Hippotherapy is a form of physical, occupational and speech therapy in which a therapist uses …
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Month: February 2020
Autonomous Development
Autonomy in childhood and adolescence is when one strives to gain a sense of oneself …
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Head banging in autism
Head banging in addition to self-injury and aggression are very common autism symptoms. From a …
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Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare, severe neurological disorder that affects mostly girls. It’s usually discovered in the first …
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The Importance of “Motherese”
What is Motherese? Talking to children has always been fundamental to language development, but new …
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Functional/Manipulative Play
Children learn about objects and their use through functional play. They use toys or objects …
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Understanding global developmental delay (GDD) in children
Babies and children usually learn important skills such as sitting up, rolling over, crawling, walking, …
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HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROME
Hypermobility syndrome – The joint hypermobility syndrome is a condition that features joints that easily …
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Outdoor Activities to Develop Speech and Language Skills
It’s always a good idea to get kids to spend more time outside, but for …
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Sensory Issues
Sensory issues often accompany autism. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association added sensory sensitivities to …
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