When loudness “unlocks” clear speech Many children that we see at High Hopes have motor speech disorders as a result of brain damage before or…
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Staying Home with CVI
This article is part of a continuing series about Cortical Visual Impairment. As many children are now spending time with their families at home, parents…
Intensive Interaction at the High Hopes Pediatric Centre in Dubai
I know that this a is a bit late in coming (sorry about that Lynne, Aida and the therapy team; I’ve been a bit busy),…
Telesessions – Remotely Supporting our Families
In this time of global change, we are committed to continuing caring for our children and their families, hence the importance of the new healthcare…
The Proprioceptive System – How this system can be both calming and alerting for children
Proprioceptive input is my most commonly used sensory input during therapy. It can be used with a diverse population of children to calm, alert and…
What does Intensive Interaction mean?
The Intensive Interaction approach was developed in the 1980s by teachers Dave Hewett and Melanie Nind, at a special education service near London. They realized…
Toilet Training – When Is The Right Time
Toilet training is a common concern for parents. When should is happen? How do you do it? Is your child ready? Are YOU ready? Read…
The Power of Chores: The importance of incorporating chores into a child’s routine
“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and – SNAP – the job’s a game!”…
The “simple” truth of stretching
Stretching is the pleasant, low-hanging fruit of an exercise program. Feeling every breath in a serene yogic pose is, to some, more appealing than chasing…
What does the future look like for children with Cortical Visual Impairment?
This blog is part of a series of articles on CVI. For more information, What is Cortical Visual Impairment? offers a good introduction to CVI….