Improving Motor Skills In Children With Play Therapy Training

By John Graham


In different therapy treatments, there are negative and positive aspects or factors to look out for, all in the quest to find good result yielding processes. What to do when improving motor skills in children includes creating a comfortable environment, without fear or feeling of a strict learning environment using play therapy training.

These are categorized in fine and gross motor skills; Gross motor skills are the main movement of limbs like walking, crawling, jumping and running. Which is also the use of large muscle composition. While fine motor skills involve the movement of toes, fingers and wrist joints. There are many different reasons why some children are not the same level in the development chart with peers.

When a child is past the development milestone and still struggles or is not even attempting the physical ability as expected, it may or not be DOD. The pediatric doctors in the field would not quickly rule any slow motor skill development as DOD, but rather give prescribed therapy and ways to improve child s physical skills.

Boys compared to girls skills development, pay attention to what excites the child more and avoid any discouraging or unfavoured time of play otherwise find an alternative or incorporate other interests. Improving is the enhancement of already existing abilities rather than starting from zero. Using the child strength to counter for the weaknesses; choose the best time when the mood is good and not overdo training session at a time.

Moving toys are encouraged for the child to try and reach for them or crawl after increasing muscle growth. 9-12-month babies are the most inquisitive and active. This is increased by the new walking ability in exploring surroundings. Some children would start crawling at this age or sit upright with little or no support.

The different textures of materials in play objects felt in between fingers and toes and other skin areas would effectively stimulate eventual all motor skills. Genetics play some part in development, while inherited tendencies due to muscle tone of parents add to the development.

Outdoors exploring always stimulates the brain and in turn, has a great impact on child physical abilities. Climbing hills, nature walk, and water play. Hydro and equine has been proven to work even in the most extreme of physical disorders. Pony rides and splashes in warm or cold pools with other children present and toys just tickles every child s mind.

At 2 years plus include more fine motor skills like cutting paper, playing with dough and writing utensils. It is important to monitor children at play always, to avoid getting hurt and other children as well while keeping the environment playful and fun. While 3 years of kindergarten age is perfect for Lego toys to improve fine motor and also color and shape recognition.




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