Allied Health Team

CROSSING MIDLINE

June 17, 2020

Crossing the body’s midline is the ability for a child to reach across the middle of their body with arms and legs. This allows children to cross over their body to perform tasks on the opposite side of their body. Crossing midline is an essential developmental skill needed for lots of everyday activities including dressing, …

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Developing a Pencil Grip

October 18, 2019

Pencil grip is a component of handwriting. Sometimes children don’t naturally develop a pencil grip that is comfortable for them nor allows them to develop writing skills. A good seating position is also essential for handwriting. There are ways to help encourage your child to hold their pencil in a way that allows them to …

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