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Send us a Text Message.How do the brain's hemispheres work together to help you perform everyday tasks like dressing or writing? Discover practical strategies to support your child's bilateral coordination through engaging. We'll talk through the three stages of bilateral coordination—symmetrical, reciprocal, and asymmetrical. Whether it's catching a ball, peddling a bike, or writing, the tips and examples will help you understand these crucial developmental milestones. We also delve int...

Send us a Text Message.Join me as we discuss postural stability and tone and hoe they can impact upon a child's ability to engage in occupation! This episode is a treasure trove of practical strategies and playful activities that parents and educators can incorporate to support core strength and postural control in kids. I'll guide you through the nuances of muscle tone, a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of postural control. If you've noticed a child who appears clumsy or in need of ex...

Send us a Text Message.Let's jump into season 2 - all the components of Motor Development. Embark on a journey of discovery as we unwrap the layers of motor development in children, ensuring every parent and educator is equipped with the knowledge to foster growth. This episode is a quick taster into what is to come, where we don't just focus on the end result but intent consider everything your child's body and brain needs to coordinate and complete to achieve their goals! Stay tuned fo...

Send us a Text Message.Have you ever considered the complexity of a simple touch, or the challenges that a child might face when their tactile system is out of sync? In today’s episode we delve into the tactile system. Everything from tactile discrimination, tactile defensiveness to hypo responsive to touch. And as always we end with the practical strategies to support children who struggle with tactile processing, ensuring they can comfortably navigate their sensory world and eng...

Send us a Text Message.Are the sights and sounds of everyday life overwhelming for some children, or do they crave more stimulation? This episode of Belle's OT Corner dives into the sensory experiences that shape our children’s world, unraveling the impact of visual and auditory inputs on their development and engagement. As an occupational therapist, I share my insight into the journey of light from eye to brain, and the symphony of sounds that can either harmonize or disrupt a child's envir...

Send us a Text Message.This week we talk all things taste and smell! How they work, how they can influence and impact upon our days and as always what can you do to help support the children in your life! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook @bellesotcorner for more content and to be the first to know when the next episode is out! Disclaimer: While I will always make every effort to share correct information as at the date of the podcast, research is constantly happening and as ...