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Shared Book Reading

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  • On August 10, 2021
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Let’s talk about shared book reading! Reading is important for a child’s language development. From the age of nine months old, infants usually start to show an interest in books with sounds, textures and brightly coloured pictures. Research has shown that the more frequently children are read to, the greater their development in language and […]

Learning to use Scissors

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  • On May 1, 2019
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Before a child can cut paper, they must use an appropriate scissor grasp. It is important to provide visual and verbal cues for holding the scissors correctly and observe whether your child does the following: Can your child open and close the scissors? Does your child position the scissors and consistently use their dominant hand? […]

Learning to tie Shoelaces

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  • On April 18, 2019
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Learning to tie shoelaces can be a tricky fine motor skill for children to learn. One day the child may get it, and the next day they can totally forget it. Learning how to tie shoelaces takes patience and practice from both the child and parent. Every child has a different learning style so making […]

Handwriting Skills

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  • On February 24, 2019
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Handwriting is a complex craft that exercises visual, memory and fine- motor skills. It is an important part of literacy and an essential skill for life. The following components are essential to ensure your child is reaching their developmental milestones for handwriting.   Pre-requisites of handwriting: Hand dominance Crossing midline Bilateral hand use Functional grasp […]

The Emotional Toolbox

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  • On October 16, 2018
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What is an emotional toolbox? It is not uncommon for children to associate a toolbox with a builder, plumber or painter who require different tools to assist in their daily tasks and job requirements. An emotional toolbox is no different, it allows children to select various learnt or personal tools (strategies) that will help guide […]

Sleeping in your own bed

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  • On November 28, 2017
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Why is it important for children to sleep in their own beds? Many children feel a sense of security by sleeping close to their parents. This can cause problems not only for your child, but also for you. Children who continue in their parent’s bed do not face their fears and will continue to be […]

Sleeping Problems in Children

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  • On November 28, 2017
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Types of Sleep Disorders Having a child who suffers from night terrors can be extremely frightening – but only for the unlucky parents because, despite appearances, your child won’t remember the episode when he wakes up the next morning. Night terrors, (also known as confusional arousal) occur in five to 15 percent of children between […]

Sleeping Tips for Kids

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  • On November 27, 2017
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Strategies to Improve Sleep in Children Sleep problems are very common in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and can result in daytime sleepiness, learning problems and behavioural issues such as hyperactivity, inattentiveness and aggression. The most common sleep problems in children diagnosed with ASD are difficulty falling asleep and repeated awakenings during the night. […]

Whose Turn Is It?

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  • On November 16, 2017
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    For many children on the Autism Spectrum, sharing and taking turns can be a challenge. They may get caught up in a game or activity and become impatient waiting for other people to have a go.   Learning a skill such as turn taking has real world implications too. There are many things […]