One of the most common questions we get asked at the clinic is to share recommendations for gifts, activities, and games parents can get for their children for the holidays. There are so many options that can not only be fun but also help your child achieve their therapy goals. Last year, our therapists [...]
This Scribbler blog post was written by Fatima Khodary, Occupational Therapist Do you have a child who finds food aversive and has a repertoire of 30 foods or less? Do you and your child find mealtimes stressful and think of it as a strenuous task rather than a fun social activity? Well don’t lose [...]
This Scribble was scribbled by Megan Abdelnour, Occupational Therapist, M.Sc. The ability to focus attention on different tasks and activities forms the basis of all learning—it is the most important foundation skill. Some children may become distracted more easily or have difficulty focusing on instructions. If they are not able to pay attention and [...]
This Scribble was scribbled by Amna (Speech and Language Therapist at TCP) The Children’s Place had the privilege of hosting a fantastic training on LEGO® Therapy by the deeply experienced Dr Gina Gomez de la Cuesta, the first person to bring this approach to the UK. LEGO® Based Therapy is a collaborative play therapy [...]
This Scribble was scribbled by Krysta Leong Poi (Speech and Language Therapist at TCP) One of the best parts about being a speech and language therapist is that I get to play… all day long! Of course, there are times when I’m sat a table with picture cards and worksheets but play is usually [...]
This Scribble was scribbled by Fatima Khodary (Occupational Therapist) Many parents are concerned about their child’s handwriting skills. Why is my child’s handwriting so sloppy? The answer that many teachers have difficulty explaining is that handwriting is a complex skill made up of many discrete components including: correct seated positioning, trunk control, shoulder/elbow/wrist stability, wrist extension, [...]
It's that time of year again! Santa's elves are busy gathering toys for all of the children! One of the most frequently asked questions that we get at TCP at this time of year is whether we have any toy suggestions that are fun while also helping to target speech, language, and motor development. [...]
The Scribble Log has the pleasure of introducing our first parent Guest Scribbler, Stephanie Walsh. Stephanie is a parent of a lovely little boy who we’ve had so much fun getting to know at The Children’s Place. Stephanie has written about her experiences applying for an Education, Health, and Care Plan for her son [...]
The Scribble Log is excited to introduce our latest Guest Scribbler, Jeannette Bidder. Jeanette is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Consultant. She has years of experience helping families apply for EHC plans in the school system and is now working privately as a consultant to help even more families through the difficult process! [...]
This Scribble was scribbled by Selma Yorganci (Ambassador of First Impressions at TCP) Makaton is a language programme that is supported by signs (gestures) and symbols (pictures) during speech to help people communicate. The sign and symbols are used to support the individual’s speech in spoken word order. Makaton sign language is used to [...]
