Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy can help to support families with children with disabilities including Trisomy 21 (Down’s Syndrome) as well as a multitude of other neurological and genetic conditions.
Many children with a genetic or neurological condition will experience symptoms such as
- low muscle tone
- high or fluctuating muscle tone
- hypermobility
- dyspraxia or difficulty with planning and coordinating movements
- global developmental delay
- mobility difficulties that require supportive equipment
- posture concerns that require adaptive seating or positioning equipment
- concerning gait or walking patterns
- foot and ankle instability that require orthotic prescription
- balance difficulties
- gross and fine motor difficulties
Physiotherapy is able to assist children experiencing these difficulties to achieve their physical and functional goals through intervention programs which may consist of
- gross motor therapy
- aquatic therapy
- community therapy with home or school visits
- equipment prescription
For more information on how our collaborative therapy approach can support your child, please contact us.