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Footwear And Foot Health: A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Posture
As a paediatric physiotherapist, one of the most common questions received from parents is: “What shoes are best for my child?” The answer isn’t just…
Boosting Your Child’s Language Skills This Summer: A Parent’s Guide
Language is a key tool that shapes how children interact with the world. It helps them express their thoughts and emotions, engage with others, ask…
Surviving (and Enjoying!) Summer with Your Kids: Tips for Parents of Children with Additional Needs
Summer holidays are often seen as a fun and relaxing time – but for many parents, they can also bring a sense of dread: “My…
Let’s Talk About… Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Autism
Last month, we celebrated Autism Awareness Month—a time to recognise not just autism itself, but also the less commonly known traits and diagnoses that accompany…
Celebrating Siblings Day: Encouraging Inclusion, Communication, and Play
National Siblings Day, also known as Sibling Day, is celebrated on 10 April every year to honour the special bond between brothers and sisters. In…
Maximising Your Child’s Potential in a Physical Therapy Session
As a caregiver of a neurodiverse child, your deepest wish is for them to thrive, become more independent, and mobile. When you walk into the…
Unlocking Communication: The Power of AAC in Early Intervention
Helping children communicate is one of the most important things parents and caregivers can do. Some children face challenges with speech and language, and that…
Handwriting in a Digital World: A Case for Tradition
Tom (a pseudonym) is a fifth grader whose handwriting is often described by his mother as “horrible.” She frequently expresses frustration over the constant negative…
ADHD: Understanding and embracing neurodiversity
What is ADHD? ADHD is defined by the core signs of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. There are three presentations of ADHD: In a world that…