The Speech and Language Connection

08/25/2025

Laying on the desk is a sign of…

a child who may have poor postural strength. Kids who tend to have weak core muscles may also have trouble holding up their torso for tasks that usually come naturally to others.

If a child needs help developing postural strength, you may often find them doing the following:

😒Laying on their desk
😒Placing head on desk while writing notes on paper
😒Uncoordinated
😒Falls frequently or appears clumsy
😒Fidgets or struggles to attend

Children who need help improving their postural strength can do a number of activities that can support this area of learning.

To check out activities and suggestions to strengthen a child’s core and posture, grab the link below or click on it in our profile.

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10/31/2024

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01/16/2024

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07/26/2023

06/23/2023

Tiny Happy People explain how toddlers learn from repetition.

04/28/2023

Via Maggie Dent

03/25/2023

Do you know age appropriate expectations for your child?

03/03/2023

19-24 Month Milestones

02/05/2023

👉Co-regulation: https://www.theottoolbox.com/co-regulation/

👉Co-regulation is the ability to regulate emotions and behaviors to soothe and manage stressing internal sensory input or external situations, with the support and direction of a connecting individual.

👉Co-regulation is nurturing connection of another individual that supports regulation needs through the use of strategies, tools, and calming techniques in order to self-soothe or respond in times of stress.

👉Co-regulation and self-regulation are part of the developmental process.

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