Toe Walking in Children: What’s Normal and When to Get Support
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
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A Volunteer’s Perspective on Play in Occupational Therapy
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
Neck Tightness and Movement Preferences in Infants (Torticollis Explained)
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,
Understanding Flat Head Syndrome in Infants and How Physiotherapy Helps
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
When Will My Child Talk?
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
Paediatric vs Adult Therapy: Key Differences Explained
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