BCBM
"Helping Families Move Forward"
Coronavirus Resources
We are still operating during the Coronavirus Pandemic. We are here to support you and your family.
Call the office on (03) 5309 0495 to talk to our team and schedule sessions. We are moving most session to online sessions.
During these challenging times, children's behaviour may change due to the change in routine and the stress of what is occurring. Here are some resources to support you and your family.
Follow Us on Facebook
Follow our Facebook page to stay up to date with our clinic and get more resources to for supporting children (including fun activities you can do with them).
https://www.facebook.com/pg/bobbicookbm/
Bobbi's Video - Tips for Supporting Children During the Coronavirus
https://www.facebook.com/bobbicookbm/videos/2964430970274652/
Bobbi's Video - How BCBM Is Working During the Coronavirus
https://www.facebook.com/bobbicookbm/videos/842772906147747/
Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook
This is a tool to help you build resilience during difficult times. This workbook was created for free distribution by the Wellness Society.
Sample Daily Schedule for Children at Home
Here is a sample daily program for home school and self isolation if required.
We can design a schedule that meets your families needs.
Call 5309 0495 or email reception@bcbm.com.au to book a Zoom appointment so we know what you need!
Leading the way for children during the Coronavirus pandemic
Useful tips for parents from Michael Grose, founder Parenting Ideas.
Sleep and Young Autistic Adults
This two page document can help with thinking about sleep and autism. Created by the Autism CRC from LaTrobe University.
Staying Connected with Children
A great document from the Australian Childhood Foundation on how we can support and stay connected with children.
List of Support Numbers, Apps and Programs
This document lists useful numbers, apps, and other things to help support you during this time.
Talking with Children about the Coronavirus
Here is a handy document that you can print out and go through with your child about the Coronavirus.
Education Pack: Be “William” Ready!
Intuitive writing stencils are now combined with our grippies for correct pencil grip, dice for fun learning games, all to form this amazing package. Add in a couple of soft spikey toys, some pencils and you’ve got all you need!
We are keeping the kindness going with FREE SHIPPING on orders Australia wide. Simply type KINDNESS at checkout.
Included in the kit:
1 x Ultimate Writing Stencil kit (40mm) – 3 box set (97 pcs)
1 x Digraphs & Punctuation Stencil Set (40mm) – 1 box set (22pcs)
1 x Grippies Pencil Grips (5pcs)
1 x Whiteboard Dice
2 x Free Orange Sensory Toys
2 x Free Standard HB Pencils
https://williamready.com.au/products/index.php/product/education-pack-be-william-ready/
Exercise & Fitness
This latest lockdown period has no doubt impacted everyone’s normal exercise and sporting routines, but it is still very important for us all to stay physically active during this period.
For those of the all abilities community that are missing their traditional sport and recreation activities, I have compiled the below list of activities suitable for people with a disability to complete at home during lockdown.
1. AAA Play – Find an Activity at Home
A new platform which displays a whole range of inclusive programs and activities that you can do from the comfort of your own home.
Visit: https://www.aaavic.org.au/find-an-activity-for-home
2. Sport NSW Active Abilities Series
The Active Abilities Series features at home workouts designed by people with a disability, for people with a disability. The program includes activities suitable for individuals across the physical, sensory and intellectual disability spectrum.
Visit: https://www.sportnsw.com.au/disability-inclusion/active-abilities-series/
3. Disability Sports Australia – Stay Active Database
A database of in-home programs for people with a disability.
Visit: https://www.sports.org.au/stay-active
Thanks to Tom McCarthy from Sports Central for these great ideas!