Learn what a learning disability assessment for a child involves, who conducts it, what cognitive and academic skills are evaluated, how parents can prepare, and how assessment results can guide classroom support and accommodations.
Learn why handwriting may be difficult for children, including weak hand or core strength, poor pencil grip, fine motor coordination difficulties, visual processing challenges, and dysgraphia.
Learn the signs of low muscle tone in toddlers, also known as hypotonia, including delayed motor milestones, floppy muscles, poor posture, fatigue, and difficulty with everyday physical tasks.
Learn the signs of weak core muscles in children, how low muscle tone and limited physical activity can affect strength, balance, posture, and fine motor skills, plus simple play-based activities to build core strength.
Understand common causes of persistent clumsiness in children, including low muscle tone, weak core strength, Developmental Coordination Disorder, sensory processing differences, and motor planning difficulties.
Learn the signs of coordination difficulties in children, including trouble catching or kicking a ball, copying movements, frequent bumping, and taking longer to learn physical skills. Understand DCD and dyspraxia and how occupational therapy can help.
Learn the common signs and causes of balance problems in toddlers, including wobbling, difficulty with stairs, low muscle tone, weak core strength, vestibular differences, and coordination challenges.
Learn why some children fall more often than their peers, including possible links to balance, muscle strength, coordination, vision, and sensory processing, and when an evaluation may be helpful.
Learn why toddlers may walk on their tiptoes, when persistent toe walking may need attention, common causes such as sensory sensitivity or tight calf muscles, and how physical or occupational therapy can help.
