In around 2018 I completed my Master’s degree in Language and Communication Impairment in Children at the University of Sheffield. As an occupational therapist, […]
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There are many iPad and Android apps that can be used as tools to help parents interact with children with challenging communication, attention and […]
Reading Computers can provide great benefits for those that have difficulty reading. Here are some ways in which they can help: Optical Character Recognition […]
Pokemon GO is a popular free augmented reality app for iPhones and Android (including Samsung) devices. To play it you need to leave your […]
Most children with autism have some difficulty understanding and talking with people. Communication skills are fundamental for participation in family activities, to do well at school and for long-term […]
This week I worked with a 21-year-old CP lady, Ms F, whose expressive communication is limited to a few hand gestures and a glottal […]
Background Information When we’re born we immediately use a range of pre-intentional behaviours to communicate. Generally a crying or laughing baby is not consciously intending […]
Here’s a session I did this afternoon. The child is 5 years old, nonverbal, has good receptive language, and is a little non-compliant. He […]
Create some abstract expressionist art (potentially worth millions) using a mouse, rollerball, joystick, headpointer or even eyegaze. Press the mouse button (or hit the switch or […]
This fun app takes children through a series of activities to help them learn about shapes and colours. It can easily be used for […]