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May 2018

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May 2016

Look at my handwriting - Grace

Grace is a young girl who was seen by Hemispheres. One of her initial concerns was her fine motor sk...

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May 2016

Why movement helps us learn

Learning to control movement is one of our first forms of language. At birth the movements tha...

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May 2016

What are the Primitive and Postural Reflexes?

When a child is developing in utero, specific reflexes known as the primitive reflexes are laid down...

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May 2016

IAPS Pre-Prep Article on Movement and Learning

All Learning Begins with the Body. Shelley Birkett-Eyles, Specialist Occupational Therapist ...

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April 2016

Autism, Emotional Reflexes and Sensory Processing

The Moro reflex is the body's first alarm system and is key to establishing effective sensory pr...

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November 2014

Apps for Autism

Technology plays a significant role in the lives of all children on a day to day basis. However, for...

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April 2016

Autism and the Control of Movement

Many parents with an autistic child state that they often appear clumsy and awkward in sporting acti...

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