Reading with your child is a wonderful way to support their language development. You don't need to read every word, ask lots of questions or even finish the book for it to be valuable. In fact, when speech pathologists use books with young children, we often spend...
Brothers and sisters learn a great deal from one another. They practice talking, sharing, negotiating, waiting, helping and handling disagreements during life. These experiences can support development, but they can also become challenging when one child has...
Simple Ways to Support Your Child in Everyday Life As parents, it can be hard to know how to support your child’s development at home — especially when advice online often feels overwhelming or unrealistic. The good news is that occupational therapy support at home...
It Looks Like Play… But It is Therapy If you’ve ever watched your child during a therapy session and thought, "It just looks like they’re playing," you’re not alone. It is a very common question and something many parents share with us in their first few sessions. So,...
You may have noticed that your child finds it hard to tell you what they want, answer questions, join in with other children or cope when they are not understood. Autistic children may communicate in different ways. They may use fewer words, repeat words or phrases,...
Sensory deep pressure therapy activities are essential in helping children to manage their sensory needs, regulate their emotions and feel calm and secure. This therapy involves applying gentle, consistent pressure to the body to stimulate the proprioceptive system...
Key Takeaways Whole Body Listening skills are often developed through play, movement and meaningful interactions. Games and activities can help children practise attention, participation and self-regulation in a fun and engaging way. Whole Body Listening looks...
Key Takeaways Whole Body Listening helps children understand that it isn't just about hearing sounds with the ears, it involves the whole body working together to show attention and understanding. It provides a framework for paying attention, participating in...
Every parent and teacher knows the value of a child listening and carrying out instructions. The ability to follow instructions skill is not just about doing what is asked. It is about building communication, social understanding and self-confidence. Whether at home,...
Occupational therapy for children is about helping them develop the skills they need to participate in everyday activities confidently. It focuses on areas like self care, motor skills, and social engagement, aiming to improve their independence and overall quality of...
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