Motor Skills

School Holiday Activity Ideas

As the school holidays approach, the challenge of keeping kids entertained and engaged looms large for many parents. Fear not, as we’ve compiled a list of delightful activities that promise fun without breaking the bank. Whether you\’re looking to explore the great outdoors, get creative indoors, or discover something new in your local area, there’s […]

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A Parent’s Guideline into your Child’s Development Milestones

Knowing what to expect and when to expect it One of the most exciting experiences as a parent is to watch your child develop, learn and discover the world by reaching their milestones. Knowing when each of these milestones are expected gives you an upper hand of when and with what to support your child

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Fun, Screen-Free Activities for Kids on Long Car Trips

  Are you excited about an upcoming long car trip with little ones but worried about how to keep boredom away for your kids? No worries! There are plenty of awesome activities that don\’t involve screens and will make your journey super fun. Let\’s explore some suggested activities from our therapy team: Erasable Magnetic Drawing Boards: These

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Benefits of Fidget Toys

Did you know they can have fantastic benefits from both an Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) perspective?    Occupational Therapy (OT) Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Some people may benefit from a fidget toy to help their motor skills and self-regulation. This may help with: Sensory processing e.g. touch or movement seeking Self-stimming behaviours Focus

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Bilateral Coordination

Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of your body in a coordinated way.  This is an important developmental skills, as many tasks of everyday living require the use of both sides of the body, such as walking, eating, writing, dressing and playing. Bilateral coordination can be separated into three types: Symmetrical: when

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Occupational Therapy Role in Working with Infants and Toddlers

Occupational Therapy Role in Working with Infants and Toddlers Here at Therapy Alliance Group we have many questions in regards to how Occupational Therapists work with infants and toddlers. The following answers some of the frequently asked questions we are asked at TAG. Frequently Asked Questions How can an OT help an infant or toddler?

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