http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/ Parenting and Child Psychology Forum en Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:27:29 +0000 http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/topic/the-impact-of-tecnology-on-childrens-creativity#post-93 Wed, 11 May 2011 17:30:29 +0000 Katherine 93@http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/ <p>Hi there, </p> <p>Kimberley O’Brien recently discussed the impact of technology on children's creativity. It certainly sparked some interesting discussions about the benefits of pen and paper learning versus computer-based learning.</p> <p>You can read the article by visiting the Daily Telegraph online:<br /> <a href="http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/technology-put-kids-at-risk/story-fn6b3v4f-1226052774583" rel="nofollow">http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/technology-put-kids-at-risk/story-fn6b3v4f-1226052774583</a></p> <p>A similar article can be found on the Sky News website:<br /> <a href="http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=610817&amp;vId=" rel="nofollow">http://www.skynews.com.au/topstories/article.aspx?id=610817&amp;vId=</a></p> <p>and also Nine MSN:<br /> <a href="http://news.ninemsn.com.au/mobile/national/8246891/technology-may-stunt-development-report?_sp=2045&amp;_s=f971d3b2-9118-4cb3-b1f1-f2244ac74292" rel="nofollow">http://news.ninemsn.com.au/mobile/national/8246891/technology-may-stunt-development-report?_sp=2045&amp;_s=f971d3b2-9118-4cb3-b1f1-f2244ac74292</a></p> <p>While technology has many benefits for a child's learning, parents and teachers should ensure adequate handwriting skills are developed especially by the ages 8-10. </p> <p>What is your opinion about the benefits of the more traditional styles of writing compared with word processors, and how do you feel it is impacting on children's creativity? </p> http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/topic/how-to-become-a-child-psychologist#post-5 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:46:06 +0000 Leo Rocker 5@http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/ <p>One of the common questions we are asked here at the Quirky kid Clinic is “How do I become a child psychologist?” Kimberley O’Brien, our principal child psychologist replies to all these questions personally, however, we now using these forums to avoid repeats and use our time more effectively.</p> <p>I will post a series of questions and answers as replied by Kimberley on her Sydney Morning Herald radar blog. If you have any input or suggestion, please reply to each individual post. </p> http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/topic/quirky-kid-workshops-children#post-33 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:07:43 +0000 Leo Rocker 33@http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/ <p><strong>Q) Do parents attend to workshops with their Children?</strong><br /> A) We have children, parents and professional workshops. Most of the children workshops are only for children. Parents receive a written feedback at the end of the session, usually, within a week of the workshop.<br /> There are some workshops that parent and child may attend, like the "Sort it Out", for example.</p> <p><strong>Q) Do you provide feedback after the workshops?</strong><br /> A) Yes. We provide a brief written feedback after each workshop. They are posted to parents within 10 days of completing the Quirky Kid workshops. We do not provide verbal feedback on the day, however, parents can book additional time with the facilitator would they wish to have further or more personalised feedback.</p> <p><strong>Q) My child has been diagnosed with an ASD, can she/he attend to your workshops?</strong><br /> A) Children diagnosed with an ASD are required to attend to an individual session before registering to a Quirky Kid Workshop. Most of our workshops are only 2 hours in duration and not designed for a child with an ASD. </p> <p>There are, however, more appropriated programs like 'The Best of Friends in Schools' that offer a better structure. One of our Child Psychologist , in consultation with the parent, develop the most suitable intervention to each the child and this may include a workshop,</p> <p><strong>Q) My child can not attend to the workshop, do you offer a refund?</strong><br /> A) No. Workshop registration are non-refundable. Groups are for a maximum of 4 participants and preparation starts days in advance. Therefore, we apologise and empathise but are not able to offer you with a refund. </p> http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/topic/professional-dilemmas#post-32 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:06:21 +0000 Leo Rocker 32@http://childpsychologist.com.au/forum/ <p>; </p>