Occupational therapy is needed to develop fine motor skills. The first step of this is actually sight and tracking. It also involves hand movements such as clapping and grabbing objects that hang over head as well as sensory integration. Eventually it will include activities of daily living like putting on clothes, brushing teeth, and holding [Read More…]…
Four Cheap (But Effective) Child Developmental Tools
You The cheapest development or therapy tool is yourself. Simply interacting with your child with song or play helps your child develop. Getting them to focus on you and follow you around with their eyes is quite the achievement. Once they are able to do this, it is easier to work on other tasks as [Read More…]…
Why A Straw Cup Is Better Than a Sippy Cup or Bottle for Oral Motor Development
Poor Noah has to deal with a pediatrician as a mom. That means that he didn’t get fun bumpers on his crib. (Not to mention that the crib must be following the new guidelines.) He won’t get a walker. He will get every immunization. And we will attempt to wean off that bottle by one year of age. [Read More…]…
Noah’s Abs Are Stronger Than His Mom’s
A funny thing happened when I had Noah. My abdomen, which was not all that impressive to start, became an uninvited stranger. I hardly recognize what I see in the mirror. I swear there’s not a baby in there despite what people may think. I haven’t been able to start a consistent exercise routine, so [Read More…]…
It May Look Like Band Practice, But It’s Hard Work!
Although it may look like we’re hanging out with Noah at his percussion practice today (although I’m not sure what a yellow balloon would be doing there?) we’re not. We’re (well Noah is) actually working very hard. Don’t Believe A Toy Is Just A Toy We’ve spent countless hours at different therapy appointments since Noah [Read More…]…
