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As a therapist, I often use movement-based activities to support children’s learning — especially children diagnosed with dyslexia or other learning difficulties. Many parents are surprised when I say this: Before we push harder on reading… we sometimes need to prepare the brain through movement. Let me share a real example. A 7-Year-Old Who Couldn’t …

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Speech is not just about pronouncing words. Communication is a complex learning process that involves attention, sensory processing, memory, emotional regulation, and social understanding. This is where educational therapy and early intervention become very important. What Is Educational Therapy? Educational therapy is a structured intervention that supports how a child learns, processes, and communicates information. …

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A Simple Parent Guide 1. Follow Your Child’s Lead Instead of directing play, join your child in what they are already interested in. When children are engaged in something they enjoy, their brain is more ready to learn language. Example: If your child is playing with cars, you can say: ‘Car go!’ ‘Fast car!’ ‘Crash!’ …

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Psychological Harm & Trauma: Linked to increased symptoms of post-traumatic stress (PTSS) and anxiety. Can lead to depression, especially as a side effect of “extinction” procedures where reinforcement is withheld. May cause psychological ill-being by suppressing intrinsic motivation and autonomy. Increased Prompt Dependency: Long-term therapy can create a reliance on prompts from therapists, suppressing autonomy …

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As a therapist, I often meet parents who are concerned about their child’s behaviour, emotional regulation, or learning challenges. They are frequently focused on the specific issue at hand, such as a tantrum, a reading difficulty, or social anxiety. While these concerns are valid, it is often more helpful to look beneath the behaviour to …

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We are born with primitive reflexes. Primitive reflexes are physical, involuntary responses but with definite purposes and limited life span. It is important to note that primitive reflexes play a vital role in survival, especially in the early months of life. It is originated and controlled by the brainstem. Primitive reflexes form the foundation of …

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