THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-REGULATION IN CHILDREN

By Vasiliki Siomos, University of Toronto Health Studies Student Edited by Lizette Alexander OT Reg. (Ont.) with appreciation! What is self-regulation and why is it important?  Self-regulation (also known as emotional regulation) is an important concept that helps us...

Stimming & Autism: What does it mean?

Our TCTC team is continuing to learn and grow as we provide neurodiversity affirming therapy services.  One of the ways we do this is to learn from Autistic self-advocates who can teach us first-hand about the lived experiences of Autistic people. Below is an...
Parenting is Hard!  Let’s Talk About  It.

Parenting is Hard! Let’s Talk About It.

Social Work in Child and Family Mental Health by Tamara Kerr MSW RSW, MSc OT, Social Worker at the Toronto Children’s Therapy Centre   HUFFPOST.com: I once sprained my ankle at the park.  My daughter asked me to push her on the swing, and I was like, “I...