you will be sent a Zoom link via email so you can join at the specified time.
Finding the Right Early Childhood Centre
Date & Time: 23 June 2020 / 7:45 – 8:30pm
Would you like your child to attend an early childhood centre but don’t know where to start? Are you unsure about how your child can be included in early childhood routines and activities?
Educators from our Start Strong Pathways program will discuss what to look for in a centre, how to engage with staff and understanding your rights.
Register here to secure your spot. On the day of the webinar you will be sent a Zoom link via email so you can join at the specified time.
