Hi, I’m Silvia.
In my blog, I discuss early intervention and how to build inclusive communities where children of all abilities are valued and supported.
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The one BIG issue we rarely think about...
Families are often at sea as specialised advice is hard to find on this subject.
Did you know that children with autism are more likely to have sleeping problems than their same-age peers?
Did you know th...
Do you remember Calum and Donnacha Geary?
They were on the late, late show with Ryan Tubridy back in April of this year, 2021, and they stole the heart of the nation. One of the twins, Calum, is deaf, and in the interview on the Late Late Show, the...
In this video, I talk with Sinead Foley, the founder of Little Cubs Yoga, a Pilates instructor, a Yoga teacher and the mum of 4 children, one with Down syndrome.
In our conversation, we discussed the benefits of yoga for all, how yoga can help chil...
What is the biggest worry of parents of children with special needs?
It’s well known that all parents worry about their child’s future.
However, for parents of children with special needs, this is the biggest concern.
Silently, families wonder, “What ...
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Letter from a father to his son (Written 100 years ago!)
Last week, while reading a new book, I came across a letter that a father wrote to his son back in 1923, one hundred years ago! The letter touches on the same struggles that parents face today, making it a timeless piece that every parent should read.
How to stop a child from throwing things
From a cognitive development perspective, children are learning about cause and effect. By throwing, children learn about gravity; they observe how some objects bounce, other things break, and others make a big noise as they land on the floor.Â
