Children experience emotions as deeply as adults do, but they often struggle to put those feelings into words. Instead, they express themselves through play, their most natural form of communication. Play-based therapy uses this natural instinct to help children understand and manage their emotions in a safe and supportive setting. What Is Play-Based Therapy? Play-based therapy is a counselling approach designed specifically for children. It uses play as a way to explore thou

In the earliest months of life, babies begin learning how to connect with the people around them. Long before words emerge, communication is built through shared smiles, eye contact, sounds, and simple back-and-forth interactions. These early moments, often playful and repetitive, are the foundation of social communication . One of the most familiar (and powerful) examples? Peekaboo. While it may seem like a simple game, peekaboo and other early social play routines play a cr

This blog post will discuss various summer activities to promote fine motor skills.

In this post, we’ll explore the most common types of speech and language disorders in children, how they differ, and how early intervention can make a significant difference.

This blog post will discuss fall prevention strategies to improve home safety.

This blog post will talk about games and activities that can support the development of turn-taking skills!

Imaginative play has lots of benefits for learning and development for children. It begins around toddlerhood and gets more complex as...

Sensory Challenges & Proprioception | Halifax Nova Scotia What is the Proprioceptive System ? The proprioceptive is one of our 8 sensory...

This blog post will talk about what babbling is and why it is an important communication stage!

Interoception is important because it helps you understand how you are feeling and why you may be feeling that way.

How Music Can Impact Speech Development in Children

Concussions are brain injuries that can occur when the head is hit hard enough or jolted. The symptoms of a concussion can vary; however, common symptoms include: -       Brain fog/confusion -       Dizziness -       Memory issues -       Sleep issues -       Headaches -       Balance problems -       Fatigue -       Nausea While previous recommendations of concussion recovery included avoiding any activity and resting, new recommendations include gradual return to daily acti

Occupational Therapy (OT) can be an important support for families and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

Encouraging children to play and talk can sometimes feel very challenging. A Speech Therapist can be a great resource to help provide individualized support to you and your family to address these concerns. Here are some Speech Therapy tips that you can try at home! Turn off all distractions (e.g., TV, tablets, etc.) to help you listen and tune into what your child is saying and help them to engage with you. Ensure you are at your child's eye level and face to face as your ch

What are Fine Motor Skills? The ability to perform small, precise hand movements with fluency and accuracy. It includes picking up a variety of different items with varying grips and grasps👌🫰🏻🤌🏽 Why do we need them? It facilitates the development of mature functional hand grasps, fine hand movements, manipulation and dexterity. This enable us to complete everyday activities such as play, handwriting ✏️, cutting✂️, dressing👖, eating with cutlery 🥄etc. Activities for Sup

Brushing, along with regular visits to the dentist, is key to a healthy mouth! 🦷😁 Many children and those with sensory differences dislike having their teeth brushed. Our mouths and lips have lots and lots of sensory receptors. These sensory receptors help us to understand what we put in our mouths. Sometimes individual’s struggle to interpret these signals. They may have too little awareness of what is going on inside their mouth and, therefore, certain textures and moveme

Learning to use the toilet can be challenging for children 🚽. The task of toileting involves many steps and skills 🧻🚽🧼 . Therefore, it can be particularly challenging for children with additional needs and therefore take a long time. Every child is different, however, here are some ideas/tips to think about when you and your child starts the toileting journey! Occupational Therapists can help families achieve toileting goals, please reach out to us if you have any questio

A fun and easy activity to encourage the development of hand skills, such as motor coordination & hand dominance during pouring and scooping activities. It also provides sensory input, which can support kids who seek tactile (touch) input or can also be used to grade exposure for those who are over sensitive to touch! Try - treasure hunting in the rice for your favourite colour marble or bead! 🟣 Try - exploring the texture with your feet! 🦶 Try - incorporating utensil 🥄 us