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
Why Play is Used in Occupational Therapy OTs use play therapy because it reflects how children naturally learn, explore, and communicate. During sessions, OTs utilize play as the child’s “primary occupation,” recognizing it as essential to participating in daily activities. It helps develop specific skills such as coordination, social interaction, and fine motor skills. By … Read more
What Is Torticollis? Torticollis happens when a main neck muscle, called the sternocleidomastoid (SCM), becomes tight or shortened. This muscle controls head tilt and rotation. When one side is tight, your baby’s head may tilt toward that side and rotate to the opposite side. In infants, torticollis is often called congenital muscular torticollis or positional … Read more
What is Plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly, often called “flat head syndrome,” is a very common condition in babies where a portion of their head becomes flat or misshapen. Because a newborn’s skull is soft and pliable, constant pressure on one part of the head—usually from lying in the same position—can cause it to flatten. The Safe to … Read more
Does Being Bilingual or Multilingual Cause Speech Delays? No it does not. This is one of the biggest myths in early language development. Children can successfully learn two or more languages without causing speech or language delays. Bilingual children may: Use fewer words in each language at first Mix languages in the same sentence Prefer … Read more
Paediatric Therapy vs Adult Therapy: A Developmental Approach When people think of speech therapy, occupational therapy, or physiotherapy, they often imagine structured exercises in a quiet room. While this is often effective for adults, children require a different, developmentally informed approach. Paediatric therapy focuses on: Adult therapy typically focuses on rehabilitation, compensation, or recovery … Read more