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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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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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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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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Sleep hygiene can be the routines, habits and environmental factors that help or hinder a good night’s sleep. People might need between 9-13 hours of sleep each night depending on their age and stage of development. We are most aware of the impact sleep has on us when we do not get enough sleep. Sleep
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The rocket CRASHED into the planet! BOOM! Here at TAG we use pretend play to engage children in developing many important skills. Pretend play can also be called symbolic play. In pretend play, children use items to act out a play scene. They pretend that the object is something else. For example, a child may
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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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Managing Low Muscle Tone Muscle tone is the state of contraction or tension within the body\’s muscles. Muscle tone is important to assist us in maintaining correct posture, stamina and movement control in most activities. Muscle tone occurs along a spectrum, some with a higher tone and others with a lower tone. A useful analogy
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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Hand Eye Coordination (Visual Motor Integration) Visual motor integration (VMI) is the degree to which visual perception and finger-hand movements are well coordinated. You might have heard of it as hand eye coordination. These skills allow us to use our eyes and hands in an efficient way. VMI skills are prerequisite skills for children to
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