Gross motor skills are the abilities to use the big muscles of the body for standing, walking, jumping, running and more. We start to learn these skills from the very beginning. Babies learn from neck control to side turning, crawling, sitting, and standing. As the babies grow, … [Read more...]
Occupational Therapy Frames of Reference
Occupational Therapy Frames of Reference – Occupational Therapy professionals use “theory” to guide their practice. A Theory is the base of any profession in which construction or modification can be done with valid reasoning. Generally, theories can be made by the experts of … [Read more...]
occupational therapy (OT) for ADHD
What is ADHD and the role of Occupational Therapy in ADHD? Definition of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)– According to DSM-IV: ADHD is a disruptive behavioral disorder characterized by a set of chronic and impairing behavior patterns that display abnormal … [Read more...]
Sensory Tactile Activities
Sensory Tactile Activities - Tactile activities can be an important part of sensory diet or fine motor skill building program. Tactile activities are very helpful in problems like hand and finger awareness, attention, and fine motor planning. What is a tactile system? The … [Read more...]
Early Intervention for Down syndrome
Early intervention is a systematic program of therapy, exercises and activities designed to address developmental delays that may be experienced by children with Down syndrome - with the goal of enhancing the development of infants and toddlers and helping families understand and … [Read more...]
