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Toilet training a child with Autism (ASD) Toilet training can be challenging for any child, and it can especially be challenging for a child with Autism. There are many reasons as to why it takes a child with Autism longer to learn to use the toilet. Some of these reasons may include: Has difficulty understanding […]
1. Use a sleep diary; this may help you recognize consistent trend causing the sleep difficulties 2. Create a visual schedule of the bedtime routine 3. Play white noise using a special machine or electronic music device 4. Provide massages, back rubs, bear hugs before bed 5. Use a heavy blanket or double duvet 6. […]
What can an Occupational Therapist (OT) do for my child with anxiety? With big emotions that make home routines a huge challenge? With extreme fears that make going out difficult? Who refuses to participate in classroom activities? With reactive aggressive behaviours towards others? With self harm behaviours? Think of an OT as a behavioural detective […]
The Every Day Skills Race Course is a great way to provide your child the opportunity to develop various dressing skills in a play-based setting. The race course is designed to improve finger dexterity, bilateral coordination and hand strength required for the majority of day-to-day dressing tasks in a practical yet enjoyable method. The Race Course […]
The link below covers several Bilateral Integration Activities for Kids and has visuals to go along with them. Activities include: Ball-In-A-Net Simple Symmetrical Activities such as rolling out dough Simple Reciprocal Activities such as pulling hand over hand on a rope The blog post also tries to sell you an ebook, we are not associated […]
Computers and electronic devices are available to children at a younger age than ever before. There is limited research as to the effects of poor posture and use of electronic devices on children. This is mainly due to technology growing rapidly. The development years are critical and the importance of correcting posture and balancing sedentary […]
One of the most common phrases I hear when working with children with developmental delays is “I can’t”. Some alternative phrases that can used by parents or caregivers when a child says “I can’t” include: I believe in you! Look how far you made it already. Let’s work together to complete __________ I am very […]