Tag: Balance

Gross Motor Development and Red Flags: A guide through childhood movement and skills

09.26.22

Physical Therapy

Tags: Play, Motor Coordination, Balance, ADLs

Jason Hubeny, PT, DPT

If you’ve been a parent or caretaker for a few months or years, or are planning on being one, you’ve…

bored little girl resting her head while doing her homework

Change it Up! Flexible Seating Options for the Online Learner at Home

03.29.21

Occupational Therapy

Tags: Children, Movement Breaks, gross motor skills, visual motor skills, COVID, Parenting Tips, Screen Time, Balance, Writing, Environmental Modifications, Online Learning, fine motor skills, Flexible Seating

Allyson Charette, M.S., OTR/L

Let’s consider how various seated positions and other environmental modifications can be incorporated throughout their day.

The Importance of Outdoor Play

10.26.20

Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy

Tags: Free Play, Outdoor Play, Proprioceptive Input, coordination, Vestibular Input, motor planning, Balance, COVID, Balanced and Barefoot, Sensory Integration, Nature, Graded Force, Active Play, Angela Hanscom, Tactile Input, Body Awareness

Alyssa Pearce, M.S., OTR/L

In general, children can benefit from daily active free play whether it be indoors or outdoors. However, children of all ages can benefit from at least three hours of free play outdoors a day.

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