There are many toys designed to promote play for your little one, but here are some ideas that we, as physical therapists, use daily when working with your kids. Ages 0-6 months: Main Idea- Toys that are visually and audibly attractive or toys that promote small...
Children are often expected to spend a significant amount of time writing both in the classroom and for homework. Whether they are learning to write or writing to learn, handwriting requires several fine motor skills including an efficient grasp, coordination, hand...
This week's App of the Week comes from our Physical Therapy team and is a great pairing with the most recent Physical Therapy Blog Post: Physical Therapy: Appropriate Gross Motor Skills. Super Baby is a video center for infant development to reach gross motor skills...
Check out this great visual of appropriate gross motor skills per age-group. If your child is behind in attaining any of these skills, or you recognize any of the "red flags" as concerns of your own, it's a good idea to consult with your Pediatrician for a referral to...
Body Awareness is described as a person's awareness of their body parts and knowing where their body is in a defined space. Body Awareness is important for children to learn to motor plan and coordinate their body parts through space and around objects in their...
