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Educational articles by our therapists, psychologists, and specialists to help you learn more about your child and their developmental needs.

Physiotherapy
Valerie Tan

What are Primitive Reflexes?

Primitive reflexes are automatic movements arising from the Central Nervous System (CNS) in response to a particular stimulus that are typically present in childhood, but not present in healthy or

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Occupational Therapy
Adline Ghani

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

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For Parents
Adline Ghani

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

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Occupational Therapy
Adline Ghani

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

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Sensory
Adline Ghani

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

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Learning Support
Adline Ghani

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

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Occupational Therapy
Adline Ghani

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

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Occupational Therapy
Adline Ghani

Vestibular Disorders in Children

It is normal for growing children to trip and fall, but if there are persistent issues with a child’s balance, it may indicate a disruption in their vestibular system. The

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Speech & Language
Sonia Lasong

Challenges with Functional Communication

What is functional communication? The purpose of communication is to be included with others and to learn. Usually, we don’t stop to think about how crucial clear and effective communication

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Occupational Therapy
Nurul Ain

Getting them engaged with you!

“He doesn’t really play with a toy for long and moves on to another thing quickly.” “I have to repeat my instructions over and over to get her to do

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Joanna Hutt

Director, Principal Physiotherapist and Sensory Practitioner

Hello, my name is Joanna Hutt and I am the founder and managing director at The Energy Source.

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