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Early Motor Skills & It's Relationship to Language Development

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This article from theconversation.com looks at the relationship between early motor skills and language development. Interdependent, these skills are closely related. Further research by Leonard and Hill looks at the relationship between motor and cognitive skills in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Suggesting, "that poor early motor skills could be one factor affecting the development of language difficulties, and that this might be particularly relevant for those at risk of developing ASD." If you have any questions about your child's growth and development, give us a call at 914-421-9392.     PhysicalTherapy4Kids .com #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #motorskills  #languagedevelopment

Play is the Doctor’s Orders

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More Play, Less Work Every parent should read this article about how important play is for our kids. Kids these days are very busy with school, after school, sports, music lessons and more. Let’s not forget what’s important when it comes to our children. Play time needs to be scheduled in. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that our children will do better with scheduled blocks of play time and that the pediatricians should be prescribing it. Play is just as important as eating, sleeping and well visits at the pediatrician. It’s all about balance. Even adults need play time. Play helps children develop language and executive functioning skills Play offers many benefits to the wellbeing of children.  Playing outdoors is even better. Let’s get our kids outside to play! In this article you’ll read why. #physicaldevelopment #grossmotorskills #physicaltherapy4kids #pt4kids #Torticollis