Here at Butterfly Paediatric Therapy, we always want to ensure that our clients and their families feel our "family centered approach"; so we are constantly educating ourselves on how best to do this. As of the new year, we will be working to implement the "F-words in childhood disability" into each of our practices.
What Is Concussion Baseline Testing? At Butterfly Paediatric Therapy, we believe that baseline concussion testing is a vital aspect of pre-season preparation for any athlete competing in sport. You may be asking, what is baseline testing? In short, baseline testing is a series of physical and cognitive tests that are used to measure HEALTHY brain
Plagiocephaly - Flat Heads and Movement Preferences in Infants Have you ever noticed a flat spot on your infant’s head? Or maybe you’ve started to see that they only look or roll to one side? Any of these attributes may relate to what is known as “plagiocephaly” (i.e. flattening of the skull). What is
Torticollis - Neck Tightness and Movement Preferences in Infants Have you ever noticed that your child only looks to one direction while sleeping? Or maybe you’ve started to see that they only look or roll to one side? They might even sit with their head tilted to one side – where they look like they’re
What is Executive Functioning? Executive functioning is a set of processes our brain uses to allow us to get things done. Think of executive functioning like a coach in a sports game! The coach gathers information presented to him during the game (e.g., the current score, the MVP, plays that have worked etc...) and uses
Developmental Language Disorder: Hidden in Plain Sight Have You Heard About Developmental Language Disorder? The recent government changes to the Ontario Autism Plan have sparked increased awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a condition characterized by difficulties with social skills, behaviour, speech, and nonverbal communication, that affects 1.5% of children and youth in Canada. Awareness
Are You Concerned About your Child’s Reading or Writing? Does your child struggle with their literacy skills? Literacy refers to reading and writing skills including: phonological awareness (early literacy skills), decoding, reading fluency, spelling, writing, and reading comprehension. Why Do Children Struggle with Literacy? Children may have difficulty with literacy skills if they have speech
Feeding Your Child ~ Introducing Textures
Picky Eater or Problem Eater? As a parent making sure your child gets a healthy meal is important no matter what age. However some infants and children can become picky eaters or problem eaters. What is the difference between picky eaters and problem eater? “Picky Eaters” can be defined as having a decreased range or
Feeding Milestones for Infants, Toddlers, and Children There is variation in the ages of when infants and toddlers achieve new feeding skills. Reaching new feeding milestones depends on the rate of physical and mental development of a child, their interaction with their environment, and how often the skills are promoted by the parent. Here is
