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