![]() I contacted the local early intervention organization in Canada and, by four weeks of age, she had started occupational as well as physical therapy. ![]() ![]() Like many parents, I started looking for the best ways to help our daughter thrive. In this scenario, days fly by filled with games, laughter, bonding and creativity.įour and a half years ago our 4th beautiful baby girl was born with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). The glue that binds the approaches together boils down to perception. Providing continual environments, frequent opportunities and heightened expectations, you are creating a powerful intervention. If he is in daycare, speak with the teachers about your desire for continual floor time with opportunities to roll. If the babysitter is coming over, tell her to play games with him on the floor. If you want to read to him, get on the floor with him. Explain to his siblings that because their brother is getting so strong, he needs to be challenged (quite a stark departure in perception from focusing on the things he can’t do!). Create rolling games the siblings can play with him. Clear the furniture out of the center of the room, put down a few mats, and put the child on the ground (If there are no medical contraindications, the child should be on their tummy!) - and leave him there.
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