Working with children in the early years to help them grow up through knowledge, guidance and early support.

Each child develops, communicates and learns at their own rate. Some children will naturally master developmental abilities but others may require extra help and guidance to enhance communication, learning, behaviour, motor skills or social interaction. By providing timely access to the right information, parents can become informed, identify early signs and take appropriate action to help their child’s development.

The Resources section has been developed at Manotkarsh Child Development Center to inform, guide and assist parents, caregivers, educators and families with credible, research-based information regarding child development. We aim to provide resources that support and facilitate every child to thrive, whether they are looking for developmental milestones, therapeutic insight, parenting tips and hints, or ideas for activities in their home environment.

We feel that informed parents are confident partners of their child’s progress. By working together with awareness, compassion, and professional guidance, we can make brighter futures for our children a reality.

Why Resources Matter

One of the most influential factors in child development is knowledge. Many developmental issues can be resolved better when they are discovered early and treated in a timely fashion.

We have a resource center that assists families:

Know the stages of children’s development.
Understand the expected stages of speech, language and communication development.
Recognize early signs of developmental delays
Improve parenting confidence
Learn about activities for home learning.
Understand therapy approaches
Discover strategies to help children at home
Be aware of children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing

These resources are intended to supplement (not supplant) professional evaluation and treatment. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, we encourage you to seek our specialists for a complete evaluation.

Developmental Milestones

Each child is unique and individual assessment of the typical developmental stages can assist parents to ascertain the need for extra help where appropriate.

Our developmental milestone resources provide information on:

Communication Skills
First words
Vocabulary development
Understanding instructions
Sentence formation
Social communication
Motor Skills
Crawling
Walking
Running
Balance
Fine motor coordination
Handwriting readiness
Cognitive Development
Problem-solving
Memory
Attention
Learning readiness
Play skills
Social & Emotional Development
Making eye contact
Playing with peers
Expressing emotions
Following routines
Emotional regulation

By monitoring progress against milestones regularly, children can be supported if necessary.

Speech & Language Resources

Speech and language are crucial to learning, linking and confidence.

Our resources explain:

Speech Delay
Language Delay
Articulation Disorders
Stammering
Voice Disorders
Communication Strategies
Home Speech Activities
Language Development Tips

Parents will also be given some activities they can do at home, which are easy to do and safe to do, to promote communication in the home environment.

Occupational Therapy Resources

Occupational Therapy helps children learn activities they need to do to live their lives, attend school and play.

Topics include:

Sensory Processing
Fine Motor Development
Handwriting Skills
Pencil Grip
Self-Care Skills
Balance & Coordination
Attention & Focus
Visual Motor Integration

Fun activities for families to do with everyday materials are also provided.

Autism Resources

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts each child uniquely. There are significant differences to be made with early understanding and intervention.

We have autism resources that address:

Learn some of the early signs of autism.
Communication Development
Sensory Challenges
Social Skills
Play Development
School Readiness
Parent Support
Therapy Options

Emphasis is placed on acceptance, personalized support, and intervention strategies based on evidence which will support children in reaching their individual potential.

Behavioral Development

Children express themselves by their actions. Knowing the reasons for behaviours is the first step towards change.

Resources include:

Positive Reinforcement
Managing Challenging Behaviors
Emotional Regulation
Building Routines
Attention Difficulties
Hyperactivity
Self-Control Skills
Confidence Building

We want parents to be able to respond to a child with patience, consistency and effective means.

Early Intervention

Over and over, it is demonstrated that early intervention is highly effective in improving developmental outcomes.

Our Early Intervention resources provide an explanation of:

Early therapy is important because of the following:
Early assessment has many benefits.There are many benefits to Early Assessment.
It is during the early childhood years that brain development takes place.
Parent participation
Individualized therapy planning
School readiness

The earlier the support begins, the more there is to be gained from achieving long-term success.

Parent Education

Parents are the first and most important teachers of their children.

Our resources for education include guidance on:

Effective communication
Positive parenting
Building routines
Managing screen time
Encouraging independence
Emotional support
Home learning ideas
Creating structured environments

Minor adjustments in the household can make a big impact to a child’s life.

Home Activities for Kids – 11 fun ideas

Education takes place beyond the therapeutic sessions.

Age appropriate activities are available in our resource library, which support:

Language development
Fine motor skills
Gross motor coordination
Sensory play
Problem-solving
Creativity
Social interaction
Emotional development

The activities are easy, fun, and provide support of developmental skills through play.

School Readiness

Preparing children for school is more than just learning letters and numbers.

Parents our school readiness resources help to develop:

Listening skills
Attention span
Communication
Self-help skills
Social interaction
Classroom routines
Independence
Emotional readiness

School readiness builds confidence in children and for parents.

Mental & Emotional Well-being

Emotional growth is vital to success throughout life.

Topics include:

Anxiety in Children
Emotional Regulation
Building Confidence
Self-Esteem
Friendship Skills
Stress Management
Mindfulness Activities
Positive Family Relationships

A child’s sense of emotional support enables them to learn and grow.