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Written by Helen White Speech Language Therapist ​To be published Spring 2020 by NZSL Association. ​It began as a response to a plea from the Howard League, an organisation which has been responsible for establishing programmes for prisoners to assist them with learning, training for employment and physical activities such as yoga. An established literacy programme is in place and, although I have considerable experience in literacy and phonological awareness, I wanted to devise a programme which extended their language development.

This article explores the dangers of unlimited screen time and internet access for young children. It also includes tips for parents who would like to ensure their child's online environment is a space space. Written by Marie Kelly and publised in the Hyperexpress ADHD Newsletter September 2018

Why is it that some children can read fluently, yet when you ask them to retell the essence of the story or you ask them a direct question, they look at you blankly? Parents often wonder what they can do to help their children understand stories. We explore the key aspects of comprehension-building.

For many parents, one of the big questions is, should siblings share a room? In this Stuff NZ article, Kidz Therapy founder Marie Kelly said children who grew up sharing a room had learnt to compromise on a daily basis. “They may have to create rules, for example I am getting changed, so you cannot come back for 10 minutes. This may lead them to be better flat mates or hostel mates at university,” she said. Read the full article in the link below.

Kiwis need to be wary of expecting too much of baby Charlotte McCaw In this Stuff NZ article, Kiwi child psychologist Marie Kelly of Kidz Therapy says it is important for the public to remember children should not have to live up to their parents’ success.  Read the full article in the link below.

Halloween is here, and communities are doing it a little differently In this Stuff NZ article, Psychologist Marie Kelly says Halloween can send mixed messages about stranger danger and community parties are a good alternative. Read the full article in the link below.

More complex cases of anxiety in children being reported Stuff NZ spoke to Kidz Therapy psychologist Marie Kelly, who believes the complexity of anxiety reports are increasing. Read the full article in the link below

In this Stuff NZ article, Raewyn talks about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. Now as as an adult she works to ensure children who have been abused can get the help they need. Kidz Therapy Founder Marie Kelly, was asked to share her views on the case. Read the full article in the link below.

Small Business: Making a difference to young minds – Kidz Therapy A short article in The New Zealand Herald on how Kidz Therapy began its journey in 2007 and has grown over the years. Read the full article in the link below.