Motor planning difficulties affect how children organise and carry out physical tasks. Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains praxis, signs of difficulty, and how occupational therapy helps.
Category: Gross Motor Skills
Understand Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) — what it looks like, how it affects daily life, and how occupational therapy supports children with DCD.
Boost your child’s body awareness with fun OT-recommended activities — obstacle courses, movement games, and proprioceptive play for better coordination.
Is your child walking on their tiptoes? Malta OT Ema Bartolo explains why children toe walk, when it becomes a concern, and how occupational therapy can help.
Bilateral coordination is essential for everyday tasks. Learn what it is, key milestones and fun activities to develop both-hands skills, from a paediatric OT in Malta.
Learn to recognise the signs of dyspraxia (DCD) in children and how occupational therapy supports motor planning and coordination. Expert advice from a Malta-based paediatric OT.
Explore gross motor skill milestones from birth to age 7, activities to support each stage, and red flags that may indicate a need for occupational therapy support.