What is therapeutic listening ?
Therapeutic listening is an approach that recognises that listening goes well beyond the ears and is a function of the brain . The way we listen affects the way we behave , and so to that end therapeutic listening uses sound training together with sensory integrative...
5 tips on how to improve hand-eye coordination and improve your reading and writing .
When our son started school at the age of 5 and could not form any letters , I had bought a variety of programs which intended to help him to trace and track the letters but it didn't help . I have listed how we overcame this disability and learnt to write . Now...
5 daily challenges to improve articulation
5 fun activities that improve speech and articulation : Blowing bubbles through straws in different capacity containers. Sucking sugar-free lollipops. Blowing different kinds of whistles . @talktool have a wonderful...
What is Crossing the Midline ?
Crossing the midline is an imaginary line down the centre of the body which divides the body into left and right. It actually refers to the ability to reach across the middle of the body with arms and legs crossing over to the other side. Crossing the midline is...
How to make an Earth Globe from Paper Mache:
An easy Fun Sensory activity . As Part of our home Education projects where we were learning about different countries we wanted to make an Earth Globe , the easiest way was to make it from paper mâché . You will need : A balloon , newspaper strips , glue or...
Healthy food =healthy brain
At the age of 8 my son was diagnosed with epilepsy which I have decided not to medicate but monitor as my approach is to try and find alternative natural way to treat the problem. At the same time I have started home educate him which helped as I could be there at...
What is Floortime Theraphy ?
Floor time therapy is the notion of following the child's lead and engaging with the child at his level. Therapists teach parents how to direct children into a meaningful and complex interaction which is called 'opening and closing circles of communication. This...
Resources for a Sensory Diet
In this post I've gathered different resources that I found helpful through the years, some can be made at home with a bit of effort and others can be purchased on a small budget. Resources for hand-eye coordination : Hitting a ball hanging from the ceiling ,bunting...
How to make a geo board in Three simple steps?
What is a Geo board? Geo board is a great way to teach children geometrical shapes and use them to create a picture or a story. The child will stretch bands around pegs to form line segments and shapes and make discoveries. This is beneficial to children on the...
