What are 'gross motor skills'?
Gross motor skills are those that relate to the movement of the child -
e.g. the
ability to co-ordinate walking and the movement of the hands.
Contents
In each of the pages below are found details of expected child development,
possible areas for concern that may indicate that the child is not developing
their gross motor skills appropriately and possible remediation programmes
suitable for parents and other adults interacting with preschool children.
Development of Gross Motor Skills
It is not uncommon for girls to develop slightly faster than
boys
Mentis-XL offer a unique child
development programme aimed at children whose development is in the 3 - 5 year
range. This includes older children who for one reason or another have delayed
development in one or more milestones. The programme is suitable both for use in
the home by parents and in educational establishments . Dyspraxia
Children exhibiting delays in gross motor skills may be suffering from
Developmental Dyspraxia. For more information see the Dyspraxia
Foundation Website. A book by Dr Madeleine Portwood is available on Amazon
or other specialist booksellers. This details the condition - diagnosis and
possible programmes to address the symptoms. |