When Miriam, a mother of four, called me, she was at the end of her tether: her 4-year-old could not speak. She had already waited a year for her doctor to refer her to a speech and language therapist and, despite pinning all her hopes on this, she was deeply disappointed when no tangible progress seemed to come from it.

If your child avoids opening crisp packets or tying shoelaces, they may have weak hand grasp. Learn how reflex therapy, finger exercises and everyday activities can help build fine motor skills.