Happy playing! Play mats are a great place to engage your child in tummy time activities for gross motor development as well as reaching and grasping objects. Play mats also have visually engaging items as well as some activities requiring fine motor skills such as grasp and release. This is a great item for tummy time which is incredibly important for gross motor development, strengthening and eventual fine motor development. Visual attention and social engagement are also great for development and can be done looking at each other in the mirror!
In early infancy, utilizing high contrast items such as pictures with black and white items is a great way to develop the visual sense. This incredibly versatile toy can be used in so many ways and comes in many forms. From the PipSquigz in rattle form to the MiniSquigz there are endless ways to engage with these fun little suction cups through the lifespan. Using these little suction toys can help promote core strengthening, fine motor, gross motor and communication skills.
You can use Squigz during activities targeting balance and coordination, such as sticking them to a vertical surface while standing on a wobbly surface couch cushion or Bosu ball or working on reaching, developmental transitions sit-to-stand, etc. They can also be a great bath time toy as they are silicone and easy to clean. These multi-sensory toys target the visual system with their vibrant colors, auditory system with the fun suction popping sounds they make when pulling apart, tactile systems with their fun textures and more!
The possibilities with these little suckers are endless! Rody is a big NAPA favorite! You can often find Rody wandering around our clinics. Using Rody can help promote improvements in balance, strength and coordination. You can use Rody in a number of ways and movement on Rody provides great sensory input to the proprioceptive and vestibular senses. Rody can also be turned into a rocking item with the rocking base or scooter item with the speedy base accessories. These fun items can help increase hand strength, fine motor coordination and visual motor integration.
From a distance, you can also try to target catching skills, though this may prove to be very challenging! For added convenience, all pieces can be stored inside the pig. The game is adored by millions of children, and it is no wonder that it is the second-best selling kids game of the last 5 years. Our fantastic recommendation is created thanks to Joe and Susan Kotlinski, parents of a daughter with Down syndrome.
The game advises parents to tap a sheet of paper in a distinguished place in the house. Write the word on the sheet. Then, Print the word in lowercase letters on a card. Afterwards, show the card to your child and say it together loudly at the same time.
In the next few days, show your child the card again and repeat it. This will encourage your child to attempt to say new words to add to the list. The more he is motivated, the more expressive he becomes.
Rolling is a major activity that consolidates rotation muscles of children with down syndrome. You can motivate your child with down syndrome to practice rolling through toys. The core idea of rolling revolves around gazing to the side and touching down a toy.
Thus, you can move the toy to the side in order to encourage them to reach the toy. Indeed, You want to help your kid if they are struggling to succeed in this exercise. All you have to do is hold your child by one leg. We recommend you always follow this sequence to help your child roll. Big News! Your child can play a musical instrument, no matter what their hand skills are.
We will divide this section into three parts :. Help your baby learn the names of familiar objects by using simple gestures along with words, says Buckley, co-author of the book Speech and Language Development for Infants With Down Syndrome 0 to 5 Years. For example, put your hand to your ear when the phone rings and say "phone" or pretend to drink from a bottle or cup while saying "drink.
Draw your child's attention to an object like a rattle, favorite toy, or picture and encourage her to look at it as you talk about the item. Gradually build up the length of time she can pay attention with interest as you describe the item.
Rolling a ball back and forth is a simple way to practice this skill. As you roll the ball, say " mommy's turn" and as your child pushes it back, say his name " Jack's turn". Once he is pointing or speaking, have him point to himself and say "me" or his own name. Teaching your child the meaning of signs and symbols can help him communicate as his language skills are emerging. Take pictures of objects or activities your child likes so he can "ask" for what he wants by pointing or handing you the picture.
Always encourage him to say the word too. Play this fun game for learning colors: Gather many things of one color from around the house -- a red shirt, stuffed animal, blanket, cup -- and put them all in a red bag or laundry basket. Kumin says. If the child is at the one-word level, name the color as you pull out the object. If the child can process a two-word phrase, say the color and the object's name. Children with Down syndrome need more time before they form multi-word phrases.
Transition your child from a one-word to a two-word stage by using a technique of imitation with expansion. First, repeat a word your child has said and then expand it by one word. For example, if your child says "boat" while playing, follow up by saying, "Boat. We travel the world searching for quality, innovative toys and games. We are not just a seller of toys Looking for a truly unique gift?
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