Archive for April 2019
Does my child have low muscle tone or insufficient postural control?
What is muscle tone? Definition (medical-dictionary): The internal state of muscle-fiber tension within individual muscles and muscle groups. Degree of muscle tension or resistance during rest or in response to stretching. The tone in your muscle when at rest This has nothing to do with muscle strength You are born with a certain tone in…
Read MoreTips for kids who are left handed
It seems that more and more children are left-handed these days!!?? This is only partially true as we as parents and teacher are not ‘forcing’ kids to be right handed any more but giving them the opportunity to develop their dominance naturally. Unfortunately we live in a right-handed word as most people are right handed.…
Read MoreThe importance of laterality and midline-crossing
Laterality Hand preference starts to develop between 2 – 4 years of age. Hand dominance should be fully intact by the age of 5 years 6 months old. By now your child should use 1 hand, dominantly, for all of the tasks he performs. If you child is still switching hands to perform tasks there…
Read MoreHow to improve a child’s concentration in the classroom and at home while doing homework?
There could be a variety of reasons why a child is struggling to focus/keep concentrating in the class and home environment e.g.: Tiredness Emotional distress ADD/ADHD Poor postural control Low muscle tone Finding the work too difficult for his/her level of functioning Hunger Incorrect sitting posture Not enough ventilation Too hold/cold in the environment Environmental…
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