MINDS DELICATE

Principal and Director of Delicate Minds Support by Choice Pty Limited, Cindy Newman and her team of therapists focus on providing early intervention therapy and support to families raising neurodivergent children.

The therapists at Delicate Minds, are skilled and qualified to match their expertise. They trust in the process of delivering a unique, compassionate, friendly approach to working holistically with families facing the challenges of navigating daily life raising neurodivergent children.

MEET OUR TEAM:

Cindy Newman – Degree

Qualified Clinical Child and Adolescent Counsellor studying her Masters in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She is a registered Clinical Member of PACFA, Certified Autplay Provider and qualified facilitator for Tuning In To Kids and Cool Kids / Cool Teen Anxiety Program.

Scott Newman – Support Worker. The person all our clients love. He is particularly skilled in supporting our clients to implement the therapy learnings in our community through creative and joyful experiences.

Sharni Geary – Special Education Teacher working in Behaviour Therapy. Sharni loves working with families in the home, clinic or school to support them in identifying and implementing behavioural strategies. Sharni facilitates social thinking/social skills group therapy for preschool and primary aged children.

Joss Hewitt - Play Therapist earning her qualifications through the Queensland Institute of Play Therapy. She is also an Occupation Therapy AHA and studying towards her Diploma of Counselling. She is our queen of play and provides amazing, competent knowledge in her play skills.

Tegan Picton - Administration / Office Manger welcoming you into our space with her friendly and positive energy. She is passionate in her role, sharing her love for children and always choosing to warmly interact with our families. Her goal is to let our children’s personalities shine.

Unit 9, 10 Bellbowrie Street

Port Macquarie

Email cindy@delicateminds.net

My name is Jessica and I am a local, experienced English teacher who has brought Triple Thread Learning to Port Macquarie and surrounds. I am dedicated to teaching people to read, write and spell, to advocate for themselves, to find strategies to support their learning and to give people more choices about their future pathways.

What is Triple Thread Learning? We are literacy specialists who are dedicated to research and evidence-based intervention for people with dyslexia and other language difficulties aged 4 years to adults. We tailor our sessions to meet the needs of individuals using the direct, explicit and systematic Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) approach endorsed by the Australian Dyslexia Association. We provide in person therapy at school, your home or our space, or via zoom online.

Who can benefit from Triple Thread Learning? You do not need a diagnosis to receive support. Red flags include difficulty associating letters with sounds, guessing and memorising words instead of decoding, difficulty with word retrieval, inconsistent spelling, strong verbal vocabulary compared to written output, and extreme fatigue from reading.

How common is tooth decay in children?

Unfortunately, it is more common than many of us imagine. According to the Australian Dental Association (ADA), tooth decay is a preventable disease that affects approximately 40% of primary school children in NSW by age 5 years, increasing to affect around 50% of children by age 9.

Does tooth decay in baby teeth really matter?

Baby teeth may be temporary, but this does not mean they are not important. Decay in baby teeth can cause premature tooth loss and serious infections, with young children having the highest rates of preventable hospitalisation due to dental conditions of any age group. Losing these teeth prematurely can lead to significant space loss in the mouth leading to tooth and jaw alignment issues. Also, as early childhood decay is a strong predictor of tooth decay in permanent teeth, prevention and early intervention is critical in developing a healthy permanent dentition.

How can we help to prevent decay?

Surprisingly prevention can start prior to birth! Parents can pass on harmful oral bacteria to