Why Observation is Needed Before Reflex Integration Therapy | Ep 40
from Reflex Integration Through Play Hosted by Kokeb McDonald, OTR/L
In this episode, we dive into we delve into understanding your child's unique developmental challenges. Before jumping into exercises, it's crucial to observe and understand the child's current skills and milestones. 📘 Learn the importance of collaborating with a service provider and how to effectively track gross and fine motor skills, visual skills, cognitive skills, and social skills. 🧠 Discover how retained reflexes may be affecting your child's development and how to design the right treatment plan. This episode emphasizes the power of daily observation and guided collaboration with therapists to transform frustration into clarity and compassion, setting the stage for success in the next steps of your child's development journey. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Social Skills and Movement Patterns 00:26 Welcome to Reflex Integrations through Play 00:49 Understanding Your Child's Developmental Challenges 01:25 Collaborating with Specialists 02:23 Key Areas to Observe in Your Child 04:34 The Importance of Observation 06:03 Connecting Observations to Reflex Patterns 08:34 Becoming Your Child's Advocate 10:06 Conclusion and Next Steps 🎯 Resources Mentioned: 25% OFF:📘 Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise book series🔗 Learn more: ritp.info/books📱 RITP App – home and school tools for therapists and families🔗 Download the app: ritp.info/app 📌 Other Resources Learn more about the Reflex Integration Through Play Certification program: https://ritp.info/certification Previous episodes and resources: RITP Podcast
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