Sensory play is a type of play that engages one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell) to explore and learn about the world. It is a valuable and enjoyable experience for individuals of all ages, but it is particularly...
A sensory room, also known as a sensory integration room or sensory environment, is a specially designed space that provides individuals with sensory processing difficulties or sensory-related challenges a controlled and therapeutic environment to stimulate, engage, and regulate their sensory experiences. These rooms are commonly...
An early intervention program for paediatrics refers to a comprehensive set of services and support aimed at identifying and addressing developmental delays or disabilities in young children. These programs are designed to provide timely assistance to children and families to ensure that developmental challenges are...
Have you ever wondered how difficult life would be if you are unable to use your hands properly? We can’t deny that without our hands, life would be so hard as most of our functional daily activities require us to have proficient hand control. We...
Covid19 pandemic hinders outdoor plays and activities to a great extent. It does not merely affect physical developments, but the lack of social interaction hinders communication and social-emotional development too. Worse, the usage of gadgets at home has increased exponentially to keep the children occupied....
You may have heard a lot of things about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from various people. That information may be true, may be myths, or even entirely false. There are a lot of mysteries spiraling along ASD that are yet to be uncovered, but as we...
Do you know children with autism spectrum disorders prone to have sleep difficulties? Commonly they suffer from insomnia where they experience difficulty falling asleep and waking up frequently. The problems may be due to several reasons like sensory issues, anxiety, bedtime and daytime habits, as...
Lack of full joint motion due to the increased muscle tone may interfere with skill acquisition and daily care of children with cerebral palsy (CP). Daily stretching at home is highly encouraged to prevent complications like contractures where the muscle and ligaments become shortened, and the...
One of the biggest challenges for parents of special kids especially ASD, is to bring them out in public, as they are prone to have meltdowns and attract unnecessary attention. As they are usually oversensitive to the environment, the sensory input they receive are higher...
Bouncing on the trampoline is a fun exercise to do. Its benefits stretched from physical development to mental wellness, as well as providing sensory stimulations to the children. This is a body workout that is cost-effective and space-saving, hence if you are thinking of adding...