Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that embraces playfulness as a tool for communication as well as healing. It's like discovering a new language ... with their toys. That's how they learn ...

These resources could prove useful to follow up on speech and language therapy appointments or if ... starts to play pretend or use items like toys to represent other things e.g. pretending ...

They also should be able to understand and comply with simple requests ("Give me the toy"). Though some ... Generally, no speech-language therapy is necessary, although there may be an exception ...

"He is sitting independently, banging toys together ... families can only manage symptoms through physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medications to help control spasticity ...

As a parent, I noted that teenagers with developmental differences like my son, Emerson, have few opportunities to relax, ...

I work from the framework that play is a child's language & toys are a child's words ... and motivations for therapy. I believe each person’s journey is unique and the approach to working ...

25, Issue. 2, p. 306. Providing a comprehensive introduction to speech and language therapy, this book introduces students to the linguistic, medical, scientific and psychological disciplines that lie ...

Playing can be a very fun way to teach toddlers. Incorporating language-focused toys and games into their daily routines such as alphabet blocks, educational puzzles, and interactive storytelling apps ...

We require all therapists who list in our directory to have a graduate-level education and to agree to the elements of healthy therapy. Therapists who list with us pay a membership fee ...

A three-year-old boy was left fighting for his life after a rare combination of common childhood illnesses meant his heart ...

Hi, I'm Danni (she/her). I am a Melbourne / Naarm based psychologist & registered play therapist. I specialise in child therapy, using play to nurture a child’s sense of self. My practice is ...

The mum-of-two is calling for more funding to help support children with additional needs in school as her three-year-old Eve ...