I suspect an autism spectrum disorder in my child. Could the diagnosis harm him?
Wondering if your child might be on the autism spectrum? It is we as parents who first 'feel in our gut' that something is different. The child sort of ...
Understanding the aggressive child - therapy that goes deeper than punishment
When a child shouts, hits, throws objects - we see 'bad behaviour'. In therapy we look deeper: an aggressive child is a message. It speaks of nervous system overload, difficulties in ...
My child used to laugh at everyone and is now afraid of everyone - child separation anxiety
When a child's separation anxiety begins, parents are often surprised. Their hitherto sociable toddler loves to accost neighbours in the lift, shop ladies, passers-by during ...
Hypoxia and child development disorders
Pregnancy and childbirth is, in theory, an extraordinary and beautiful time. In practice, things can be different, which is why today I am addressing a difficult but important topic: perinatal hypoxia. Perinatal hypoxia ...
Does my baby have asymmetry? That is, asymmetry in babies
Every parent knows the feeling - you stare at your child for hours, analysing every gesture, every smile, every head movement. On the one hand, you are happy that ...
Why do children love to climb? Children's development through the eyes of a physiotherapist!
Climbing provides great fun for every child and even many adults. Depending on their age, the objects that children choose as their climbing target change. First ...