Tips for Parents: Supporting Your Child’s Speech Therapy at Home/a Parental Guide
Written By Vyshakhi vinod kumar , BASLP Speech Language Pathologist Clinically Reviewd By Joan Annie Jacob, BASLP, OPT(Level 2) Speech Language Pathologist After speech therapy at the clinic, what’s next? As a speech therapist, what are your suggestions for my child? How can I help my child? As speech-language pathologists or Speech therapist, we understand […]
Strategies for Dealing with Children’s Challenging Behaviours
Written By Aisha Hamna, Msc PsychologyPsychologist Clinically Reviewed By Minna Mathew, MA, M Phil Clinical PsychologyClinical Psychologist It can be detrimental for the entire family when children struggle with their challenging behaviour. When a child behaves out repeatedly, and nothing appears to work, parents are often aware that they need to react but are unsure […]
Tips for Parents: Supporting Your Child’s Physiotherapy for children at home
Written by Anju Francis, MPT in pediatrics Physiotherapist Parents are always excited about their child’s development. They closely monitor their child in every possible manner and get more tense and worried if their child shows any unusual movement or delay in their development. Let’s check how parents can involve and help in the development of […]
Exploring different techniques used in pediatric physiotherapy
Written by Anju Francis, MPT in pediatrics Physiotherapist Pediatric physiotherapy is a broad field that addresses a child’s motor development. Every child is unique, as are their skills and needs. Every kid will also require a unique set of therapy process. Common conditions treated with physiotherapy in children Paediatric physiotherapy addresses neurological, orthopaedic, genetic, and […]
Is Gadget Addiction in Children Causing Virtual Autism? Myth and Facts
Written by Anju S John M.Sc (Clinical Psychology) Psychologist Clinically Reviewed by Minna Mathew M.phil(Clinical Psychology) Clinical Psychologist In today’s technology scenario, kids of all age groups love playing with mobiles and tablets. They can stay engrossed with their gadgets for hours together. But is this a cause for concern? What are virtual autism and […]
Warning Signs of Drug Abuse in Teens: What to Look out For:
Written by Anju S. John M.Sc. Psychology Psychologist Clinically Reviewed by Minna Mathew Clinical Psychologist Adolescence is mainly a transition stage from childhood to adulthood, and for teens, this period often marks a phase of experimentation. They may be interested in trying out new things, which may include different drugs, smoking or alcohol to fit […]
Common Learning Disabilities in Children – How to help your child academically and non academically?
Written by Meghna Elizabath Zachariah M.Sc., B.Ed in Special Education Special Education Department Children’s learning disabilities are a frequent issue that many parents deal with. Both children and parents may find it difficult and frustrating. Reading, writing, numeracy, and effective communication skills in children can all be impacted by learning disabilities. It’s essential for parents […]
Kids Using Gadgets while Eating – Why and How to Stop it?
Written by Anakha Pisharody, MOT Paediatrics, Occupational Therapist Gadgets while eating – Why and How to Stop it? Roya is a 2-year-old child. As her parents were working, she stayed with her grandparents. Roya is a fussy eater who used to take a long time to get fed and feeding her was a challenging task […]
Articulation Disorders in Children & Therapy – A Guide
Written by Donna Lisly Alex, BASLP Speech Language Pathologist Clinically Reviewed By Joan Annie Jacob, BASLP, OPT(Level 2) Speech Language Pathologist What is Articulation disorder? Articulation disorder, or misarticulation, is a difficulty that a child faces in producing certain speech sounds which affects their overall speech clarity. This is taking into consideration that the sound […]
The Therapy Behind Play Therapy
Written by Divya Krishna Rehabilitation Psychologist & Special Educator MSc, MPhil Rehabilitation Psychology Certified in Special Education (Learning Disability) “Tell me and I forgot, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn”- Benjamin Franklin. What is play? Parents are highly motivated to give their child the best start in life in terms […]