by | Apr 4, 2014 | Uncategorized |
Autism is where my interest in child development started. A child with autism (or ASD) isn’t quite like us, but yet can possess some unbelievably amazing skills. I have met parents of children with autism who have shown me what it means to ‘do all that...
by | Feb 21, 2014 | Language, Learning, Social skills |
Well it’s on for a limited time. Any parent who is keen to teach their little one some signs (from 6 months +), first get your head around the ins and outs at Do I get on this baby sign bandwagon or not?….. And if you’re still keen to give your...
by | Feb 19, 2014 | Behaviour management, Emotional development, Going natural, Mealtimes |
They all provide ‘oral regulation’!! ‘Oral regulation’ means any repetitive chewing/sucking which calms the central nervous system and also improves concentration. From babies with a dummy/thumb sucking, to kids and adults who suck lollipops,...
by | Feb 4, 2014 | Emotional development, Language, Learning |
[When in doubt, say it with a pen] Today, Master nearly 4 and I sat down to do a drawing. This happens nearly daily, as our way of working out what is on his mind, helping him to express his strong emotions and having some together time. Tomorrow, Master nearly 4...
by | Jan 26, 2014 | Behaviour management, Being a parent, Language, Social skills |
How do you explain to your child the ‘rules’ around turn-taking? Here is my turn-taking cartoon strip to get the steps straight in your head but also a great visual tool to explain it to your child from about 3 years of age onwards. Rather than drawing it...
