Imitation: Teaching Your Child to Copy and Learn From Others
In part one of our series on imitation, we introduced the role imitation plays in language development. The ability to copy and learn from others is also important…
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How an Occupational Therapist Can Help Seniors
Often clients and families ask what my role is and how I can assist them or their loved one. In home care, it’s pretty simple – I can help you stay in your home…
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The Importance of Teaching Your Child Cause and Effect
In our introduction to cause and effect, we explained how a child learns the concept of “making things happen” within their first year. It starts with simple…
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How to Teach Complex Social Concepts to Children
For some children, it is difficult to learn social cues and rules. These children often excel in grasping many complex ideas but they frequently require explicit…
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Learning Social Skills: 1to1 Therapy Services March Break Camp
Does your child have difficulty making friends and interacting in social situations? This is exactly why 1to1 Therapy Services has created innovative and…
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Top 5 Home Safety Tips for Seniors
The population of seniors continues to grow and more of the 65+ age group are enjoying a longer, healthier life in their home—many of whom live independently.…
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Tips to Maintain and Improve Self-Regulation for Children
In part one and part two of our series on self-regulation, we explained how a child’s ability to regulate his or her thoughts, emotions and behaviours can …
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How to Support Language Development and Second Language Learning in Children
Raising children in a multicultural community like the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) leaves many parents wondering about the impact of second language learning…
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