We are sensory beings. No matter which way you look at it, we need our sensory systems to make sense of ourselves and the world…
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Rare Disease Awareness Day
Worldwide scientific researches, especially in the genetic field, have identified a considerable number of new disorders, or have labeled some of those that do not…
One word at a time: A literacy approach for children with CVI
Cortical Visual Impairment affects the brain’s ability to process what the eyes are seeing. One of the central characteristics of CVI is visual complexity. Children…
Mental Health for Parents of children with special needs
Parenting is tough work. Parenting a child with special needs deserves a gold medal, and it is safe to say that during the last month…
Making progress with vision using a CVI Schedule
Cortical Visual Impairment is the most prevalent form of visual impairment among children from developed countries.i CVI is unique among visual impairments because it is…
Let’s Think About Eating
As the famous American restaurateur Guy Fieri once said ”Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together….
Intensive Rehabilitation Program
Is it a good approach to improve the performance of children with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions? A major concern in planning for the…
How can I help my child build literacy skills?
As a Speech and Language Pathologist who works with young children, my goals often involve literacy or the precursors to literacy. Why? Because reading and…
Good-bye “wipe attack”- Helping children to learn to control their own saliva
Wipe attack?! The title of this blog is inspired by a routine I learned from the father of a very special kid that goes “Attaaaack……
Ball dynamics in pediatric physiotherapy
Introduction The ball has been used in physical therapy for about 60 years. It is an indispensable tool for physical therapists around the world in…