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 […]
Five tips you can use when toilet training a child with Autism
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 […]
Fun activities to improve a child’s visual motor integration
Visual motor integration or hand-eye coordination describes our ability to coordinate our hand/body movements with our vision including fine motor activities (e.g. beading) and gross motor activities (e.g. throwing/catching a ball). Academic skills such as printing and cutting require well-developed Visual Motor Integration skills. Try these fun activities to improve your child’s visual motor integration: […]