What everyone should know about stimming
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 …
Help! My child is picking up bad words!
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 …
The importance of hand-eye coordination
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 …
Why do some children bite?
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 …
Why is my child’s handwriting so messy?
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. …
Classroom Movement Breaks
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 …
The Benefits of Messy Play
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 …
Whole Body Listening
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 …
Recasting to help speech and language development
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 …
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Importance of Crossing the Midline
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 …