To Inspire So That All Flourish
ST DUNSTAN'S COLLEGE
Term 3 - Issue 2
Helping Our Children Grow
Why working as a team is so important.
Imagine our school and life as a vibrant garden, where each child is a unique plant. Just as plants have distinct characteristics and needs, our children require personalised care. Being planted in the same gar-den doesn’t mean they must conform to a single standard.
As therapists, teachers and parents, we are the gardeners tasked with nurturing these plants. When a child struggles to grow and thrive, we must identify their specific needs. We must work together, combin-ing our expertise, to provide the right support.
Just as a gardener adjusts water, nutrients, and care for each plant, we must tailor our approach for each child. This might involve:
– Occupational therapy for fine motor skills, sensory integration, or concentration.
– Speech therapy for auditory processing, pronunciation, or language skills.
– Emotional support and play therapy for equilibrium and resilience.
– Educational psychology for finding the right soil and fertilizer, new strategies and growth.
– Medication, when necessary, under the guidance of a neurologist.
As parents, it can be overwhelming navigating multiple experts and suggestions. Re-member, each expert shares a common goal: to help your child flourish. Let’s work to-gether, embracing our differences, to create a garden where every child can shine, grow
and thrive.
Annemarie Grobbelaar
Occupational Therapist
