PACE Physio Dr Janet Hale

01/16/2026

Motor difficulties in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often overlooked. Did you know that 85-97% of children with ASD reported motor issues? Discover more about how these difficulties can impact daily life. Read more: https://wix.to/Zw3c0N2

Motor difficulties in children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is under recognized in clinical practice. According to an article in Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology by Miller et al, 2022; intellectual deficits were present in 30-50% of children with ASD but motor issues were....

12/08/2025

🌟 Parents, get ready for the Winter session of "Babies on the Move"! Enroll now for an enriching experience from Jan 6th to Feb 10th, 2026 for the little ones up to 9 months. For older infants (9-18 months) sign up NOW for Feb 17th classes. Nurture your baby's motor skills while connecting with other caregivers. Sign up today: https://wix.to/ASTLy48

BABIES ON THE MOVE: Babies on the Move Winter schedule is NOW ready. Sign up NOW so you don't miss out! The first session is 6 weeks long, for infants from Birth to 9 months, from Jan 6th - February 10, 2026. The classes are run like a playgroup where you will socialize with other parents or caregiv...

11/26/2025

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11/24/2025

Attention all Westmount residents! The Babies on the Move Winter schedule has arrived! Sign up starts on November 18, 2025, for you, while all Montrealers can enroll starting December 2nd, 2025. Enjoy 6 weeks of fun and learning with your little ones from January 6th to February 10th, 2026 (infants birth to 9 months). Second session from Feb 17th to March 24 (infants 9 months - 18 months). Learn about motor development and how to support your baby's movements while making new friends! Check out more details here: https://wix.to/c6HaEZb

BABIES ON THE MOVE: Babies on the Move Winter schedule is NOW ready. For Westmount residents sign up started November 18, 2025. All other Montrealers can sign up on Dec 2nd, 2025. The first session is 6 weeks long, for infants from Birth to 9 months, from Jan 6th - February 10, 2026. The classes are...

11/18/2025

Is your little one ready to take their first steps? Learning to stand is a major milestone for infants! Start with low surfaces like couch cushions to help them gain confidence. Check out our detailed guide on how to encourage your child to learn to stand by themselves! More info: https://wix.to/juTX7cW

Learning to stand is a very BIG step for infants. It is best if they figure out themselves how to get to standing, rather than you placing them in standing. Start at very low surfaces, like couch cushions on the floor, to help them learn to get to standing by themselves. If they know how to crawl it...

11/18/2025

When can I start placing my infant in sitting devices? 🤔 Find out how to support your child's motor development effectively! Check out our latest blog for expert advice! https://wix.to/AyQRJdk

I'm often asked the question - when can I start placing my infant in sitting and which devices are helpful? Motor development moves from head to toe and first starts with head control. Once infants have head control, usually at 4 months of age, they start working on their trunk control - both their....

10/27/2025

Exciting news! 'Babies on the Move' is back by popular demand! 🎉 We still have spots open for infants 9-18 months starting November 4, 2025. Join us for socializing and learning about motor development. Register here: https://wix.to/sK07Ukj

BABIES ON THE MOVE: There is still time to register for the older group of infants (9 - 18 months) starting on November 4, 2025 until Dec 9, 2025. We currently have 5 babies registered and we need 6 babies - to run the class. Our first group of babies for birth to 6 months - has been a success! The....

10/21/2025

If your child with Autism is often clumsy and prone to falls, they might have motor control challenges. Physiotherapy can help! PACE Physio creates customized programs that enhance balance, strength, and sensory awareness. Discover how we can support your child's physical development. Read more here: https://wix.to/uU039FB

If your child with a diagnosis of Autism is clumsy and falling a lot they may have difficulties with their motor control. Physiotherapy can help your child with Autism, often including working on balance, strength, sensory awareness of their bodies, coordinating their movements for play and being ac...

10/20/2025

Explore the best physiotherapy training for children with cerebral palsy! Discover how tailored approaches can help achieve their motor performance goals. Read more here: https://wix.to/BCApQH1

In physiotherapy, I train children with different special needs including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, complex medical needs, spina bifida and others. I work to make sure the child achieves their optimal level of motor performance. I was just reading an article on the best way to train moto...

10/13/2025

Is crawling important for infants? Yes! It's a vital stage where they learn about their environment by moving around. Help your little one get comfy with tummy time to aid their progression! Read more about the importance of crawling here: https://wix.to/w284BVc

I'm asked by many parents, is crawling important for my infant? Crawling is a means by which infants can explore in their environment - they learn about their world by doing and moving around. Some infants miss this stage, as they've had difficulty with tummy time. It's important to help them learn....

10/08/2025

Pediatric Physiotherapists are trained to look at movement in infants and children. They focus on key milestones like rolling, crawling and walking. Learn how they can help your child feel good about how they move ! Read more here: https://wix.to/mrhNrf0

Pediatric Physiotherapists are trained to look at movement in infants and children. We look at key movements like rolling, moving from lying to sitting, crawling, moving from sit to standing, walking, running jumping and steps & stairs. For each movement we'll examine how the movement starts, the mi...

10/01/2025

A diagnosis of hypotonia can be confusing for children and their families. At Pace Physio, we can help you with physiotherapy tailored to your child's needs. Let us support you on this journey! Read more: https://wix.to/YLY2nS0

Children are born with different levels of muscle tone. Each child is different and unique! Some children are born with higher muscle tone and others with low muscle tone. Low muscle tone or hypotonia means your child will have more movement in their joints, and it's harder for them to be strong, ba...