by Julia Eggles | Sep 4, 2016 | Attention, Executive Function, Fine Motor & Writing, Sensory
The sense of touch protects us and is vital for health, well-being and function. In children, when tactile processing is distorted so that ordinary, everyday experiences can become irritating or even painful. It impacts on self-regulation for learning, development and...
by Julia Eggles | Jul 31, 2016 | Attention, Calming & Organization, Podcasts
Some children just can’t enough chewing in! It’s a habit that frustrates teachers and parents alike. They chew on shirt collars, hair, pencils and other non-food objects – sometimes constantly. What’s going on? What can be done about it? Today...
by Julia Eggles | Jul 24, 2016 | Attention, Calming & Organization, Executive Function, Podcasts, Reading, Sensory
It has been a long break between podcasts this time, but we hope you think it’s worth it This week Lisa and I are talking about how to navigate the hectic pace and demands of life with the added burden of homework and home programs. We’re all too familiar...
by Julia Eggles | Jul 18, 2016 | Attention, blog, Executive Function, Sensory
In February a large study by researchers from the University of Birmingham in Alabama was published in Optometry and Vision Science. They surveyed 75 000 students and found an increased risk of ADHD in children who had vision problems not correctable with lenses...
by Lisa Hudson | Jun 6, 2016 | Attention, Following Directions, Memory, Podcasts, Sensory, Speech & Language
Not listening, distractibility and inattention are some of the most common reasons for referral to our clinics. They are also the source of a great deal of frustration on the part of both teachers and parents. There can be a number of reasons for failure to follow...
by Julia Eggles | May 2, 2016 | Attention, Executive Function, Podcasts
Children who have trouble sitting still and paying attention in class, often also have difficulty with sitting still for mealtimes. Working on changing the routines and habits around meals and snacks helps children practice and develop attention, concentration and...