Parent Tips

Some children have difficulties making friends because they do not understand the principles of cooperation and the balance in a give-and-take relationship.

Many everyday situations involve waiting. Here are some tips to make waiting easier for your child.

A great way to practise language is through songs. It is a fun and engaging activity which can involve the whole family.

Learning can be uninspiring for children when they are practising the same skills over an extended period of time, especially when using the same materials and doing things the same way.

Learning approaches are particularly important when tackling a complex skill such as handwriting. A multisensory approach to learning is a way of teaching that engages more than one sensory system at a time.

Art is more than just painting. Your child can practice their fine motor skills and build their language while having fun.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a term which covers a range of techniques that support spoken language.

The child is seated on the floor with their knees bent, feet positioned outside of their hips and their bottom on the floor. When in this position, the child’s legs will resemble the shape of the letter ‘W’.

Nowadays, children spend much of their time engaged with screens – tablets, phones, and computers. This means less time for outdoor play, from which children can benefit so much.

Children need to learn all kinds of words to be able to communicate, and verbs are necessary to help them to begin to build their first short sentences.