I have spent many years working with children with special needs and one of the most challenging activities for many of them to initially acquire is the ability to sit by themselves. Once they acquire the ability to sit their opportunities for inclusion increase dramatically. This is the reason why I find this to be a very important topic. In this post, I will focus on the child over the age of 12 months, in this way you can easily know how to integrate the needed skills. Since all children with special needs are unique and possess different complexities I recommend you consult with your child's physical therapist before applying these activities at home. Your therapist can help you customize the activities to suit your child's needs. The activities that I suggest are based on opportunities that with repetition will help your child gain the desired skill. Today I want to share with you a list of the TOP 3 ways to help your child gain the ability...
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