Motor Development

Understanding the Importance of Crawling for Infant Development and Assistance Methods (Part 1)

Author: Sonia YuRegistered Occupational Therapist   Parents often have different questions regarding their child’s crawling development, such as: When should a child learn to crawl? Is it a problem if a child skip crawling and goes straight to walking? What can be done if a child doesn’t enjoy crawling? Now, let us delve into understanding

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Tummy time is important for the development of infants and young children

Author: Sonia YuRegistered Occupational Therapist In recent years, many parents have heard of the term “tummy time” or have a basic understanding of it. So, what exactly is the importance of tummy time for the growth and development of young children? Tummy time refers to the practice of placing infants and young children on their

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Understanding the Development of Gross Motor Skills in Young Children

Author: Sonia YuRegistered Occupational Therapist Gross motor skills refer to our ability to use and control large muscle groups in the body, including those in the trunk, arms, and legs, to perform major movements with stability (such as balance, stretching, bending, pushing, pulling, and posture control), mobility (such as walking, running, jumping, and climbing), and

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A Hands-On Approach to Developing Fine Motor Skills

Author: Mel WAGENAAREducational Psychologist, Teacher and Mother, South Africa Experts involved in education all emphasize the importance of fine-motor stimulation from an early age. Far too many children begin formal schooling at a disadvantage due to the incorrect manipulation of writing implements and not having their core muscles sufficiently developed for sustained writing activities. It

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