The psychomotor therapist assesses difficulties in the development of motor competencies and, where necessary, provides treatment. Psychomotor therapy may be advisable when the child/young person has difficulty in developing movement and sensory skills...
Navigating Dysgraphia: Understanding Signs and Strategies for Support
More commonly known as “written expression learning disorder,” dysgraphia is a learning disability that involves difficulty with written expression. Dysgraphia can cause issues with spelling, handwriting, and translating thoughts to paper. Students with dysgraphia may struggle to form letters, numbers, and words by hand, and may also have tr...
Understanding OASIS: Your Guide to Home Health Care Assessment
OASIS has a bunch of questions, almost 100 of them, all set up in a standard way. These questions cover important stuff about the patients, like their health condition, how they're feeling physically and mentally, what they need help with, where they live, and some basic info about them...
5 Principles of Speech Therapy for Children with Autism
Speech therapy services for children with autism can look very different depending on a lot of factors. Each speech therapist will need to determine which services will be best for each child. Here are some different ways that speech therapy services may be assigned to help the child make optimal progress:..
5 Different types of Special Education Needs
The main goal of special education is to ensure that every child, regardless of their abilities, has access to education and the opportunity to succeed. Teachers in special education programs work to enhance each child's strengths while providing support for their weaknesses...
Understanding Toe Walking in Adults: Causes and Solutions
By understanding the causes and implementing targeted strategies, adults can effectively overcome toe walking habits, improving mobility and overall well-being. Toe walking in adults involves walking on the balls of the feet rather than using the entire foot. It may signal various physical, neurological,...
Bullying and how it differs between genders
Introduction Bullying is a serious issue affecting individuals of all ages and genders. Research has shown that males and females have different ways of bullying each other due to socialization patterns and gender roles. Gender differences in bullying: Girls are often encouraged to form close, “special” friendships and to be kind,...