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Resources for Kids to Learn and Play Online by mumsgather .. Posted Thu 18 Aug 2011 4:40am Kids these days are exposed to computers from a very young age. It is inevitable. We are living in a digital age. Computers and new technology is all around us. Tablet computers with its many new apps aimed at kids is a good example of how kids can use technology like the computer to learn and play. ARE COMPUTERS BAD FOR CHILDREN? Computers ... Read on »

Government task force seeks Child Development Specialist by Heather .. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 5:52pm Every time I go to the hospital for lab work, I have to register. It's a very time consuming process, and very lame, especially when I am only there to drop off a 24 hour urine sample. I have in the past tried to just dump my pee on someone, but no, I have to sit and wait to be called, and then go through the "registration" process, which consi ... Read on »

Disadvantaged Preschoolers Exhibit Gross Motor Delays by Your Therapy Source Posted Wed 28 Apr 2010 3:37am Two recent studies report that disadvantaged preschoolers exhibit gross motor delays on the Test of Gross Motor Development - 2. Goodway et. al. reported in the Research Quarterly for Exercise and Science that 86% of Midwestern and southwestern preschoolers were delayed in locomotor and object control skills (< 30 percentile). Boys outperformed ... Read on »

Classroom modifications for successful school experience for ADHD kids by adhdmomma Patient Expert

Posted Fri 20 Feb 2009 7:24pm To make this blog more useful, I have decided to add weekly news and/or expert advice gathered from my reading and research in addition to my life experiences with my ADHD child. Please comment if there's a topic you'd like me to cover. Classroom modifications for successful school experience for ADHD kids It's no secret that a typical class ... Read on »

Child health professionals need to do more to help parents by Chris Alterio Occupational Therapist

Posted Tue 03 Aug 2010 10:04am A sad story has been in the news recently about a parent who allegedly murdered her children who were diagnosed with autism. 911 tapes and other evidence indicate that the family was having difficulties coping with the diagnosis and care of these children. Several years ago I put some thoughts together regarding efforts I wanted to make i ... Read on »

The Learning and Development Powers of Lego on Children by Laurachora Patient Expert

Posted Tue 07 May 2013 6:40am Sponsored post Few toys have stood the test of time like Lego blocks. In the age of motion sensing video games, 3D movies, smartphones and smart glasses , it’s remarkable to see how these colourful plastic building blocks continue to entertain kids (and grown-ups, too!) for hours on end. Legos are much more than just toys however–they e ... Read on »

Health Tip: Promote Fine Motor Skills in Preschoolers by Medline Plus Posted Wed 17 Apr 2013 7:00am Let them play with blocks and puzzles Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development , Parenting Read on »

Effective Treatment for Feeding Aversion and Dysphagia by Cheri Fraker Posted Fri 17 Dec 2010 12:00am Treating Children with Feeding Aversion and Swallowing Disorders-Copyright 2010 Fraker and Walbert. This is an excerpt from our upcoming book #3. Remember, Food Chaining is a six-step program. Oral motor swallowing skills must be adequate for your child to make progress! How do you help children with oral motor or swallowing problems ... Read on »

Baby Development – 9 to 12 Months by Baby Mum-Mum .. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 16 Dec 2009 1:57pm By Colleen Hurley, RD, Certified Kid’s Nutrition Specialist The fun continues with this exciting stage of baby development. As your baby is heading towards her first birthday, she is learning and accomplishing many new things. By now, she may have uttered her first word or will any day now. Now is the time to step up child safety and ba ... Read on »

How Does Microtia Affect My Child? by Hpcsurgery Facebook

Posted Tue 24 Jul 2012 4:56am Microtia does affect your child’s appearance and you may feel guilty and sad that everything is not fine with your kid. However, this is a condition that can be corrected with advanced surgical options available now. The motor skills of the child or his intelligence are not affected at all and he can live a normal life. Only the ear is affected b ... Read on »