Author: UMRC

What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that assesses, diagnoses, treats, and works to prevent disease and disability through physical means. Physiotherapists are experts in movement and function who work in partnership with their patients, assisting them to overcome […]

What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy is a profession allied to medicine that uses a client-centered approach in the treatment and rehabilitation of people with physical, mental and psycho-social challenges, dysfunctions and or disabilities by enabling them to reach a […]

What is autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a severe disruption of normal developmental processes that occurs early in life. It usually shows up before age 3 years. It leads to impaired language, play, cognitive, social and adaptive functioning; causing […]

Is your child having a problem with speech or language skills? And if so, what should you do? In a recent interaction, maybe you or your visitor expressed concern that your child could be having a problem with certain speech […]

Vocational Skills Training For Children With Special Needs. Realizing the Challenge. What will these children with special needs depend on for independency and economic survival when their parents/guardians are no longer alive? Which communities will take them up when they […]

What is Applied Behavior Analysis? Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a field of psychology that focuses on applying learning theories to different people and situations. One specific application of these techniques is early, intensive, behavioral intervention (EIBI) for children with […]