Summary of Angela J. Hanscom's Balanced and Barefoot

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#1 The rise in developmental delays and sensory issues in children is a growing trend. It is becoming more and more common for children to need occupational therapy services to treat these issues.

#2 The problems that children face today are largely due to the fact that they are not getting enough outdoor activity. This book will help you provide your child with the ideal settings for active free play outdoors.

#3 The number of children receiving occupational therapy services has increased over the last few years. The doctors refer these kids to occupational therapy when there is a problem with attention, balance, strength, coordination, or sensory processing.

#4 There has been a rise in the number of children being diagnosed with attention issues and ADHD. Children are not paying attention today, and this is largely due to their inability to sit still and concentrate.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Apr 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669398158

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The rise in developmental delays and sensory issues in children is a growing trend. It is becoming more and more common for children to need occupational therapy services to treat these issues.

#2

The problems that children face today are largely due to the fact that they are not getting enough outdoor activity. This book will help you provide your child with the ideal settings for active free play outdoors.

#3

The number of children receiving occupational therapy services has increased over the last few years. The doctors refer these kids to occupational therapy when there is a problem with attention, balance, strength, coordination, or sensory processing.

#4

There has been a rise in the number of children being diagnosed with attention issues and ADHD. Children are not paying attention today, and this is largely due to their inability to sit still and concentrate.

#5

The woods at TimberNook were alive with play and laughter. It was magical, until an eight-year-old boy let go of the rope swing in midair and fell to the ground, which knocked the wind out of him. He was panicking, but I calmly but quickly rushed to him and helped him breathe.

#6

Children’s decreasing core strength should be of particular concern. In 2012, I tested students at a local elementary school on their ability to hold a superman position, supine flexion, and the plank position when facing the ground. The majority of the children could not meet the baselines taken from the average core strength of children in the early 1980s.

#7

With decreased muscle strength and lots of sitting, children develop poor posture. This can lead to problems with alignment, as well as headaches and pain.

#8

A combination of poor core strength and sedentary behavior can lead