Question 1

Importance of the Assessment

Accepted Answer

Determining if walking delay is caused by balance processing issues. Evaluating the child's body awareness in space (proprioception). Ruling out tactile hypersensitivity that might prevent standing.

Question 2

Target Groups

Accepted Answer

Children over 18 months who haven't started walking independently. Children showing irrational fear of body position changes. Children with poor balance or frequent falls.

Question 3

What to Expect During the Session?

Accepted Answer

Clinical observation of the child's spontaneous movement patterns. Use of specialized sensory tools to test physical responses. Providing parents with home exercises to stimulate the sensorimotor system.

Assess Your Child's Motor Balance - Sensory Integration Assessment for Motor Delay