by Denali Bartolay | Mar 30, 2022 | Anxiety, Blog
Postural sway is a natural function of the body’s balance mechanism. It’s one of the key reasons we can stand upright and is crucial for balance and movement. But what happens when it doesn’t work the way it should? And why are some groups of people more prone to...
by Denali Bartolay | Sep 21, 2021 | Anxiety, Back to School, Blog
Returning to school can be a stressful experience for children at the best of times, but going back to school after extended lockdowns can cause extra anxiety. Although many children and parents are looking forward to the return of school, managing the anxiety that...
by Life Skill 4 Kids | Aug 13, 2019 | Podcast
. . In Episode 22 of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast, Bunny Marsh, speech pathologist and owner of Small Connections joins us again as we talk about the 5 things that speech pathologists wish parents knew. With over 20 years of experience, Bunny supports parents...
by Debbie Hopper | May 20, 2019 | Blog, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
We often hear about creating a sensory-friendly classroom for younger students, but what about students who are in their teens and have special sensory needs? Primary schools tend to be more flexible with the needs of younger students, while there seems to be some...
by Debbie Hopper | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog, Sensory Processing in the Classroom
While recent advances in educational strategies have focused on the needs of children with Autism or Sensory Processing Disorder, there are actually many children who don’t have either of these conditions but may be sensory-sensitive in one or two areas. These...
