Blogs

  • Sensory Sensitivities - Socks, Shoes, Tights, & Underwear

    by Jessica Kennedy
      Sensory sensitivities in children, specifically when it comes to tolerating clothing items like socks, shoes, tights, and underwear is very com...

  • How many words should my child say? From birth to 5 years of age.

    by Jessica Kennedy
      This is a question many parents have as their child develops year to year. Children develop at their own rate. Some children may not have all t...
    Posted in Expressive Language, Language

  • Sensory Processing

    by Jessica Kennedy
    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? We have 8 known sensory systems: tactile (touch), auditory (sound), visual (sight), taste, ...

  • Concentration

    by Jessica Kennedy
    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? If your child is having trouble sustaining their attention to a given task (e.g. homework o...
    Posted in Attention, Concentration, Focus, Homework, Studying

  • Expressive Language

    by Sean O Tuama
    When should I choose this 'Area of Focus' for my Gabadoo? Expressive Language refers to our spoken language skills and it allows a child to express...

  • Handwriting

    by Jessica Kennedy
    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Handwriting is a very complex skill so if your child is finding it challenging or just need...

  • Non Verbal Communication

    by Jessica Kennedy
    When should I choose this 'Area of Focus' for my Gabadoo? Non-verbal communication refers to the use of facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, ...
    Posted in communication, engagement, non verbal, social, social communication

  • Assistive Technology

    by Jessica Kennedy
    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? The area of focus 'assistive technology' on Gabadoo refers to how a device or system can he...
    Posted in assistive technology, handwriting, software, technology, touch typing, typing

  • Self Help Skills

    by Jessica Kennedy
    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Self help skills also referred to as daily living skills relates to grooming tasks (i.e. sh...

  • Social / Pragmatic Language

    by Jessica Kennedy
    When should I choose this 'Area of Focus' for my Gabadoo? Pragmatic language or social communication refers to the social language skills that we u...
    Posted in friendships, language, social communication, social skills

  • Auditory Memory

    by Sean O Tuama
    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Auditory memory (memory for spoken word) involves being able to take in the information pre...
    Posted in auditory, auditory memory, auditory processing, communication, language, SLT, speech

  • Auditory Processing

    by Sean O Tuama
    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Auditory Processing refers to how a person processes and understands spoken language. Some ...
    Posted in APD, auditory processing, concentration, listening, sensory processing, Speech and Language