Buying your child’s gifts for Christmas can be very overwhelming. The advertisements on the television begin to multiple and walking into a toy store becomes an experience as the crowds build up and toys are looking at you from every angle, it doesn’t help that the time between now and Santa is ever decreasing! It […]

As I mentioned in my last post, the term Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) implies that this is a condition experienced by children which results in difficulties in coordination. While this is true, it is also woefully incomplete. We do see, without a doubt, that children with DCD/dyspraxia have motor skill difficulties. Many common difficulties faced by this […]

Many children hate handwriting, but for some, it can be a labour of pure agony. Have you ever noticed your child shake or rub his hand or elbow while doing homework or writing? If so, this can be a sign of poor handwriting endurance. I don’t know about you, but I remember the ache of writing […]

Halloween is coming so it is time for special treats for the children and time to decorate the house. We have a few ideas below for engaging your child in activities that will help them improve specific skills. Hand Print Spiders This craft is a good way to work on tactile (touch) processing, fine motor skills and […]