Hi it's really hard for kids with low tone to write - we think that it is just handskills (fine motor) but really good hand writing comes from good posture. My...
Thanks Delia for the tips ..! Cutting the pencils short so the kid uses the tripod grip sounds great from a logic perspective ! am just wondering why i never...
I would like to introduce myself and Sotos child to everyone. After two years of going to this site every time I have a free few minutes (not often...
Hi Delia, Thanks for the info! Yeah, these ideas do work, that's for sure. Our PT started us on them quite a while back. Posture is definitely a big part of...
Welcome Mel, I just joined myself a few days ago. :) I'm so glad Laura is progressing so well! It's always such a joy when they reach even the smallest...
Hi guys, I tried to post this last night but my internet service was undergoing maintenance so it wouldn't let me. Anyhow, I thought I'd mention some useful...
Thanks for the great link! I am definately going to check it out. They are having two camps near us so hopefully we'll be able to make one. Also our private OT...
Oh I forgot that the link is bad as there is a period at the end of the link so just click here http://www.losethetrainingwheels.org if you have problems....
What and awesome inspiring story. Way to go Jaden Teora ... From: Barb McFarland To: Sotosyndrome@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 3:14 AM Subject:...
Hi Selina My daughter screened positive for Down Syndrome and I had an amnio that was normal but I was followed by genetics at our major teaching hospital so...
My son, Hunter, falls a lot. He trips over huge rocks in our front flower bed all the time. I can't believe that he can not see these things. However I...
Hi my daughter used to fall all the time. When she was 4.5 my husband counted that she feel 65 times walking in the backyard! We all thought it was her severe...
Hi Lisa, Yes, the NSD1 deletion is one of the ways that they can test for Sotos. Unfortunately not all kids with Sotos have the NSD1 deletion. That is why they...
I purchased the "fatwheels" at Christmas. It's a bummer...cost more than the 20 inch bike:):). BUT, they work very well and are VERY sturdy. Monica ... From:...
I'm seeing them come through today, it was just the last couple of days. Pretty wierd, since I was the only one not seeing them. I don't claim to be a...
Mel, Hi there! I'm glad you sent this email. I was just thinking about Laura and your family but had no idea where I had last seen your email address!...
I don't know what happened to him. I'd love to know that he went down for 1st degree murder and will spend the rest of his life in jail. I don't know how...
Hi Monica! Of course we remember you guys! Laura talks about Megan every time we talk about the trip (last summer, or this summer) and thinks the...
Hi and welcome to the group too! Those are great suggestions. I see from your first email that you have experienced that feeling of being...
I wanted to kill the man myself. He came into the center a time or so, as far as I recall.. I treated him like crap every time I came in. I'd emphasis that...
We put a good quality bike helmet on our son when he started walking because he was always falling and getting hurt (poor reflexes, balance, etc). It worked...
I have a question about testing for learning disabilites and even though it is not for Shane but his brother, I thought someone might know the answer. All year...