blog.atlastraining.ie
Posture: Why is it Important and How Can We Support It? | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/2014/11/07/posture-why-is-it-important-and-how-can-we-support-it
Promoting Development For All. Posture: Why is it Important and How Can We Support It? November 7, 2014. Posture is very important for many activities of daily living, e.g. for feeding, writing, games, schoolwork, homework and so on. Not only is it important for physical control of the body, but it can also increase attention and help increase control of eye movements. Why is proper posture important? It keeps bones and joints in the correct alignment so that muscles are being used properly. The desk hei...
blog.atlastraining.ie
Crafts | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/category/crafts
Promoting Development For All. Christmas Gift Ideas for Developing Motor, Sensory and Life Skills. December 1, 2014. Buying your child’s gifts for Christmas can be very overwhelming. The advertisements on the television begin to multiple and walking into a toy store becomes an experience as the crowds build up and toys are looking at you from every angle, it doesn’t help that the time between now and Santa is ever decreasing! Speech and Language Gift Ideas For Young and Older Children. November 27, 2014.
blog.atlastraining.ie
November | 2014 | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/2014/11
Promoting Development For All. Speech and Language Gift Ideas For Young and Older Children. November 27, 2014. Buying your child’s gifts for Christmas can be very overwhelming. The advertisements on the television begin to multiple and walking into a toy store becomes an experience as the crowds build up and toys are looking at you from every angle, it doesn’t help that the time between now and Santa is ever decreasing! DCD/Dyspraxia…More than just motor difficulties. November 14, 2014. November 10, 2014.
blog.atlastraining.ie
DCD/Dyspraxia…More than just motor difficulties | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/2014/11/14/dcddyspraxia-more-than-just-motor-difficulties
Promoting Development For All. DCD/Dyspraxia…More than just motor difficulties. November 14, 2014. As I mentioned in my last post, the term Developmental. Disorder (DCD) implies that this is a condition experienced by children which results in difficulties in. However, children/adolescents with dyspraxia tend to face other problems that do not seem to be specifically motor-based. Here are some examples:. Why does the kitchen look like it was hit with a bomb afterwards? It all seems a bit too much! Ever n...
blog.atlastraining.ie
Speech and Language Gift Ideas For Young and Older Children | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/2014/11/27/speech-and-language-gift-ideas-for-young-and-older-children
Promoting Development For All. Speech and Language Gift Ideas For Young and Older Children. November 27, 2014. Buying your child’s gifts for Christmas can be very overwhelming. The advertisements on the television begin to multiple and walking into a toy store becomes an experience as the crowds build up and toys are looking at you from every angle, it doesn’t help that the time between now and Santa is ever decreasing! Blocks: Building the blocks for language. Why is this item being recommended? A team ...
blog.atlastraining.ie
ASD/Autism | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/category/asdautism
Promoting Development For All. Autism – Truth, Lies or Just Ignorance? November 3, 2014. Recently I read an article about gene mutations linked to Autism. The article (linked below) claims that 33 genes have been definitely linked to an increased risk of having Autistic Spectrum Disorders, with 107 being loosely linked. 5% of these are believed to be non-inherited gene mutations, which implies that 95% of these genes are […]. Getting a Positive Start On Homework. Why New Year is Important for Children.
blog.atlastraining.ie
January | 2015 | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/2015/01
Promoting Development For All. Getting a Positive Start On Homework. January 19, 2015. Homework…That seemingly endless battle that seems mostly to inspire anxiety, avoidance, annoyance and loads and loads of frustration. If your children are like so many others who find homework overwhelming, I’m sure you’ve experienced the tears, cries, avoidance strategies and many more frustrating or annoying behaviours that children can be so good at. Although I’m […]. Why New Year is Important for Children. Christma...
blog.atlastraining.ie
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or Dyspraxia: What is in a Name? | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/2014/11/10/developmental-coordination-disorder-dcd-or-dyspraxia-what-is-in-a-name
Promoting Development For All. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or Dyspraxia: What is in a Name? November 10, 2014. I was faced with this dilemma when I did my Master’s degree, wanting to explore the impact of dyspraxia in the adolescent, but having to use the term “developmental coordination disorder”. Category: Developmental Coordination Disorder/DCD. 2 thoughts on “ Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) or Dyspraxia: What is in a Name? April 26, 2015 at 8:12 pm. Thanks for the info. I too...
blog.atlastraining.ie
Catherine Milford | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/author/admin
Promoting Development For All. Getting a Positive Start On Homework. January 19, 2015. Homework…That seemingly endless battle that seems mostly to inspire anxiety, avoidance, annoyance and loads and loads of frustration. If your children are like so many others who find homework overwhelming, I’m sure you’ve experienced the tears, cries, avoidance strategies and many more frustrating or annoying behaviours that children can be so good at. Although I’m […]. Why New Year is Important for Children. Buying y...
blog.atlastraining.ie
Handwriting | ATLAS Training Blog
http://blog.atlastraining.ie/wp/category/handwriting
Promoting Development For All. Write, Write, Shake, Shake…Why Some Children Shake Their Hands When They Write and What To Do About It. October 24, 2014. Many children hate handwriting, but for some, it can be a labour of pure agony. Have you ever noticed your child shake or rub his hand or elbow while doing homework or writing? If so, this can be a sign of poor handwriting endurance. I don’t know about you, but I remember the ache of writing […]. Getting a Positive Start On Homework. On Christmas Gift Id...
SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT