Practical, easy-to-read guidance from our rehabilitation team — written to help parents, caregivers, and educators support children and adults between therapy sessions.
Sensory play helps children regulate their bodies and attention. Try activities like playdough, textured sorting bins, swinging, or deep-pressure hugs, and watch how your child responds before and after — this tells you what calms or alerts them.
Every child develops at their own pace, but there are general ranges for motor, language, social, and cognitive milestones. Knowing what to expect helps you notice early when extra support might help.
Occupational therapy is often misunderstood. In practice, an OT helps a person build the everyday skills they need — from handwriting and dressing to attention and play — through structured, purposeful activity.
Small changes in the classroom — seating, movement breaks, visual schedules — can make a big difference for a child who struggles to participate. Here is how to start the conversation with teachers.
Some variation in speech and language development is normal, but certain signs suggest it is worth having an assessment. Early support leads to better long-term communication outcomes.
Consistent, predictable routines at home reinforce what is learned in therapy. Simple visual schedules and repeated daily routines help children and adults generalise new skills.