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Evidence matters
The Joint Position Statement on Methods of Expressive Communication Requiring a Trained Facilitator is issued by the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria; Centre for Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of…
Creative Ideas for Sensory Toys at Home
WINDMILL The windmill is a fun oral motor tool and is great for extending lung capacity and activating breath. It encourages oral motor control of the lips and cheeks as they purse to allow a narrow stream of air to be blown at the windmill. Encourage blowing on a…
Music therapy and young children
As published by the American Music Therapy Association at chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Young_Children_2006.pdf What is Music Therapy? Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music…
Five Signs Your Child May Need Occupational Therapy
During the first 1000 days of a child’s life, they go through many changes and stages as they develop from infancy to childhood. One important area of development that is crucial to their overall growth and well-being is the brain. Over this time period, the brain…
10 Advantages of Early Childhood Intervention Therapy Services for Your Child With Special Needs
If you have a young child who is not meeting developmental milestones, or if you have concerns about your child’s development, Early Childhood Intervention Therapy (ECI) may be your answer. ECI is a type of therapy that provides services and support to babies and…
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Access Methods & Selection Techniques
There are many ways we can choose to communicate. For example, when a child is too shy to speak to an unfamiliar partner, they may whisper their message in an accompanying adult’s ear to convey it for them. In AAC, how a child interacts with a device to control it…
What Is Augmentative and Alternative Communication
October is AAC awareness month. Awareness is not just about being aware of something’s existence, but also about embracing and accepting what it has to offer. In this post, we’ll be touching on the basics of AAC. What Is AAC? AAC refers to any aided or unaided…
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy in paediatrics uses participation in purposeful, age-appropriate activities that enable children to develop their sensory, motor and perceptual abilities. We aim to facilitate improved participation in a child’s areas of occupation including…
Getting Your Little One Communicating at Home
Lockdown has been a challenging time for everyone, especially for parents who are working from home as well as caring for their young babies and toddlers. Having to juggle everything… being a loving parent, becoming your child’s “teacherâ€, working from home,…
It’s tummy time!
Parents are overwhelmed with information from various media platforms on how to maximise their baby’s development. Oftentimes they are met with conflicting information from these platforms and they are left more confused than before. One of the most confusing data…