Q&A: How Much Therapy Should My Child with Down Syndrome Receive?

CME WebsitesChild Development, Parenting a Child with Special Needs, Special Needs Diagnoses

I have a 12 month old little girl with Down Syndrome. We participate in an early intervention program. Currently, she receives 2.5 hours a week of PT,OT, and developmental and 1.5 hour a week of speech. My question is two fold: First, how do you know if your child is receiving good quality therapy, and second, how much therapy should …

Q&A: Best Early Intervention Program For Asperger Syndrome?

CME WebsitesChild Development, Resources, Special Needs Diagnoses

My son has Aspergers. We found out 2 months ago. What is the best early intervention program for my son? He is 3-1/2 years old. Most children with Aspergers benefit from a combination of therapies depending on the severity of their disorder. The National Institutes of Health in the USA recommend the following based on their Asperger Syndrome Fact Sheet: …

Fine Motor Skills for Preschoolers 30 – 36 Months

CME WebsitesChild Development, Toddlers 12 - 36 Months

Most Three Year Olds Can: String four large beads Turn single pages Snip with scissors Hold crayons with thumb and finger (not fist) Use one hand consistently in most activities Imitate circular, vertical, and horizontal strokes Paint with some wrist action.  Make dots, lines, and circular strokes Roll, pound, squeeze, and pull clay Build tower of up to 9 cubes …

Fine Motor Skills for Toddlers 24 – 30 Months

CME WebsitesChild Development, Toddlers 12 - 36 Months

By 30 Months, most toddlers can: Fold paper in half Imitate simple pencil markings, such as a cross Build a tower up to 8 cubes Understand common dangers, such as stairs Parenting Tips to Encourage Fine Motor Skills for Toddlers: You can help with toddler developmental milestones.  Suggested play ideas to help develop fine motor skills for toddlers are: Fresh squeezed tastes best. Cut …

Fine Motor Skills for Toddlers 20 – 24 Months

CME WebsitesChild Development, Toddlers 12 - 36 Months

At 20 – 24 months, your toddler’s fine motor skills will be refining.  Your toddler is able to make circular scribbles and imitate vertical lines. Crayons are held between thumb and fingers. During play, he or she manipulates shapes and large puzzle pieces, building with blocks, and scooping independently. Fine Motor Skills for Toddlers | List of Milestones Build a …