Episode 21: Stepping Up
from Learning Made Easier
From the moment our babies are born, we look forward to some key milestones – their first smile, their first words, their first step. Concerns about the timing of skill acquisition are common in the early years, and none more so than first words and first steps. This week, Julia Eggles, Occupational Therapist is responding to a request from a new listener to talk about those first steps, the mastery of walking and it's connection with other areas of development This podcast addresses the following questions: When is a child officially a late walker? What are the early signs that a child might be a bit slower to walk on their own? What are the consequences of late walking? What can we do about it? It includes suggestions for ways to promote gross motor development.
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