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Autism and Assessment The features of autism often appear during early childhood, and a reliable diagnosis is usually possible at the age of 2 years. However, many people do not receive a diagnosis until much later. Sometimes, having an early diagnosis helps enable a child to get support during their developmental years that will benefit them...
Speech and Language Therapy /Communication needs Children’s Speech and Language Therapy helps children with a range of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) to achieve and maintain their potential. It also provides support and advice to families and those working with children. Children may present with: A Speech & Language Therapist: Link: https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/childrens-speech-and-language
Understanding Learning Disabilities for Parental Support Children learn many skills in life—how to listen and speak, for example, or how to read, write, and do math. Some skills may be harder to learn than others. If your child has had appropriate learning experiences and instruction, but is not able to keep up with peers, it’s...
Top Toys to develop language Children learn important speech and language skills through play. You are the main language model for your child. The best toys are traditional ones rather than those operated with a battery. Do not try and lead their play, always follow the child’s interest and what they show you. Have only...
Types of treatment in Physiotherapy Physiotherapists can assess, diagnose, and offer treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions affecting babies, children and adult. What we can help with: Pre 5 Children’s Physiotherapy This treatment approach includes: Mainstream Schools This is a service to children with a physical disability aged over 5 – 18 who attend...
Couples Therapy Couples (and Family) Therapy is a therapy that targets any relationship that is in distress despite the best efforts of the partners, who usually feel stuck with a sense of loss of intimacy. There are many reasons for relationships to be threatened, mostly having to do with family of origin patterns of behaviors...
Children and Learning disabilities Many children struggle with studies and have difficulties getting good grades, however are very smart. Often parents do not understand why their seemingly intelligent kids are failing at school. Some causes include hearing impairment and weak vision. Those latter are frequently the causes behind low scholastic and academic performances. Today, we...
Special Needs Children Do you often hear the word “Special Needs”but do not understand what it means? Well allow us to offer some detailed information: “Individuals with Special Needs” describes children, adolescents and adults whose needs require assistance for disabilities that may be medical, educational, mental, or psychological. When it comes to our children, we...
Psychomotor Therapy Psychomotor Therapy is a technique that helps in developing good coordination of movements, balance, as well as improving a child’s motor skills: gross motor skills (movements of the whole body) and fine motor skills (movements of fingers and hands). It is also a technique that helps some children write better in order to...
Speech and Language Delays Many children struggle with speech or language problems or delays. As a parent, wondering if your child is “on track” is a normal thought. It is important to know that all children develop at a different pace, and what is considered “typical development” is very widespread, especially in the early toddler...