Re: [OTlist] peds question

2008-12-16 Thread Joan Riches
, Alberta, Canada 403 652 7928 -Original Message- From: otlist-boun...@otnow.com [mailto:otlist-boun...@otnow.com] On Behalf Of Juan Turcios Sent: December 16, 2008 6:20 AM To: OTlist@otnow.com Subject: Re: [OTlist] peds question Hello Bill how are you. Well I think that you need to have he

Re: [OTlist] peds question

2008-12-16 Thread Juan Turcios
Hello Bill how are you. Well I think that you need to have her do a lot of tummy time. It's one of the most important ways to improve overall strength (upper back and shoulder stability). Encourage reaching from this position ( on elbow and on hands (elbows extended)). This will improve neck streng

[OTlist] peds question

2008-12-15 Thread Bill Maloney
My niece has a friend with a child who's scenario I have attached below. She lives in AZ. She is particularly interested in knowing: what are available resources for her (i.e. Easter Seals, early intervention services, etc.) and which clinical person she should pursue (PT or OT, *although my pers