Developing age appropriate skills in the areas of fine motor, gross motor and cognition is the key for your child's successful transition to preschool and kindergarten.

Are you concerned with the rate
of your child's development?

Help is available!
There are general parameters of development
in all three areas.

     Early detection of a problem can lead to quick resolution. This in turn will reduce frustration and improve the child's learning abilities and self-esteem!

     Below are typical comments describing common characteristics of preschoolers who might be at risk for developmental delays. Remember, warning signs are only. . . warnings.

"He knocks over blocks, bumps into doors,
falls out of his chair, crashes into playmates
and catapults himself through space."

• poor coordination
• poor estimation of space
• tendency to lurch forward

"She does not like to color or hold a pencil.
She asks for help when getting herself dressed."

• difficulty using hands to manipulate toys, buttons etc.
• difficulty with or avoidance of puzzles or blocks

"His vision is good, yet he
doesn't seem to perceive things well."

• difficulty understanding what he sees
• difficulty remembering the order/sequence of what he sees

     TSI conducts pre-school and kindergarten readiness screenings to help determine a child's developmental maturity. Our qualified occupational therapy consultants are also available to help develop customized programs for pre-schools to help children get ready for kindergarten.