Does your child act differently at home than at school? It’s normal! Learn why these changes happen and discover helpful strategies for supporting balanced behaviour across both settings.
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Transitions can be tough for kids, especially if it means stopping a fun activity. Discover why these shifts are so challenging and learn 10 practical strategies to help your child handle transitions with ease, creating smoother routines for everyone.
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Ever wonder why your child behaves beautifully at school but melts down at home? Learn why kids feel safe to express big emotions with you. This guide for parents offers insights and practical strategies from an occupational therapist to support your child’s emotional health.
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Discover how a sensory diet can improve your child’s ability to focus, regulate emotions, and participate in daily activities with personalised, sensory-rich strategies recommended by occupational therapists.
Read MoreLearn effective strategies to help children with tactile defensiveness, including sensory diets, gradual exposure to touch, and engaging activities designed to improve their ability to handle everyday sensations like clothing textures and grooming.
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Tactile defensiveness is a sensory issue where the brain overreacts to touch, making everyday sensations like clothing or light contact distressing. This article covers its causes, symptoms, and impact on a child’s development, and explains how occupational therapy can help manage these sensitivities.
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This guide provides practical tips for teaching children social cues like facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, and personal space, using activities like emotion charades and role-playing to build confidence in social interactions.
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Children with social challenges often misinterpret non-verbal cues, leading to misunderstandings and awkward interactions. This blog explores four key social cues every child should recognise and understand for smoother social engagement.
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