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Nikoo Chamani
Dec 3, 20243 min read
The Power of Inclusion and Normalization in Early Development Care
Understanding Inclusion and Normalization Inclusion and normalization are two fundamental principles that guide the support and care of...
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Nikoo Chamani
Dec 3, 20246 min read
The Developing Brain: How Play, Art & Music Shape Young Minds
Early Brain Development The human brain is a complex organ that undergoes rapid development during childhood. This early development lays...
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Nikoo Chamani
Nov 26, 20242 min read
Urgent Action Needed: Addressing the Misrepresentation of Arts and Music Therapists in NDIS Guidelines
I am writing to express my profound concern and disappointment regarding the recent changes to the NDIS guidelines that de-identify arts...
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Nikoo Chamani
Nov 22, 20245 min read
Understanding Ableism: How Does It Impact Disabled Individuals in Society?
By: Lydia Zahra, Music Therapist at Wonderful Mind Ableism refers to bias, prejudice, and discrimination against disabled people. It...
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Nikoo Chamani
Nov 22, 20243 min read
The Power of Play: A Comprehensive Guide
By : Nikoo Chamani | Wonderful Mind Play is a fundamental aspect of child development, shaping their social, emotional, and cognitive...
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Nikoo Chamani
Nov 22, 20244 min read
Intuned Parenting: Nurturing Neurodiverse Minds
Research has shown that intuned parenting can have a significant positive impact on the development of neurodiverse children. Â Attuned...
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Nikoo Chamani
Nov 22, 20245 min read
The Silent Scars: Early Childhood Trauma, Neurodiversity, and the Power of Trauma-Informed Interventions
Early childhood trauma and neglect can have profound and lasting effects on a child's developing brain and social-emotional well-being....
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Nikoo Chamani
Nov 21, 20244 min read
Unlocking the Power of Play: Learn to Play Therapy for Autistic Children and School Transitions
Play is the natural language of childhood, a vibrant tapestry of exploration, expression, and learning. For autistic children, however,...
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Nikoo Chamani
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Rough and Tumble Play: A Cornerstone of Social Development
Rough and tumble play, often characterized by playful chasing, wrestling, and mock fighting, is a common and vital part of childhood...
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Nikoo Chamani
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Embracing Spontaneity and Self-Initiative in Child Therapy: A Pathway to Enhanced Metacognition and Self-Regulation
In the realm of child and youth mental health services, fostering a child’s spontaneous and self-initiated actions during therapy can be...
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Nikoo Chamani
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Unlocking Young Minds: The Power of Art Therapy in Early Childhood Intervention
Unlocking Young Minds: The Power of Art Therapy in Early Childhood Intervention As a parent in Doreen or Craigieburn, you want nothing...
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