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What does an occupational therapist (OT) do?
Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals who help people who struggle to perform daily physical activities because of injury, illness or disability.
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Weighted blankets – are they safe for kids or during pregnancy?
Weighted blankets are used to aid sleep and reduce anxiety in both children and adults, but are they really safe for kids or during pregnancy?
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Carpal tunnel syndrome and pregnancy
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition some people experience during pregnancy. Learn more about carpal tunnel syndrome and how to treat it.
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Parenting with a disability
Find out more about the unique challenges that many parents with a disability face, and the importance of asking for help and support when needed.
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Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy damages your nervous system affecting your movement and coordination. Read more about the causes and risk factors.
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Fragile X syndrome
People with Fragile X syndrome have intellectual disability, behavioural and learning challenges as well as certain physical characteristics.
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Microcephaly
Microcephaly is a rare condition that happens when your baby’s brain grows differently. Read about the causes or microcephaly including Zika virus.
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Special care nursery (SCN)
A special care nursery (SCN) is where your newborn baby can get stronger while being cared for by specially trained staff. Read more about the SCN.
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Toddler development: Learning how to draw and write
Drawing and writing are essential skills that children start learning early, gradually building over the preschool and lower primary years.
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Low muscle tone (hypotonia) in babies and toddlers
If your child has low muscle tone, their muscles they may seem floppy. Often it is a sign of a health condition. Read more on symptoms and treatment.
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