Handwriting is arguably one of the most difficult fine-motor skills a young child is required to learn. Not every child…
What is Self-Injurious Behavior? Many children and adults with and without disabilities engage in what is called self-injurious behavior (SIB).…
What is Functional Vision? In my book From Flapping to Function: A Parent’s Guide to Autism and Hand Skills, I describe…
Many years ago, I worked at a day program training adults with developmental disabilities and noticed that some of them…
What are Bilateral Hand Skills? Bilateral means both sides. Between 3 and 6 months of age babies develop the abilities…
Tummy time has prepared the baby’s forearms and hands to play with toys and crawl, and it also has strengthened…
Types of Sensory Processing Disorders Understanding Sensory Processing Disorders (SPD) is complex because there are three primary diagnostic groups, and…
Benefits of Seating Adaptations Seating adaptations are designed to promote safety, comfort and function. For example, harness straps enable someone…