Emma Gough

Emma Gough Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Founder of Play Matters
Founder of Comfort Creatures

25/03/2020

Hi all! We will be able to dispatch any orders that are received before 1pm today. Weighted teddies and chews are a great way to give your Sensory Kids the proprioception that they need. www.comfortcreatures.co.za

03/06/2018
09/10/2017

I have clearly lost the plot... I will be joining Madswimmer.com for this year's East African event!We will be swimming up the West coast of Bazaruto island, Mo

03/07/2017

Nice to see the different perspectives:)

Always remember behaviour is communication. He is trying to tell you he is no ok.
26/06/2017

Always remember behaviour is communication. He is trying to tell you he is no ok.

One on one time is so important for kids. Rather do it properly for a few minutes than be distracted for a longer period...
19/06/2017

One on one time is so important for kids. Rather do it properly for a few minutes than be distracted for a longer period.

I wrote a post just a few days ago about the 5 times that your child needs more one on one time. Today, I want to tell you what NOT to do during those one on one times. It can be hard for us to follow the child’s lead… to let them lead us in play...

If their sensory difficulties are making life hard for you imagine how it feels for them. They are doing their best.
05/06/2017

If their sensory difficulties are making life hard for you imagine how it feels for them. They are doing their best.

Nice description of executive functions and how they impact your child. "The manual that never came with your child" by ...
05/06/2017

Nice description of executive functions and how they impact your child. "The manual that never came with your child" by Jane Jarvis is a great book to help you support your child's executive functions whether they have ADHD or not.

Learn about the difference between executive functioning issues and ADHD. Browse other articles on ADHD and ADD on Understood.org.

Easier said than done! But we need to let kids learn these important skills.
29/05/2017

Easier said than done! But we need to let kids learn these important skills.

“Oh my god!” the mother squealed. “Baby, are you OK? Did that hurt? What hurts, baby? What hurts?” The little girl commenced sobbing as what I deemed a nice save turned into a tragedy warranting a …

Fun fine motor games that don't involve a pencil:)
29/05/2017

Fun fine motor games that don't involve a pencil:)

Work on tripod grasp using everyday objects from around the house.

The finger aerobics exercises will help develop fine motor skills.
15/05/2017

The finger aerobics exercises will help develop fine motor skills.

Fine motor skills needed at school and classroom activities to help like finger aerobics that can be done right in the classroom.

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