Discover how therapeutic preschool programs, like CST Academy, address balance and coordination challenges in children’s early development through tailored activities and pediatric occupational therapy services.
As children progress through early childhood, achieving milestones in balance and coordination is crucial. If your child experiences delays in these skills, pediatric occupational therapy offered in therapeutic preschool programs becomes essential. At CST Academy, our low teacher-to-student ratio enables personalized intervention, addressing balance and coordination challenges alongside autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and sensory processing disorders.
Signs of Difficulty:
Children struggling with balance and coordination may exhibit frequent falls, delayed crawling or walking, and reluctance to engage in physical activities. These challenges can affect attention span, social participation, and overall development.
Therapeutic Activities:
- Yoga Poses: Introducing simple yoga poses fosters balance, coordination, and relaxation techniques, benefiting children both in therapeutic preschool and at home.
- Pool Noodle Balance: Transforming a pool noodle into a makeshift balance beam encourages stability and core strength, providing a fun and accessible activity for children.
- Hopscotch: Creating indoor or outdoor hopscotch boards using masking tape or chalk promotes balance, coordination, and gross motor skills development.
- Tape Lines: Designing various patterns with tape on the floor challenges children to navigate and balance, enhancing motor planning and coordination.
- Balance Stones/Cushions: Incorporating balance stones or cushions into activities promotes proprioception and balance control, supporting overall coordination.
How CST Academy Can Help:
If your child could benefit from improving balance and coordination in a therapeutic preschool setting, CST Academy offers comprehensive pediatric occupational therapy services.
