Multisensory Learning Enhances Reading Skills
Written by Mary Divya K Thomas, M.A., B.Ed (ID) Special Educator Reading is a complex task. Do you know why? It demands a few basic skills to start with. Skills such as, Phonics (letter-sound relationship) Phonemic awareness (awareness that a word is comprised of different sounds) Vocabulary Fluency Comprehension However, this difficult task can be […]
Gadget Addiction – How to Stop My Child’s Addiction
Written by Ann Sara Kottoor, M.Sc. Psychology, Psychologist Is gadget use harmful to kids? How can we best regulate its use while also preventing addiction in children? This blog addresses such issues that bewilder parents What is gadget addiction? It is no exaggeration to say that gadgets have now become an inevitable part of our […]
Motor Skills Milestones in Children
Written by Angela Grace Varghese MPT (Paediatrics) Physiotherapist Motor skills – Without it, one just cannot get around! Motor skills or motor skills milestones primarily deal with movement skills that a baby achieves as he/she develops, and milestones refer to the stages of development. Together this term is frequently used to give information about the […]
Sensory Integration Therapy
We have all heard that we have 5 senses. Touch, taste, sight, smell, and hearing. Each of these senses brings us important information. For example, TOUCH helps you know the difference between the feel of a butterfly landing on your arm and the feel of a friend tapping you on your shoulder. Apart from these […]
Stuttering is not just a speech disorder; it’s more than that
Written by Ms. Shruthi Sathyan, MASLP Speech Language Pathologist How we speak and interact with others is mostly determined by the fluency in our speech. Fluency refers to the extent to which we can speak accurately and smoothly in a particular language that can be easily understood by others. But sometimes, that can be interrupted and broken […]
Multisensory Learning For Dyslexia
Written by Meghna Elizabeth Zachariah M.Sc., B.Ed (LD) Special Educator Clinically reviewed By Joan Annie Jacob, BASLP, OPT(Level 2) Speech Language Pathologist Is your child struggling to read even the most common words? If yes, multisensory learning can make your child’s learning process easier and happier. Want to know how? Let’s read further to learn […]
Speech Therapy: An Approach For ADHD
Written by Sherine Shibu, BASLP Speech Language Pathologist Clinically reviewed By Joan Annie Jacob, BASLP, OPT(Level 2) Speech Language Pathologist My child is hyperactive and lacks speech. Does that mean he is a “bad kid”? How do I help him?? Have you ever felt the same way? If yes, this blog will help you know […]
Toe Walking – Causes , Signs and Symptoms
Written by Angela Grace Varghese, MPT (Paediatrics) Physiotherapist Toe walking, AKA equinus gait, needs no special introduction. But correcting it is not as easy as berry picking. It is a condition where the child is on his toes with the heels in the air while walking and doing other weight-bearing activities. Toe walkers often do […]
Multisensory Learning
Written by Mary Divya K Thomas, M.A., B.Ed (ID), Special Educator We understand and learn better when we use different senses such as vision, hearing, movement and touch. Learning through senses helps us retain the information in our minds for a longer time, and makes learning more interesting. While all learners use all the four […]
Autism Treatment Guide: What, Why, When, How
Written by Nimitha Saji, MSW Social Worker “What is autism?” Can different therapies truly help my child with autism?” “Can medicines cure the autistic features of my child?” If you are a parent concerned about the future of your child diagnosed with autism or autism spectrum disorder, or if you are worried about your child’s […]