Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What’s the Best Sequence to Learn Writing Letters?

• October 21, 2021
• Posted by Therapist

18 Jul

It's important for children to learn to write their names. However, if a child is having more difficulties with letters containing curves and diagonal lines, it may be because they developmentally are not at this milestone yet. As with phy...

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Blog, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What is Family-Centred Service/Care?

• May 9, 2022
• Posted by Therapist

16 Oct

What Do We Mean By Family-Centred Service/Care? As an Occupational Therapist working with Developing Hands Inc., recognition that the children I work with are influenced by personal factors (physical, cognitive, and emotional) as well as e...

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Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Therapist's Corner

The Importance of Crossing the Midline

• October 21, 2021
• Posted by Therapist

16 Oct

Crossing midline is one’s ability to reach across the centre of their body with their arms and legs crossing over to the opposite side. This is a very important developmental skill that takes time for children to develop. It is a pertinent ...

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Pediatric Speech Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

What is Articulation Therapy?

• October 21, 2021
• Posted by Therapist

16 Oct

Many parents and caregivers of school age children refer children to speech therapy for articulation-related difficulties.  They are aware that their 9 year old, for example, is still saying “wabbit” instead of “rabbit” or “baftub” instead ...

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Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

Letter Formation – There is a proper way to form letters!

• October 21, 2021
• Posted by Lucille

15 Mar

Many parents and teachers that I have met have been surprised to hear that there is a proper way to form letters. Letters have a proper formation, that when followed, may assist with enhancing the quality, rate and organization of printing....

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Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy & Psychology, Therapist's Corner

Catch Them Young – The Importance of Early Intervention

• October 21, 2021
• Posted by Lucille

30 Jul

I often meet parents who state 'I wish I could have addressed this issue sooner'. Addressing any developmental concern whether it be feeding concerns, hand skills, or properly forming letters, is more easily addressed when the child is caug...

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