Archive for July 27th, 2010
Years ago ADHD was mysterious. It was not openly spoken about and there was less information available as compared to nowadays.
Today, parents, as well as doctors and educators are faced with a growing number of children who have been labeled as having ADHD. This is frightening and you as a parent may easily become overwhelmed as what to do or how to make sure your child may have ADHA.
Autism is a word that covers delays. You may also notice unusual developmental patterns in your child’s development. The delay could be in communication/language, social interaction and/or behavior. The delays could very well be across many areas in your child’s development.
You will begin to notice these delays by the age of three but can be detected as early as 18 months. One simple thing you can do is to watch your child as he plays with toys that are meant to increase his motor skills and see how, and if you believe his skills are actually improving.
Beware; also of how well your child can put together small objects, complete puzzles, do craft work and use a scissors (just to name a few activities). Normal development in children is essential and children must learn to accurately and effectively use their smaller muscles in their hands. These intrinsic muscles will be used to complete many essential functions for the rest of their lives.
See our “three chicks” 3d wooden puzzle. This is an easy wood puzzle for young children and also makes a great educational wooden toy.