Resources Library
Everything you need to keep learning, all in one place. Practical, evidence-informed guides across participation, therapy, child development, and recovery — written in plain language.
About these resources
These guides explain how participation in everyday activities — school, play, family life, and community — connects to health, development, and wellbeing. Each one is written to help you understand, not to diagnose or prescribe. They reflect the values that shape every Soul Movers session: that strengths matter more than deficits, that participation is the goal, and that every person has more capacity than any single assessment can reveal.
Resource categories
Select a category to browse its articles.
Foundational concepts explaining what participation means, why it matters, and how movement, endurance, and everyday routines connect to meaningful engagement in daily life.
How therapy works in practice — goal setting, measuring progress, building independence and confidence, the role of home programs, and what the evidence says makes therapy effective.
- What Makes Therapy Effective
- Goal Setting in Therapy
- Goal Setting During Recovery
- Measuring Progress Over Time
- Home Programs — What Really Helps
- Building Independence
- Building Independence After Rehabilitation
- Building Confidence
- Strength and Functional Activities
- Carryover and Generalisation
- How Often Should Therapy Happen
- Repetition and Skill Development
- What Is Tele-Rehabilitation?
Resources for families navigating therapy, disability, and recovery together — caregiver wellbeing, sibling relationships, and working as a coordinated family unit.
Practical guidance for supporting children in school — classroom accommodations, executive function, friendship, transitions, and collaboration between families and educators.
Child development essentials — motor development, fine motor skills, sensory processing, play, and understanding typical developmental trajectories to inform therapy and family decisions.
Condition-specific resources covering what cerebral palsy means in practice — participation, play, family life, and the transition to adulthood.
Guides for stroke survivors and their families — understanding recovery, rebuilding independence and community participation, and returning to everyday life after stroke.
Condition-specific guides for common musculoskeletal injuries — understanding the injury, managing daily activities during recovery, and returning to sport and full participation.
Movement Adventures
Quick links into playful sessions grouped by skill.
Featured resources
A few good places to start.
Understanding Development
A starting point for parents wondering whether their child is developing as expected.
Building Independence
Practical ideas for encouraging confidence, participation, and everyday independence.
Goal Setting During Recovery
Practical guidance on setting meaningful recovery goals for adults rebuilding movement, independence, and confidence.
How to use these resources
Start with whatever is most relevant to you right now — a condition, a challenge, or a stage of development. Each guide stands on its own, so there is no required reading order. Browse by category to find what fits, or follow the links at the bottom of any article to discover what to read next.
Coming soon
More guides are on the way — including practical activity ideas, condition-specific learning paths, and resources for key life transitions like starting school, returning home after hospital, and moving into adulthood.
Ready to take the next step?
When you are ready to move from learning to action, our Recovery Assessment helps your therapist understand your situation before your first appointment.