Anti-Gravity Positions: Prone Extension and Supine Flexion

Prone Extension Between 6 and 12 months of age a typically developing baby is so strong that when placed on…

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How to Provide Proprioception: Using Resistive Fine-Motor Activities

Squeeze, Push, Pull! Activities that involve squeezing, pushing or pulling provide proprioceptive sensory stimulation to the hand joints and muscles.…

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Suspended Tablet for Better Reading Posture

I have challenges related to back and neck pain caused by years of bad posture, low muscle tone and hypermobility.…

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The Impact of Reflexes on Hand Skills

What are Reflexes? Your baby’s early movements are controlled by reflexes. Reflexes are automatic reactions to sensory stimulation. Several reflexes…

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Trader Joe’s Cone Holder Insertion/Stacking Tasks

I always thought that those orange holders at the Trader’s Joe store designed to clip onto the cart and hold…

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Packing Foam Activities for Developmental Disabilities

I found this thick foam in a storage closet at work and thought –“that would feel nice to use in…

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Autism and Play Skills

Babies first interact with the world by wiggling their arms and legs with no apparent purpose other than enjoying movement.…

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