Sensory Processing is the way in which the nervous system receives sensory messages and generates them into responses. The senses provide us with information about where our body is in space, how our body is moving, what impact the environment is having on our body, what is happening in the environment and help us in knowing how to effectively respond to task and environmental
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What is Cerebral Palsy? The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS, 2013) describe Cerebral Palsy as an umbrella term referring to any of a number of neurological disorders that develop in infancy or early in childhood which permanently affect movement and muscle co-ordination. It can progress to different levels of severity as the child gets older. Although muscle movement is affected, muscles
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What is Aphasia? Aphasia is a term used to describe certain language difficulties that may result after a stroke or brain injury. It may result in a limited ability to use language effectively. Aphasia can refer to problems with spoken language (talking and understanding) and written language (reading and writing). Aphasia occurs when there is an impairment affecting the understanding of language, the expression (production) of language, including
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Specific Language Impairment (SLI) What is SLI? Recent studies indicate that 7% of all children present with Specific Language Impairment (SLI). Speech Language Impairment (SLI) is a term currently used to describe children who have great difficulty with understanding and/or expressing themselves through speech and language (RCSLT, 2007). Specific language impairment (SLI) occurs when a child has difficulty with language that is not as
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Dyslexia What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which makes it difficult for some people to learn to read, write and spell correctly. The British Dyslexia Association (2007) state that  ‘Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that mainly affects the development of spelling, reading and writing and language related skills’. Dyslexia is caused by an impairment in the brain’s ability to translate images
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Autism What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term that refers to children with varying developmental disabilities, typically with social or communication skills. There are three main areas of difficulty in children with ASD. These include social interaction, social communication and social imagination. ASD symptons may appear in infancy and early childhood. Children with ASD may have delays in many basic
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Your child’s communication from Birth through the School years  Language development 0-6 months Turns towards a sound when they hear it. Loud noises startle them. Recognises your voice. Look at you when you are talking to them. Have different cries for different needs (tired, hungry, wet etc). Make noises like coo’s or squeals. Recognise your familiar voice, and will quieten at the sound of it
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Open Day Concerned about your child’s speech, communication or language. On the 9th September, CAINT Speech Therapy Ltd will hold an open day from 10am to 5pm for parents, teachers, and other professionals. Come in and meet one of our therapists and have a discussion about our services or discuss concerns about your child’s abilities. No appointment needed, drop in and meet
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Speech and Language Therapy increases; Intelligible Speech – so your child is understood by others. Improvement in ability to understand and express thoughts, ideas and feelings. Confidence and Self Esteem. School readiness skills. Independence. Ability to problem solve. Social awareness and development. Ability to make friends.
What is Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia? Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia is a term used to describe those children who have a severe speech disorder. According to the RCSLT (2006), DVD can be detected in early infancy with; Difficulty with feeding Delay in early speech skills Difficulty in producing speech Reduced intelligibility It is common where children are diagnosed with Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia that there is a
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What is Attention Deficit Disorder/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? Most common in school aged children, ADD/ADHD affects a child’s ability to pay attention and to concentrate. Typically the disorder is diagnosed by a Psychiatrist and a Clinical Psychologist with boys being four times more likely to be diagnosed with the disorder. The three main areas of difficulty are;  Poor attention skills (difficulty concentrating or paying
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