Rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking, eating, babbling, talking, and toilet training are all crucial developmental abilities that babies and toddlers learn as they grow up. However, some children may take far longer
Read more
MEDEK (Cuevas MEDEK Exercise) is a type of physiotherapy treatment for children with Motor Delay. This type of therapy may benefit children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, hypotonia, global
Read more
The early years of a child’s life are packed with new stimuli and novel experiences that propel his or her cognitive, social, and physical development. The first three years of life are crucial for brain development,
Read more
Parents as well as health professionals have focused for a long time on tackling all present challenges at a time; more oriented towards fixing impairments. The disadvantage of such an approach is that it
Read more
Many of the developmental differences seen in premature infants are already apparent before they are discharged from a hospital. These differences can also be seen in their bodies when they are stillborn.
Read more
Soft tissue sarcomas are cancers that develop in areas that surround, connect, or support the body’s structure or organs. Cancer cells start growing in a child’s body’s soft tissues
Read more
Many parents fantasize about hearing their child speak for the first time. One of the greatest thrills for parents is to hear their child say “mama” or “daddy” for the first time. For many, it can be even more exciting to start communicating
Read more
Physiotherapy and physical therapy are two aspects of rehabilitative health that may be confused, but they practice these disciplines differently. Optimal movement and physical function are restored, maintained, and promoted by them.
Read more
Has your child been diagnosed with autism? If that is the case, then you are aware of their different sensory needs in school and on a daily basis. As well as low muscle tone, children with autism usually need strengthening interventions to
Read more
Parents want the best for their children and want to see them grow in a positive manner. Supporting children with limb differences presents some unique challenges. The mental and physical adjustments required
Read more
A pediatric orthopedic specialist can provide guidance to children as they grow, treating musculoskeletal disorders that are congenital, developmentally delayed, and traumatic. Children can benefit from specialized care even when they experience
Read more
Children and teens receive pediatric rehabilitation following a major illness, injury or procedure to overcome the challenges they face on a daily basis. The program also supports children with conditions that limit their physical activity.
Read more
Floortime play therapy based on the DIR model promotes overall skills with activities. Floortime play therapy aids in the development of emotional connections and communication skills in children with autism.
Read more
If you have a child with autism, you know your child has different sensory needs about social language in school and daily life. Autistic children typically have low muscle tone and require strengthening interventions to help them reach their
Read more
Speech therapy uses strategies and exercises to address delays and problems in expressive/receptive language, articulation, oral motor dysfunction, apraxia of speech, social language, fluency (stuttering), feeding and swallowing, and
Read more
Feeding therapy is helpful and strongly recommended if your child is having trouble with breast or bottle feeding, or eating solid foods, or if your baby seems to be a picky eater. These scenarios are most common with children that have special
Read more
Once your child is diagnosed with autism, the first thing you are likely to do is consult a pediatrician to look for answers on how to help. Parents tend to look for as much information as they can get their hands-on in regards to what the best plan of action
Read more
Early intervention is key to preventing and addressing developmental delays. Motor development forms the basis of so many functional skills, the sooner we address the sooner we will succeed. So much is happening in an infant’s brain during
Read more
Language delay in children manifests their communication disorders. When it continues, they tend to miss out on achieving developmental milestones that eventually impact their social interactions, behavior, and academic skills.
Read more
Developmental difficulties in children are better called neurodevelopmental disorders. Those neurologically based conditions, such as speech and language disorders, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, etc.
Read more
