My daughter was born 38 weeks but spent 5 weeks in the NICU with an infection. She is now 4 months old. I am watching to ensure there aren’t any developmental delays. I have a question about her ability to reach objects presented at her midline. When playing on her mat with a toy at midline, she sometimes reaches for …
Q&A: How Can I Tell if My Child Has a Sensory Processing Disorder?
I have a 4-year-old son who recently joined a program for kids to teach them basics of running, hitting & kicking a ball. He has attended twice with approximately 20 other 4/5 year olds. Each team is comprised of 5 children. In my observations my son and another ran, played, and acted silly during the duration of the 60 minute …
Q&A: My Son Has Self Regulation Issues in Preschool
My question is regarding my son’s behavior in preschool. He was enrolled in preschool about a month after the school year started and his teacher tell me is is doing great other then a self regulating issue. She says it isn’t a bad thing because he is adjusting but I want to help him out and I am not sure …
Q&A: How to Help 4 Year Old with Self Regulation Issues
I’m wondering what the best therapy would be for my almost 4 year old. She’s very bright but has self-regulation issues (i.e., blurting out sounds at home and school as well as repeating herself often- very sensitive and can have a complete breakdown over little things – if I accidentally press the elevator button or flush the toilet, etc. – …