In my last blog, I discussed one of the most common therapy hierarchies used when treating articulation disorders known as Van Riper’s model and how homework can be completed within the first stage of the hierarchy, which is working on sounds in isolation. Van Riper’s model is a framework used to structure speech therapy. AS […]
Understanding pre-school children’s attitude towards food
It’s common for children to be fussy eaters. But there are certain concepts that may help ease your frustrations when your children are not 100% compliant during meal times. This may be either in terms of their approach to meals or in what they agree to eat. The two behaviour patterns parents would notice include: […]
Articulation Therapy – Working at the right level
To the untrained eye, articulation therapy can look like one big conversation mixed in with a game or two here and there. Unless you are familiar with the components and the structure of therapy, it can make it hard to know if you are correctly following through with home practise. Throughout this blog series I […]
How to boost your energy
If you often find yourself feeling lethargic and tired, here are some tips to help boost your energy levels. 1. Regular meals It is important not to skip any meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are needed to meet your daily energy requirements. Spread your calories out throughout the day. If you consume most of your […]
What is Hyperlexia?
About Hyperlexia Hyperlexia refers to when a child prior spontaneously learns to read without being explicitly taught. Children with hyperlexia will often have poor comprehension of what they are reading as well as difficulty comprehending what is being said to them verbally. Hyperlexia was initially identified by Norman E. Silberberg and Margaret C. Silberberg (1967), […]
Dietary Management of Type 2 Diabetes
The basics Insulin is the hormone that allows the glucose from food to enter the body’s cells so that it can be used for energy. Glucose is obtained from carbohydrate-containing foods such as breads, cereals and fruits. In the case of patients with type 2 diabetes (the most common form of diabetes) the glucose accumulates […]
