Tip of the Week
Red flags – sensory under responsive
You will often find this child sitting quietly and self-contained. They can also be dormant and show little or on reaction to stimulation. Check it out. Don’t forget to pop over to our Facebook page for more information:
Read MoreRed flags – sensory seeking
Does your child always seem to be on the go, finding it difficult to switch off? Here’s why! For more information, check out our Facebook page
Read MoreRed flags – Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia – also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). This affects the child’s physical coordination and daily activities in relation to age and appear clumsy. If you need any more information, check out our Facebook page:
Read MoreRed Flags – Visual tracking
Visual tracking – when using the eyes up, down, left and right, circular and focusing. An important tool to have for every day life!
Read MoreRed Flags – Vestibular
The vestibular system – controls our muscles and reflexes! How are yours?
Read MoreRed Flags – Proprioception
Proprioception – making sense of movement, actions and location. Did you know it is present in every muscle movement we make!
Read MoreRed Flags – Sensory Processing
Sensory processing red flags! Check to see how many your child displays.
Read MoreGet strengthening those hand muscles!
A child who displays poor legible handwriting and hand strength should have a go at the following fun activities which will help strengthen their hand muscles. This will help their motor skills and also daily living skills such as fastening zips, buttons, using cutlery!
Read MoreTracing letters and numbers
A lot of children struggle to record their letters and numbers. Why not try this very simple tip which should make this task much easier for your child.
Read MoreSOS – how to blow your nose!
SOS – how to blow your nose! This is definitely a very challenging task for our SPD children and there are some very good reasons why they cannot blow their nose. The steps to blowing a nose: The sensation of acknowledging the nose is full or stuffy Holding the tissue Instead of sniffing, the feeling…
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