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Is Your Child "Too Flexible"? What Parents need to know about Hypermobility
Have you ever noticed that your child is unusually bendy? Maybe they can do impressive tricks with their fingers, double over backward with ease, or sit in a "W" position on the floor effortlessly. Flexibility is often celebrated in gymnastics, dance, or swimming, but when joint looseness is paired with tired muscles or frequent aches, it usually means your child has joint hypermobility. The great news? In most cases, hypermobility is simply a normal variation in how a child
6 days ago3 min read


When Handwriting is Not a Functional Option
Compiled by Shaye Fonseca, Senior OT at Skillbuilders Therapy for Children. July 2024. Handwriting is a multifaceted skill that extends...
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Developing Strong Palmar Arches For Improved Pencil Grasp
Compiled by Shaye Fonseca, Senior OT at Skillbuilders Therapy for Children. July 2024. As therapists, we frequently hear the exasperated...
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Helping Your Child or Teenager with Emotional Regulation
Navigating emotions is a universal experience, but for children and teenagers, it can often feel overwhelming. Emotional regulation is...
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Low Muscle Tone
My child seems to have trouble sitting at the table for longer than 10 minutes at home for dinner, and his teacher says it's the same at...
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Getting Home Programmes Done!
"Our therapist has recommended some daily activities to help our child. I know it needs to be a priority, but how on earth do we fit...
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Concentrating In The Classroom - What Works?
We have daily phone calls from parents identifying concentration at school as a difficulty for their child. There can be all sorts of...
Sep 3, 20242 min read


My Child Needs To Move
Research indicates that a student's academic performance is directly related to whether he/she is able to attend long enough to learn the...
Sep 3, 20242 min read


Pencil Grasp - When To Be Concerned
This is a common issue in 'OT-Land'! Parents frequently bring their children along with a number of concerns, and often pencil grip is in...
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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