What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Asperger’s is a pervasive developmental disorder involving dysfunction of social skills and behaviors. Children with Asperger’s have an age-appropriate level of cognitive skills and speech skills. These children prefer to isolate themselves from others and usually have emotional behavior difficulties. Children with Asperger’s struggle with social interactions and cues and well […]
What is Rett’s Syndrome? Rett’s Syndrome is a neurogenetic developmental disorder caused by a mutation of the MECP2 gene (methyl CpG binding protein 2) on the X chromosome. Rett’s Syndrome is almost always seen in girls and is not inherited 99% of the time. Rett’s Syndrome affects language, social, motor and cognitive skills. Rett’s can […]
What is torticollis? Torticollis is when an infant has a twisted neck either through positioning in the womb or after birth. The infant prefers one side over the other and cannot willingly turn their head to the opposite directions. It is painful to the infant and can cause fussiness and discomfort. There is nothing to […]
A Balanced sensory diet is a planned and scheduled activity program a therapist develops to meet the need for a specific child’s nervous system. Its purpose is to help the child become better regulated and more focused, adaptable, and skillful. A sensory diet includes a combination of alerting, organizing, and calming activities. Alerting Activities Alerting […]
What is Sensory Integration? Information what we receive from our bodies and from the world around us is processed in an organized way for daily use during our lives and this process of organized information is sensory integration(Banks, 2005). It is a foundation for more complex learning and behavior. A dysfunction in sensory integration indicates […]
What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects reading and spelling. It is a neurological disorder that can be found in the brain (Tijms, 2007). Dyslexia is not a delay in development nor can it be cured (Hudson, High & Al Otaiba, 2007); it is a problem with the recognition of words. People […]
After a hip or knee replacement, pain may hinder the recovery process. Movement Is one of the best ways to recover, however, there are a few tools that may help assist ease the process of performing daily living activities. These are not the only items that can be used, however, they are basic enough that […]