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A simple search for “late-talking” will find you hundreds of posts by concerned parents seeking guidance for their late-talking kids. The first problem is that most parents find it difficult differentiating between childhood apraxia and late-talking.

It is important to note that while the former has more to do with developmental delays leading to the inability to coordinate the muscles used to produce speech, a late talker has no problem with understanding language and developing social skills, thinking skills, and motor skills.

The problem encountered by late talkers emanates from having a limited spoken vocabulary. It is a puzzling condition because there is no consensus explanation among researchers as to what the primary causes of late-talking are...

Every child—with a learning disability or not—possesses their own unique learning style. Some can learn best with their eyes by seeing or reading, others with their ears by listening, and while others by doing. You can help a child with a learning disability by recognising his or her primary learning style.

Is your child a visual, an auditory, or a kinesthetic learner? Once you’ve learned your child’s learning style, then you can take steps to ensure that the learning style is promoted in their classroom and during home study. The following will help you identify what type of a learner your child is.

Is your child a visual learner?

If your child is a visual learner, he or she:

• Learns best by seeing or reading
• Excels when the material is presented and tested visually, rather as ver...

Has your child been diagnosed with a learning disability? Do you worry about how your child will be able to cope with school? While it’s important to want the best for your child and ensure that he or she have a happy and fulfilling life. Academic success needn’t always be the end goal.. With your encouragement and other people’s support, your child can establish a strong sense of self-confidence and a solid foundation for lifelong success.

When it comes to learning disabilities in children, let us look at the big picture.

All children need love, encouragement, and support, and for children with learning disabilities, positivity can help them to have a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and the determination to improve despite the difficulties.

In order to help children with le...

Communicating with your child is important as it helps with their learning development and growth. Communication would involve using speech and non-verbal cues, however, there are children who experience speech delays. With that in mind, we at Pulse Center Therapy and Learning Center in Dubai offer speech therapy services for children with special needs. To begin with, it’s essential to recognise speech delays among children. Developmental norms may provide clues:

Before 12 Months

It’s important for parents to be aware with children this age for signs that they’re using their voices to communicate to their environment. Cooing and babbling are early stages of speech development...

It is essential to examine early speech and language development, as well as other developmental issues which are something we initially screen for in your initial visit to Pulse Therapy and Learning Center. It may be difficult to distinguish whether a child is just developing slowly in his or her ability to communicate, or has a problem that needs professional attention.

The Difference Between Speech and Language

Speech and Language are frequently confused with each other, yet there is a distinction between the two:

• Speech is the verbal articulation of language and includes enunciation, which is the manner in which sounds and words are formed.
• Language is more extensive and refers to the entire system of communication in a way that’s meaningful...

The Da Vinci Bricks program is a globally renowned and award-winning learning enrichment course that focuses on the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in a fun way that best suits children’s needs.

In a world where technology is constantly evolving, parents understand the importance of giving their children the best education possible in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Teaching these concepts in its applied form while making it fun is the prime focus of the award-winning Da Vinci Bricks Program.

How does it work?

At Da Vinci Bricks, all lessons begin with theoretical explanations and stories for the child to have a deeper comprehension of STEM concepts...

Music is more than a source of entertainment. Listening to music is important as it is a way to express feelings and emotions, additionally, music is often considered a great stress-reliever. There are many other ways music can affect people, but how does listening to music affect children with autism?

This blog’s main objective is to introduce you to the Listening Therapy or the Tomatis Method – let’s discuss how listening to music can stimulate the brain among children with autism that can further lead to improving their motor, emotional, and cognitive abilities.

What is Listening Therapy?

Listening Therapy or Audio-Psycho-Phonology (APP) is a structured program of listening to specially designed music...

The objective of Occupational Therapy is to give specialized support for children and adults while empowering them to perform daily activities by overcoming their difficulties.

Getting your loved ones into occupational therapy in Dubai will provide them dedicated therapy sessions to help them manage their everyday lives. With occupational therapy, they’ll eventually gain the independence and confidence to carry out daily living tasks independently.

How does occupational therapy exactly help your loved ones in achieving their maximum potential? Let us discuss the different ways below:

By offering tailored therapy programs to suit individual needs

Occupational therapists closely work with your loved ones who are experiencing challenges in learning, playing and socializing, to help them ...

Why is Speech and Language Therapy important? We communicate verbally through speech, non-verbally via facial expressions and gestures, and through writing, among many other forms of communication.  

It goes without saying that communication is very important. It allows you to express your needs and wants, and without proper communication, you won’t be able to reach understanding between individuals. Speech is one of the most essential ways to communicate. Speaking is the most direct form of communication while other non-verbal cues are visual references that reaffirm a person’s verbal communication. A person who suffers from speech difficulty faces challenges in their ability to build social relationships, and share their thoughts.

Language involves words and often writing is also an...