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Dimitra Baveas

By Dimitra Baveas
Community contribution / March 4, 2020

While teaching in Queensland my own daughter began to struggle in the classroom.

Observing the immediate positive impact on her focus and learning skills at the conclusion of private Occupational Therapy sessions; I ...

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