http://www.kidsenabled.org/articles/index.php/200912/brain-and-body-gross-motor-skills/ A Publication for Parents of Children with Learning Differences Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:36:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.kidsenabled.org/articles/index.php/200912/brain-and-body-gross-motor-skills/comment-page-1/#comment-1703 Amanda Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:15:48 +0000 http://www.kidsenabled.com/articles/?p=638#comment-1703 When there is motor delays in chidren, it is also important to consider an occupational therapist (OT's), and not JUST a physical therapist (PT's). OT's are involved with early intervertion, and when a child shows motor delays, then not only are they having diffficulty with things like rollin over and sitting with-out support, but they are probably having difficulty with self-feeding and being able to play with their toys independently. this is only a small sample of what OT's are involved and concerned with with all of the above. When chosing an OT you want to consider all the factors listed as important to know when chosing a PT When there is motor delays in chidren, it is also important to consider an occupational therapist (OT’s), and not JUST a physical therapist (PT’s). OT’s are involved with early intervertion, and when a child shows motor delays, then not only are they having diffficulty with things like rollin over and sitting with-out support, but they are probably having difficulty with self-feeding and being able to play with their toys independently. this is only a small sample of what OT’s are involved and concerned with with all of the above. When chosing an OT you want to consider all the factors listed as important to know when chosing a PT

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