{"id":358,"date":"2023-10-25T17:02:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T17:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thet21journey.com\/?p=358"},"modified":"2023-10-25T17:02:27","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T17:02:27","slug":"gross-and-fine-motor-skills-for-children-with-down-syndrome-effective-strategies-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thet21journey.com\/gross-and-fine-motor-skills-for-children-with-down-syndrome-effective-strategies-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Gross and Fine Motor Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: Effective Strategies and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Children with Down syndrome often face challenges in developing gross and fine motor skills. Gross motor skills pertain to the movements that involve the entire body, such as walking, crawling, and sitting. On the other hand, fine motor skills refer to small movements of the hands, wrists, and fingers, which enable children to perform tasks like drawing, cutting, and using utensils. Developing both types of motor skills is essential for a child with Down syndrome to engage in day-to-day activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Health professionals have a key role to play here in order to help the child development by coming up with a treatment plan that family members can implement to develop the motor skills of children through daily activities, school-related activities and social skills. Intellectual disabilities, sensory needs and cognitive skills brings a range of significant differences that an experienced occupational therapist can implement best practices through a range of educational materials. Early Intervention is key and helps ensure an independent future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n