Normal and Abnormal Development

Pathways.org

“Since 1985, Pathways.org has used outcome-based research and multimedia as tool to promote each child’s fullest inclusion.  We strive to empower health professionals and parents with knowledge of the benefit of early dection and early intervention for children’s sensory,  motor, and communication development.”

Free Infant Vision Screening

InfantSEE Program

The American Optometric Association and The Vision Care Institute of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., have partnered to create InfantSee, a no-cost public health program developed to provide professional eye care for infants nationwide. Through InfantSEE™, optometrists will provide a one-time, comprehensive eye assessment to infants in their first year of life, offering early detection of potential eye and vision problems at no cost regardless of income.

Use of Baby Walkers

Baby Walkers:  Considering the Full Price of Convenience”  By Michelle P. Pronsati, PT Advance Staff

Baby Walkers: A Dangerous Choice  from the American Academy of Pediatrics

“Walkers Delay Motor and Mental Development,”   Abstract,  Introduction 

 article from the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, October 1999, Volume 20, Issue 5

Tummy Time for Infants

What is tummy time and why is it important to your infant’s development?   by Wendy C. Fries – A Web MD Freature

Starting Tummy Time from Pathways.org

Tummy Time Videos from Pathways.org

W-Sitting  –  “Sitting with bottom on floor with legs out  to either side in the shape of a W”

“What’s Wrong with W-Sitting?”  By Jean McNamara, PT