In our early intervention clinic, we frequently meet with families preoccupied with their infant’s lack of words, or limited vocabulary. Our speech and language therapists…
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Whole Body Vibration Therapy for kids with neurologic conditions
Vibration therapy (VT) is increasingly used to address coordination, strength, and flexibility, improving the performance of children and adults in functional activities. The clinical application…
The “SOS Approach to Feeding” for children with feeding difficulties now available at High Hopes Dubai
What is the SOS Approach to Feeding? The SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Approach to Feeding is an evidence based clinical program recognised internationally for helping children build…
Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction in Children: What can Rehabilitation do for your Child?
A child younger than 12 months has no control over their bladder and bowel movements. Between the ages of 12 and 18 months, they have…
Proprioception: Our Sixth Sense
Meaning of Proprioception Have you ever walked into a dark room and searched for the light switch? The sensory systems your body relied on to…
The importance of nasal hygiene
As a Pediatric Speech Therapist, I am privileged to work with children in various educational settings, including schools and nurseries. I often notice children who…
Importance of oral sensory and motor stimulation in tube-fed children
A feeding tube is a medical device that is necessary when an individual cannot take food, fluids, or medication by mouth safely. This difficulty may…
Ataxia: The disorder of thinking and doing
Neurologist Dr Patricia Hartlage defines ataxia as the condition of being unable to get a taxi: When arriving at an airport, one usually hails a…
Hand Dominance
Hand dominance or hand preference is a common topic of discussion in our Occupational Therapy sessions. Parents often ask us when a child should have…
The positive impact of AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION (AAC) on Speech and Language Development
Taking notes in a book, using gestures to communicate, or pointing to pictures to express ourselves are forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). AAC…