ROOH CDC

Building independence starts with the right support. By systematically fading prompts—from physical assistance to independent performance—we help children develop confidence, competence, and lasting skills.

Not just blowing… we’re building the foundation for better breath control, oral motor coordination, and speech through play 💨✨

Food refusal is not always a sensory issue 🍎

Today during feeding therapy, a child who usually avoids fruits was gradually introduced to apple through play, touch, and small steps — starting from tolerating it on the hands, around the lips, and eventually taking small bites independently.

Within just one session, he was able to move from complete refusal to trying and eating small pieces ✨

Sometimes children don’t need force.
They need time, exposure, and a safe environment to explore new foods.

Small steps matter 🤍

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A simple deep pressure + tactile sensory activity using textured boards for hands and feet ✨

What may look like “hyperactivity” can sometimes be a child trying to regulate their sensory system.

Activities like these provide calming sensory input that may help with focus, body awareness, sitting tolerance, and overall regulation. When the body feels more organised, children often find it easier to engage, attend, and participate.

From words to sentences… so proud of this little girl and her journey 💛

Tactile hypersensitivity (tactile defensiveness) is a sensory processing difference where the brain overreacts to light touch—interpreting it as overwhelming, uncomfortable, or even painful.

This is why some children may struggle during sensory inputs like the Wilbarger brushing protocol.

Everyday sensations such as clothing tags, grooming, or unexpected touch can trigger distress, leading to:
• Difficulties with personal care (hair brushing, teeth brushing, dressing)
• Challenges in social interactions due to touch aversion
• Sensory overload from constant or unexpected touch

Understanding the sensory system helps us respond with support—not force.

In Speech Therapy, we focus on helping children communicate meaningfully in everyday situations.

Our goals include:
• Choice making – encouraging children to express preferences through simple questions like “Do you want X or Y?”
• Functional communication – building skills such as requesting, commenting, and initiating interactions.
• Play development – using play to model social interaction, turn-taking, and language growth.
• Sentence formation – developing simple sentences like “I want ___” and gradually increasing complexity.
• Verbalising wants – teaching effective ways to ask using phrases like “I want…”, “May I have…”, along with pointing and naming.

We achieve this through:
• Modeling and expanding language
• Play-based activities
• Visual supports such as pictures and choice boards

Because communication grows best when learning feels natural, engaging, and fun.