Why Does Screen Time Matter? Here is a list of screen time facts from the Canadian Paediatric Society: Nearly all children in Canada are exposed to screens by the age of 2 >75% of Canadian children aged 3-4 do not meet the standard screen time guidelines of <1h/day Average parent-reported screen time for kids under … Read more
GLP meets AAC After we’ve identified the client’s strengths by understanding why they communicate, existing language repertoire and predominant stages, it is important to see how the AAC can fit into the Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) world. Consider these questions to see if your GLP child’s AAC system is the right match! “Are there concerns … Read more
What are the Implications of Mouth Breathing? The growth and development of a child’s face and oral structures are greatly influenced by the tongue and lips. When a child breathes through their nose, the lips remain closed, and the tongue rests high against the roof of the mouth (palate). This positioning helps form the shape … Read more
What is Gestalt Language Processing? Gestalt language processing is a natural way some children acquire language by learning it in whole “chunks,” often called gestalts or scripts. These chunks are meaningful phrases that are closely connected to emotional or sensory experiences. When we typically describe how babies develop language, we talk about a sequence of … Read more
Why Do Some Children Walk on Their Toes? Toe walking can happen for a few different reasons. Retained habit of walking on their toes when they are first learning to walk. Tight calf muscles. Sensory reasons – they get a lot of sensory input from being on their toes, but also avoid sensory input on … Read more