From Head to Toe: Sleep & Development with Deirdre Edwards

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WHAT IS NORMAL? Deirdre Edwards talks to Mark Pougatch about the normal range of development for babies and young children in this second series of FROM HEAD TO TOE: SLEEP AND DEVELOPMENT. For over 50 years Deirdre Edwards has worked in paediatrics as a nurse, health visitor and McTimoney chiropractor. She founded the Abacus Chiropractic Clinic in Stratford-upon-Avon. Deirdre speaks to Mark using stories from her clinic. Listen out for her Top Tips at the end of each episode.


Is clumsiness a problem? In this episode Deirdre Edwards talks to Mark Pougatch about how the primitive reflexes impact gross and fine motor skills. She discusses communication, fidgeting, dyspraxia, and children who are unable to sit still. She advocates signing and ‘Tiny Talk’ to aid communication.

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From Head to Toe: Sleep & Development with Deirdre EdwardsBy Deirdre Edwards