November 11, 2013
In Terms of Cognitive Development, Most 3 Year Olds Can: Be able to control bladder and bowel functions, but still has accidents Play with others for […]
November 11, 2013
In Terms of Cognitive Development, Most Two Year Olds Will: Recognize self in the mirror Play for longer periods of time Often says ‘no’ to bedtime […]
November 11, 2013
In Terms of Cognitive Development, Most One Year Olds Can: Show happiness to see her parents’ face, bottle, toys and mirror Know strangers from family; cries […]
November 11, 2013
Between the ages of 5 and 8 months, you’ll notice your baby loves looking at other babies. Invite another parent and his or her baby to […]
November 11, 2013
When your baby is under four months, she’ll enjoy looking at herself in a mirror. Hold her in front of a mirror and see if she […]
November 8, 2013
At Five Years Old, Most Children Can: Cut on a line continuously Copy a cross Copy a square Print some capital letters Tips to Help Your […]
November 8, 2013
Tips to Help Your Four Year Old Develop Fine Motor Skills You can help with your child’s developmental milestones. Suggested play to help developing fine motor […]
November 8, 2013
At four years old, most children can complete to following fine motor tasks: Build a tower of nine small blocks Drive nails and pegs Copy a […]
November 8, 2013
‘Fine motor skills’ refers to the development of small muscle movements of the hands. Fine motor skills develop as your child’s whole body gains mobility, stability, […]
November 8, 2013
At five years old, most children can complete the following gross motor skills: Walk backwards toe-heal Jump forward 10 times without falling Walk up and down […]
November 8, 2013
At four years old, most toddlers can complete the following gross motor skills: Run around obstacles Walk on a line Balance on one foot for five […]
November 8, 2013
Between the ages of 24 – 36 months, most toddlers can complete the following gross motor skills: Jump from the bottom step Jump a distance of about […]
November 8, 2013
Gross Motor Skills for Toddlers at 18 Months: Walk alone Walk downstairs holding rail, one step at a time Run in a hurried walk Walk into […]
November 8, 2013
At one year old, most babies can do the following gross motor skills: Sit without support Crawl Pull up to a standing position without using chairs […]
November 8, 2013
For children with special needs, intervention in early childhood development means finding specific ways to help a child become as functional as possible. Gross motor development […]
November 7, 2013
At 6 months, most babies can do the following: Holding their heads up when being held in a sitting position Rolls Pushing themselves up onto their […]
November 7, 2013
Gross motor development involves the larger, stronger muscle groups. In early child development, it’s the development of these muscles that enable it to hold its head […]
November 7, 2013
When Your Baby Learns to Walk: What’s Typical and What’s Not All parents await their baby’s first steps. This magical moment is usually reported to occur […]
November 7, 2013
Has someone ever told you that your child has low tone? Or high tone? Have they explained exactly what that means and how it can affect […]
November 7, 2013
AAC is a form of communication an individual uses that is not verbal/oral speech. This form of communication can be anything from facial expressions to high […]
November 7, 2013
Torticollis is the shortening of a neck muscle called the sternocleidomastoid. The side that is affected causes a child to have their neck tilted to the […]
November 7, 2013
Spina Bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings). SB is caused by […]
November 7, 2013
Spasticity is a condition in which certain muscles are continuously contracted. This contraction causes stiffness or tightness of the muscles and may interfere with movement, speech, […]
November 7, 2013
A child with this neurological disorder, also called Sensory Integration Dysfunction, experiences difficulty processing information from the five senses vision, auditory, touch, taste, and smell. In […]
November 7, 2013
Scoliosis is a disorder that causes an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. Usually the cause is unknown. What is Scoliosis? There are five types […]
November 7, 2013
Rett Syndrome is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder that affects females almost exclusively. What is Rett Syndrome? Loss of muscle tone is usually the first symptom. Other […]
November 7, 2013
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants. ROP affects babies weighing about 2-3/4 pounds (1250 grams) or less […]
November 7, 2013
Example of a Pragmatic Language Disorder Mrs. Smith always greets her students as they enter her classroom each morning. Most of the children wave and say […]
November 7, 2013
rader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), is a complex genetic disorder that typically causes low muscle tone, short stature, incomplete sexual development, cognitive disabilities, problem behaviors, and a chronic […]
November 7, 2013
Trevor is a 5 year old boy who was diagnosed at age 2 with Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Trevor had a typical […]