The choice between orthopaedic shoes and lower limb orthoses for children with movement disorders is widely discussed in the clinical setting, leaving parents and caregivers…
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Becoming Verbal: The First Words of Children with Apraxia of Speech
Becoming verbal requires abilities that we normally take for granted such as being able to volitionally control one’s voice, and to move one’s oral structures…
Supportive Seating In Complex Needs
Imagine sitting in a chair with a cushion that makes your right hip higher than the other, pushes your left leg further forward than your…
Stuttering in Preschoolers: when is the time to seek help?
When a child starts stuttering one of the questions that concerns parents is ‘what is the best approach? Wait or consult a speech therapist? Should…
The integrated Physical Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy teamwork for children with neurological conditions
The demands of children’s neurological rehabilitation are related to autonomy and independence, and often involve contributions from several disciplines, such as the physical therapist, speech…
Story boxes and CVI: Because sometimes a dog looks like a fruit
Reading to young children is one of the most powerful ways to help them engage with literacy, but children with CVI may only focus on…
Why Handwriting is Important in the Digital Age?
Are handwriting skills critical to your child’s success. In this digital age, children are swiping and tapping on screens before they are even able to…
Neuro-Developmental Treatment Approach: Do what works!
What got me started? I was first introduced to the Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) Approach in the year 2006, when I was seeking knowledge in neuropediatrics…
Speech Sound Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
“Children with Speech Sound Disorders (SSD) have gaps and simplifications in their speech sound systems that can make what they say difficult to understand.” (Bowen,…
Positive Parenting following the Triple P Approach
In April this year, High Hopes completed our first Stepping Stones Triple P parenting workshop series. This was accessed by families and professionals alike. In…