Object Control Practice

These skills may take repetitive trials of practice using the same method over a period of weeks or longer. This is ok, as children learn and develop at different paces.

Safety While Supporting Someone

It is vital to know the prior and current health conditions.
Collaborate with your child's Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Primary Doctor to monitor changing medical needs and monitor times for movement.
It is important to start very easy and slowly increase the stretch as the muscles loosen. Over stretching can cause pain and injury.
It is essential to know how the person best communicates and to be attentive to their communication via words, vocalization, facial expression, body movement, assistive technology, picture communication symbols, or actual objects.
It is better to stop if you believe the individual is experiencing discomfort beyond what the stretch is providing.
If injury does occur, call your health provider or 9-1-1 immediately