When my son was diagnosed with autism, ‘stimming’ was one of the things that I had to quickly learn about. Once I found out what stimming was, some of my son’s unique behaviours, which had puzzled me before, began to make sense. I understood why he would sometimes need to spin round and round for […]
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As parents, we get excited when our child adds new words to their vocabulary and learns how to use them in the right context. This is especially true when our child has a speech and language delay. Every new word counts. At times, however, children may pick up and use words that are unexpected or
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What is hand-eye coordination? Hand-eye coordination refers to the ability to use both our eyes and hands at the same time while performing actions and carrying out activities. It brings together our visual and motor skills, with our eyes providing the visual-spatial perception that helps our brains to understand where our bodies are in a
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Has your child ever bitten or been bitten by another child? During the preschool years, biting is a common cause of concern, and is a frequently-reported injury. While it happens quite regularly, it is no less distressing for the child who was bitten, their parents, as well as the parents of the child who did
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When a child’s handwriting is messy, the typical assumption would be that the child is lazy or careless. In truth, messy handwriting is often caused by challenges with motor skills. Let’s look at why handwriting can be difficult for some children, and how you can help your child to improve their handwriting. Handwriting – a
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For most children, the majority of their school day is spent sitting still at their desks. The only times they are able to move their bodies, is usually during physical education or recess. The monotony of sitting still for long periods, however, often leads to restlessness, and this can make it hard for children to
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Messy play, also known as sensory play, is a highly-beneficial activity for children, as they tend to naturally use their senses to explore their surroundings and make sense of the world. It is an excellent way to engage your child’s senses, which encourages them to think, feel and compare their experiences, environment and the objects
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Have you ever spoken to someone, and wondered if they were really listening to you? And when you were a child, did you ever hear a parent or teacher say “pay attention” or “listen carefully”? If these scenarios sound familiar to you, let’s learn about a concept called ‘Whole Body Listening’ (WBL), how it helps
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If you’d like to help your child learn language and develop their speech, try ‘recasting.’ It’s a form of modelling that’s considered one of the easiest and most effective strategies for parents to apply. In recasting, when your child says an incorrect sentence, you recast or repeat what your child has said, but with more
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Imagine that an invisible line runs down the centre of your body, dividing your left and right sides. That’s your ‘midline.’ When you reach across your midline with an arm or leg, to perform a task on the opposite side of your body, you’re ‘crossing your midline.’ Development of midline crossing Babies as young as
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