Understanding Bilateral Coordination in Children Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of the body simultaneously in a coordinated manner. This essential skill involves using your legs for walking, your eyes for seeing, and your hands for tasks like buttoning and zipping. Good bilateral coordination indicates that both sides of the brain are communicating and sharing information effectively. The Development of Bilateral Coordination As children develop this skill, they learn to move one side of their body while stabilising themselves with the other. This ability is crucial for activities like hopping and cutting with scissors. The Role of…
Over the past 12 months, we’ve observed a remarkable rise in referrals to our clinic. What’s unusual about these referrals? They’re all for babies under the age of 12 months, with most being just 6-9 months old. These babies were referred due to early signs of autism. Diagnosing Autism in Babies It’s important to note that we don’t actually diagnose babies with autism. Instead, paediatricians and other professionals use the term ‘red flags for autism,’ indicating early signs of the condition. Research shows that early signs of autism can be detected in children between 12-18 months, and in some cases,…