Blogs

  • Study Skills

    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Study skills is an area that we can support through Gabadoo. This refers to the range of te...
  • Working Memory

    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? There are several reasons why a parent would choose to focus on developing their child's wo...
  • Confidence

    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Parents may observe certain behaviours at home that may indicate their child is struggling ...
  • Speech Fluency/ Stuttering

    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo?  Speech fluency refers to the smoothness, rhythm, and natural flow of speech. It involves t...
  • Friendships

    When should I choose this area of focus for my Gabadoo? Parents may observe certain behaviours at home that may indicate their child is struggling ...
  • Research-Based Benefits of Parental Guidance & Coaching on Child Development

      With healthcare systems overrun, and families unable to access support easily, can parents provide support to their children when guided by a q...
  • Sensory Sensitivities - Socks, Shoes, Tights, & Underwear

      Sensory sensitivities in children, specifically when it comes to tolerating clothing items like socks, shoes, tights, and underwear is very com...
  • How many words should my child say? From birth to 5 years of age.

      This is a question many parents have as their child develops year to year. Children develop at their own rate. Some children may not have all t...
  • Sensory Processing

    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? We have 8 known sensory systems: tactile (touch), auditory (sound), visual (sight), taste, ...
  • Concentration

    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? If your child is having trouble sustaining their attention to a given task (e.g. homework o...
  • Expressive Language

    When should I choose this 'Area of Focus' for my Gabadoo? Expressive Language refers to our spoken language skills and it allows a child to express...
  • Handwriting

    When should I choose this Area of Focus for my Gabadoo? Handwriting is a very complex skill so if your child is finding it challenging or just need...