What are the Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers? Many children on the autism spectrum experience developmental delays when they are still babies. But because they crawl and walk on time, differences in social and language skills often go unnoticed until they are older....
Games and Toys for Managing Developmental Delays Developmental delays in children can include areas of cognitive thinking, motor skills, and speech and language. As explained by our resident speech pathologist, Brooke Perrin: “No two children with autism are the...
Appropriate speech and language development are vital when looking at the transitions from pre-school activities to primary school. It ensures your child will be able to follow their teacher’s instructions, make new friends, understand rules and expectations,...
Does your child love to play with mud? Are they always splashing water around? Sounds like they are engaging in some wonderful sensory play! So, what exactly is it and why is it important? Sensory play involves activities that engage an individual’s senses – touch,...
DIR/Floor Time at the heart of comprehensive programs for infants, young children, and families with a range of developmental challenges including autistic spectrum disorders. You may frequently hear “play based DIR/Floor Time approach” when your child work with...
Aaaand Breathe! Deep Breathing Activities for Children Breathing activities for children is the focus today with school just around the corner, this can be an exciting time and one which brings much needed routine and structure to our days. However, this change can...
