Infants don’t often develop full control of swallowing and the muscles of the mouth until they are between 18 and 24 months old, so drooling is normal in the first two years of life. Babies might also drool when they’re teething. Drooling is part of normal development in almost all children, however not every child …
Although the cause is often unknown, most scientists believe clefts are due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Another potential cause is medication a mother may have taken during her pregnancy. Some drugs may cause the conditions, among them: anti- seizure/ anticonvulsant drugs, acne drugs containing Accutane, and Methotrexate, a drug commonly used …
If you thought that incontinence was something that only the elderly suffer from, think again. Urinary incontinence, often caused by an overactive bladder, is a condition that also affects children often causing embarrassment and tears. Read on to arm yourself with information on the causes and treatment of overactive bladder: What Are the Signs of …
Overactive Bladder in Children – When they’ve got to go, and go, and go… Read More »
Early Intervention programmes enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities, minimise potential developmental delay, and reduce educational costs to our society by minimising the need for special education services when children with disabilities reach school age. Why Intervene Early? Decades of rigorous research show that children’s earliest experiences play a critical role in …
