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...
Wondering if your child is developing on track? Learn the signs to monitor, when to seek professional support, and how speech and occupational therapy can help.
You might be noticing this at school Sometimes it is not the big things. It is the everyday moments that feel hard. Your child might: Avoid writing or get tired quickly Struggle to sit still during class Find it hard to follow instructions or get started Feel...
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...
When Your Child’s Behaviour Feels Hard Right Now Perhaps your child is having more meltdowns than usual. Do transitions feel like a battle? Do small things quickly turn into big reactions? It can feel exhausting and confusing. You might be wondering: Why is this...
Simple Ways to Help Your Child Hold a Pencil with Confidence Key Takeaways Pencil grip develops gradually as children grow and gain experience with drawing and writing. There isn't just one "perfect" pencil grip several mature grips can be efficient and functional....
Key Takeaways Gross motor skills help children run, jump, climb, balance and participate confidently in everyday activities. Children develop gross motor skills through movement, play and everyday experiences. If gross motor challenges are affecting participation at...
Key Takeaways Fine motor skills assist children complete everyday tasks such as drawing, dressing, eating and using school tools. Children develop fine motor skills gradually through play, practice and everyday experiences. If fine motor challenges are affecting...
Fine motor skills are the building blocks of independence for preschoolers. They allow young children to complete everyday tasks like drawing, tying shoelaces, opening lunchboxes, and using scissors. In Australia, occupational therapists frequently design activities...
Sometimes it’s not the learning — it’s everything around it. Your child might: Get overwhelmed quickly Have big reactions to small changes Struggle to stay calm in group settings Shut down or withdraw during the day Find it hard to “bounce back” once upset And you...
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