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Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise - by  Kokeb Girma McDonald (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Integrating Primitive Reflexes Through Play and Exercise - by Kokeb Girma McDonald (Paperback)

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  • Do you work with children struggling with fine motor skills, handwriting, coordination, speech delays, or sensory processing?
  • Author(s): Kokeb Girma McDonald
  • 194 Pages
  • Education, General

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Do you work with children struggling with fine motor skills, handwriting, coordination, speech delays, or sensory processing?

Are you a parent, therapist, or educator, looking for a play-based approach to support developmental delays?

This essential book by Kokeb McDonald, OTR/L, offers simple, play-based exercises to help children integrate critical reflexes-Palmar Grasp, Hands Pulling, and Babkin-that influence grip strength, handwriting, feeding, speech development, and overall motor control.

Who Is This Book For?

  • Parents: Practical, at-home strategies to boost motor and speech development.
  • Therapists: Occupational, physical, and speech therapists working with children who have retained primitive reflexes.
  • Educators: Teachers looking to enhance classroom support for students with fine motor and speech challenges.
  • Practitioners: Chiropractors, movement specialists, and fitness instructors integrating reflex-based exercises into their practice.

What's Inside?

  • Understanding Reflexes: Learn how the Palmar Grasp, Hands Pulling, and Babkin Reflexes affect writing, object handling, speech, and oral fixation.
  • Hand Anatomy & Movement Efficiency: Gain insights into how hand structures and movements impact motor skills and coordination.
  • Screening Checklists: Identify signs of retained reflexes and know when intervention is needed.
  • Step-by-Step Exercises: Engage in 5-10 minute therapeutic activities suitable for home, classroom, or clinical settings.
  • Custom Treatment Plans: Professional guidance for therapists and other specialists.
  • Parent & Provider Support: Includes a detailed letter to parents, a glossary of clinical terms, and practical implementation tips.

Why This Book?

  • Time-Saving & Effective: Activities designed for busy parents, teachers, and therapists.
  • Kid-Friendly & Fun: Exercises that encourage natural movement and play.
  • Evidence-Based & Practical: Rooted in research yet easy to integrate into daily routines.

If your child or student struggles with grip strength, handwriting, posture, coordination, oral fixation, speech delays, ADHD tendencies, or behavioral challenges, this guide is your essential resource for supporting their development

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .41 Inches (D)
Weight: .59 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 194
Genre: Education
Sub-Genre: General
Publisher: Polaris Therapy
Format: Paperback
Author: Kokeb Girma McDonald
Language: English
Street Date: February 25, 2025
TCIN: 1008317538
UPC: 9781734214383
Item Number (DPCI): 247-53-9356
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.41 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.59 pounds
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