Supporting Your Child’s Gross Motor Skills While Waiting for Physiotherapy

Just 3 Things - Series 5 Episode 2

Host: Charlotte Hall, Speech and Language Therapist

Guest: Ciara McClarey, Children’s Physiotherapist

Description:

In this short but sweet episode of “Just 3 Things,” Charlotte Hall is joined by Ciara McClarey, a Children’s Physiotherapist. Together, they provide valuable insights and practical advice for parents who are waiting for physiotherapy for their child. Ciara shares three simple yet effective ideas to help support and enhance your child’s gross motor skills during this waiting period.

Key Takeaways:

1. Empower yourself with knowledge of gross motor skill development and activities to support your child
2. Attend local groups
3. Prepare for you first appointment

Resources Mentioned:

• ⁠Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists | Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists (csp.org.uk)⁠⁠Pathways.org | Tools to maximize your child's development⁠⁠Children's balance, coordination and gross motor skills: How does balance develop? - BBC Tiny Happy People⁠⁠Mint Wellbeing | Wimbledon Physiotherapists⁠

Call to Action:

• Subscribe to “Just 3 Things” podcast
• Follow us on Instagram ⁠Charlotte Hall | Award Winning 🏆 Speech and Language Therapist (@speechtherapywithcharlotte) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠Ciara McClarey (@thechildphysio) • Instagram photos and videos⁠
• Visit our website at ⁠Speech Therapy with Charlotte⁠ for more tips and resources

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