Ipswich News 

Hello Alicea!

Alicea is a Provisional Psychologist at Springfield.

On the weekend Alicea likes to hike, snorkel, going camping and going to concerts 

Her favourite animals is a dolphin.  She love going out to watch for dolphins playing in the water 

If Alicea was a superhero her superhero name would be Mermaidia, her superpower would be teleportation- so she could go and see her family and friends in NSW whenever she wanted a hug. 

” I am outgoing, I love a laugh and never take anything too seriously. I have worked with families with kids with disabilities for 4 years now, but ESA is my first job role as an official provisional psychologist! I am excited to be part of the ESA team and help support families on their therapy journey” 

Make a Spoon Catapult

Want a fun activity to try this weekend? The Springfield team invite you to try making a ... Spoon Catapult!

Spoon Catapult Instructions

What you'll need

• Cardboard tube
• Elastic bands
• Spoon (plastic or disposable bamboo)

Method

• Stretch the elastic over the carboard tube, doubling it up so there is an ‘X’ in the elastic. 
• Thread the spoon handle through the X 

Place a pom pom ball on the end of the spoon and then Press the spoon handle down, sending the pom pom flying.

Focus areas 

Planning and problem solving - need to make sure spoon is attached correctly 

Fine motor - hand strength and bilateral co-ordination to hold the spoon and put on the rubber band.  Digit isolation to be able to use one finger to press on spoon.  Also need to be able to apply appropriate pressure to spoon 

Hand eye co-ordination if using a target -  Need to line up catapult and then fire pom pom in correct direction