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The Importance of Oral Health for Children

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Introduction The importance of oral health for children cannot be understated. A good oral health routine should be taught to children as early as possible. But what are the aspects of good oral health? Well, perfect oral health rests on three pillars, namely: brushing teeth twice daily, once in the morning and once at night; a healthy diet; and regular visits to a dentists. According to a top dentist in Panchkula working at the leading dental hospital in Panchkula giving your children a great start to life as far as their teeth are concerned is relatively simple and by following three simple steps, you can help make sure that your children's teeth stay healthy for years to come. 3 Steps to Great Oral Health for Children 1.    Teach them good oral hygiene early Getting children into good, healthy habits early tends to lead to better health throughout the rest of their lives, this especially applies to their oral health. 2.    Associat...

Teaching Concepts Such As ‘Long’ and ‘Short’ To Children with Special Needs

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Teaching Concepts Such As ‘Long’ and ‘Short’ To Children with Special Needs Overview Words such as ‘long’ and ‘short’ may seem very simple for us, but to children with special needs, they can be very difficult to understand. This is because they are quite abstract words. The concept of ‘long’ depends on what else is around it.  So, a ruler might seem long if you compare it to a rubber and a pencil, but short if you compare it to a football pitch! How to Teach Abstract Concepts to Children with Special Needs? One of the leading occupational therapists in Delhi , who has been practicing occupational therapy in Delhi for special needs children for quite some time, highlights three general rules for teaching any new abstract concept to children with special needs. Have a look: 1.    Work on the ‘understanding’ of a word before you expect a child to use it.  Most children need to understand a word before they can use it correctly, and special ne...