Promoting Figure-Ground Discrimination During Hand Activities

Advertisements Figure-Ground Discrimination is a visual-perceptual skill that helps a child to interpret what she sees; it is the ability…

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Knots and Bows: Fun and Effective Strategies that Develop Manipulation Skills

Advertisements Tying shoelaces may be one of the most challenging self-care dressing skills. I encourage caregivers to explore alternatives so…

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Dyspraxia: Strategies for Sensory Processing Disorders

Advertisements   Dyspraxia is one of the 6 subtypes of Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD)  Many children have more than one of…

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Why Vertical or Angled Surfaces Promote Fine-Motor Skills

Advertisements There are several advantages to attaching toys, creating games, and even writing on vertical or angled surfaces as opposed…

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