Play with Purpose: Essential Paediatric Principles and Practice for Ages 4-12
(Paediatric Therapists: Online) - Open
This course is intended for the use of Physiotherapists, OT's, EP's.
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Learn how to create engaging play based therapy sessions with principles for any therapy program to achieve better outcomes today.

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to integrate play-based principles into programs, assessments and outcomes, empowering children aged 4-12 to thrive through purposeful play.

Developed by James Dowton, Australian Paediatric Physiotherapist (Mast Adv Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice, B.PHTY Hons)
NSW APA Paediatric Committee
Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists 

  • 20 CPD hours
    Course duration

    Lifetime Access
  • Learn at your own pace

    Real World Principles for Immediate Impact

    Transform Your Paediatric Therapy Sessions with     Engaging Purposeful Play:

    Master Play-Based Principles: Learn to integrate play-based principles and fundamental developmental concepts into your practice, with engaging activities to support children with disabilities. Universal principles that can be applied to any session, enhancing therapy time.

    Comprehensive Assessments: Improve your ability to accurately assess developmental progress and needs, leading to more targeted and successful interventions. Gain expertise in conducting play based assessments and outcome measures, with training on neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions.

    Motor Skills Development: Understand universal principles in motor skills development through targeted play activities. Gain techniques and strategies that can be adapted to address physical development challenges for any child or goal, ensuring comprehensive and effective therapies across diverse needs and abilities.

    Adaptive Play Techniques: Explore adaptive play techniques and modifications that enable children with disabilities to participate in and enjoy play, enhancing their physical and social development.
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    Sensory Play Strategies:
    Improve attention, focus and maximise your sessions by discovering sensory play strategies that cater to the sensory needs of children, promoting sensory integration and regulation leading to better therapy outcomes.

    Receive NDIS report writing templates:
    Designed to streamline your documentation process, ensuring your reports are comprehensive, accurate, and meet all necessary requirements.

    Family and Caregiver Involvement:
    Learn how to effectively involve families and caregivers in play-based interventions, fostering a supportive home environment that reinforces therapeutic goals. Address the challenge of ensuring continuity and support outside of therapy sessions.

    Behavioral and Social Skills Through Play:
    Utilise play-based interventions to improve behavioral and social skills, helping children develop better communication, cooperation, and emotional regulation. Overcome challenges in managing behavioral issues and enhancing social interactions.

    What We Offer

    What's included in this online course?

    20 Hours CPD

    This comprehensive course meets the 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required for physiotherapists by AHPRA, ensuring you gain valuable skills and knowledge while fulfilling your professional development obligations.

    A Course Certificate is provided at the completion of the course for your CPD Portfolio

    Our Background

    Developed and taught by APA Titled Senior Paediatric Physiotherapist - James Dowton | Founder of Adaptive Kids

    Member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists
    B.PHTY (Hons), Masters of Advanced Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice, Monash University (MAPaedPhysPrac)

    Unique learning experience

    Practical Applications: Learn how to implement science-backed strategies to support children’s motor development effectively.

    Engagement Techniques: Discover how to make your therapy sessions fun and engaging, ensuring children are motivated and interested in their development.

    Versatile Skills: Master universal principles that can be applied to any child.

    Approximately 7% of Australian children have developmental disorders that benefit from physiotherapy interventions.
    The Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) estimates that 1 in 5 children under five years old could benefit from early intervention services.
    Approximately 29% of children with disabilities aged 5-14 years participate in organized sports outside of school hours, compared to 64% of children without disabilities.
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