23Oct
23 Oct 2015

Why Do Girls With Autism Have Difficulty Getting Diagnosed?

Autism, Diagnosis
Recent research has uncovered differences among boys and girls in their presentation and experiences of ASD. Understanding of what was previously assumed to be a male-dominant diagnosis, has now broadened, uncovering unique signs and symptoms of ASD for boys and girls. It is possible that several girls with an ASD diagnosis have flown under the radar due to limited understanding of female [...]
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19Feb
19 Feb 2015

HOW DO YOU DISCIPLINE YOUR CHILD? THE TOP 10 REASONS WHY PUNISHMENT IS INEFFECTIVE

Real Disability Care
A better, more effective form of discipline is positive reinforcement. There are several advantages to use positive reinforcement rather than punishment. This includes the marked increase in interest in the subject matter at hand. For example: when the cane is used to punish incorrect responses, the child lives in fear of being called out in class. When praise or tangible items are used to [...]
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06Feb
6 Feb 2015

WHAT IS PRAXIS?

Autism
What is Praxis and Dyspraxia? Put simply, you may have been told you that your child has difficulties with motor planning (planning movements) which involves planning what to do and how to do it. It is caused by a ‘hidden’ miscommunication that occurs between your sensory and motor systems involving the nerve pathways to the […]
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30Jan
30 Jan 2015

WHY DO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST’S CORRECT PENCIL GRIP?

Occupational Therapy
Why does it really matter? A question I am constantly being asked as an Occupational Therapist by concerned parents for a good reason! Pencil grip isn't just about being able to hold a pencil in the correct way for writing, it sets up posture, core strength and muscle tone. An incorrect pencil grip can lead to learning difficulties, pain and other issues.
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