Expert-Selected Toys to Help Children with Developmental Delays
From the ebeanstalk child-experts:
We assembled toys based on developmental delays because we thought it was a better way to do things.
“Developmentally Delayed” is a broad term applied when specific milestones such as crawling, grasping, walking, speaking, etc., are not being achieved within a timely manner. This can occur for any number of reasons and can be as simple enough reason as low muscle tone, oral motor weakness or maybe just because a child is taking his own time. Our experts have selected baby toys and toddler toys in each age category, for each discipline, which they believe most effectively help children to meet these milestones. As with all of our toys, each one is shipped with an instruction card with suggestions on how to use play to build a strong foundation on which to grow.
If you would like further information or have any questions, please email us at info@ebeanstalk.com.
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ImaginationWhen a child begins to use objects to pretend and role play they are starting to develop their imagination. These skills are closely related to the child’s cognitive development, in that when a child is able to think abstractly when he or she uses objects to replace real ones.
Examples to improve: Imagination in play & elaborating on stories
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Development from Head-to-Toe
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Physical Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
Special Educator
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Cognitive/Pre-EducationCognition is the way we think, the way we comprehend, use memory, carry out an action, and how we problem solve a situation. Cognition also involves attention.
Examples to improve: Remembering instructions, facts or issues or finding solutions to a problem
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LanguageLanguage skills are the key to communication and social relationships. They help us have our needs met, share ideas and experiences, express our emotions, and ask questions to learn about the world around us.
Examples to improve: Communicating clearly or not talking at all
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DexterityUsing the arms and hands to explore the world is crucial for preparing the hands for future use. Dexterity includes tasks such as manipulation of objects, dressing and undressing, coloring and cutting….and anything you do with your hands to make things happen.
Examples to improve: Manipulating puzzles or a writing utensil or having issues dressing themselves
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LocomotionLocomotion refers to the use of large muscle groups to coordinate movement. From the moment your child first lifts his head off your shoulder, he is preparing for the moments when he will crawl, walk, run, skip and hop. Once your child has mastered these skills, he will build upon them the rest of his life to attain better speed, coordination, agility and balance.
Examples to improve: Crawling, Walking, Balancing
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Social and EmotionalAs children grow they learn to play with adults first and then with their peers. To play successfully children need to understand and cope with their emotions and behaviors, as well as follow rules and learn to give and take.
Examples to improve: Playing with others more often and being more social
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