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Cerebral Vascular Accidents
Blood supplies brain cells with essential nutrition, such as glucose and oxygen. Oxygen supply by the bloodstream is vital to normal brain function. A..
APRAXIA OF SPEECH
Developmental apraxia of speech is characterized by the inability to plan and execute motor-speech tasks. More specifically, it is the inability to coordinate oral movements that are necessary to form syllables..
Understanding your Child’s Sensory Development
I was recently asked the question "Should I concerned about my child's sensory development?" The answer is YES! Children are oriented toward sensory experiences. Children experience the world by tasting,..
Understanding Your Child’s Reflexes
REFLEXES A reflex is a voluntary action in which the body responds without thinking about it. Often when we think of reflexes we think of the doctor hitting your knee..
Understanding Sensory Defensiveness: Mealtime Strategies
What is sensory defensiveness? Sensory defensiveness is a type of hypersensitivity that often includes anger or fear towards certain stimuli, and is highly emotional. The stimuli can be tactile, auditory,..
