#10 Teaching Head Control and Sitting Balance: Physical Therapy for a Child with Down Syndrome

First I want to thank Everett's family for inviting me, a stranger, into their home to help others. Thank you so much. Everett has Down syndrome. He was born almost 2 months premature. He had corrective heart surgery and has a g-tube. He is also absolutely adorable. Join me as I follow Everett over time providing pediatric physical therapy treatment recommendations to help him get stronger, faster, and more mobile. I first met him when he was 11.5 months old. I am so excited to see him grow and change over time.
These videos are not to replace in-person physical therapy. Individualized therapy is critical for a child's success. Please do not try these with your child if your child has other risk factors or has skills, strengths, or weaknesses significantly different from Everett. My email address is [e-mail]. My website is: www.pediatricPTexercises.com. Please remember, I am unable to provide treatment recommendations for a child I have not personally evaluated. You will need to find a local therapist for recommendations specific to your child.
These videos may be more helpful seen in order as I perform easier treatment techniques first. Here is the link to his playlist:
• Pediatric Physical The...
I also have available 6 children's educational books addressing Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, and Encopresis and Enuresis. I now also have 3 professional books "Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for the Hips," "Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for the Knees, and "Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises for the Ankles." If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to contact me at [e-mail]. Please note: I cannot provide treatment suggestions for a child I have not personally evaluated.
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Here are the links for my books on Amazon:
"P is for Poop and Pee Accidents"
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLSRJ483
"A is for Anxiety"
www.amazon.com/dp/B09LXQ3W6V
"A is for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder"
www.amazon.com/dp/B08QH9H5HR
"C is for Cerebral Palsy"
www.amazon.com/dp/B088TSJCYP
"D is for Down Syndrome"
www.amazon.com/dp/B079P8HH49
"A is for Autism"
www.amazon.com/dp/B071F4FFTB
"Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Hips"
www.amazon.com/dp/0998156736
"Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Knees"
www.amazon.com/dp/0998156760
"Pediatric Physical Therapy Strengthening Exercises for the Ankles"
www.amazon.com/dp/B08TX2ZCFD

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Everett is such a star! Fantastic series.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

He is such a blessing for me. I am so happy for the friend who connected us. I can’t video clients from my own clinic so it can be tricky to find co-instructors

[@hauntedmobile9005]

Dear Amy I have a question can a child who have low tone in legs due to cerebral paslay change the muscle of legs into spastic deplegic with time ....like if any kid Is learning to stand without support is there a chance God forbid his muscles of legs change from low tone to spastic deplegic ...thank you love your videos bless you

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I have seen stiffness develop in the early years- before or around 2

[@hauntedmobile9005]

@@pediatricPTexercises ok soo my toddler is like 2 year and 5 month old he can stand with support but cannot stand without support....he is still wobbly floppy in legs ,he had a low tone muscle what the doctor told us...I went to the therapist a few months back and she checked his tone she said that there is no stiffness for now ....he can stand with support and cruise with support but still while crusing he looses his balance it's still not like very good...soo if a toddler can stand with support and don't have stiffness in legs that means he will never develop stiffness in his legs ...?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I don’t feel comfortable answering questions about a specific child. The older, a child gets the less likely they develop new symptoms in terms of tone.

[@hauntedmobile9005]

@@pediatricPTexercises it's ok I know its considered unethical for you to diagonse a child without personally checking him ...Well thank you giving me information generally ...beautiful human being inside out you are ...takecare bless you

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@hauntedmobile9005 thank you

[@ritchellannbargo5226]

Ma'am can you please upload a video for late development.. my son is late to see because of bacterial meningitis and seizure. Now he is 10months but he cannot balance her head cannot sitting also. What kind of exercise for my son maam??

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Here is my head control playlist. Maybe one of the videos in the series with Sebastian may help you

[@pediatricPTexercises]

kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjNf7b1x0fPKdDimNNG2zfPj

[@user-um7ps6ed1i]

Hi,I have my girl who's having head control and we are trying to take care of her and take her to O.T twice a week she was doing well,but it have reach a time she is Just secrimeing I don't why?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Kids do have predictable age’s that they will cry in therapy. Here is a video I did on this subject kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5nCZH15rMqSoKc

[@kumarr-h]

Hi mam, My son is 9 months old, still he didn't had head control also having poor eye contact. Doctors mentioned his muscle tone is week. Now we started theraphy. Our concern is will he able to get head control and can walk?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I think it is too early to determine if your child is going to walk yet but research indicates that the biggest ability to change is within the first two years of a child’s life. It is critical to work with your child as much as possible. I am so glad you have Therapy. Here is my head control playlist. Maybe it will help you kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjNf7b1x0fPKdDimNNG2zfPj

[@farhathtabassum9542]

My son head control was in 8 months ,,he crawled after 18 months ,,,now he is 2 years 4 months but still not able to stand doctor said muscle is weak and stiff ..therapies going on from 1 year but no improvement kindly do pray for him..really worried

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@farhathtabassum9542 I will surround your son with the sweetest healing light. My strongest recommendation is for you to find a local therapist who can assist you. In the meantime, here is my learning to walk playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLAkJbMrHyKjMq8hiEu5wCUGDKAsar_F0A

[@hauntedmobile9005]

@@pediatricPTexercises dear Amy you wrote here that the biggest ability changes before 2 years of age soo if a toddler with low muscle tone who started standing with support and cruising when he was 2 year 2 month old that means now it may take a long time for him to walk ?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

@@hauntedmobile9005 Change does happen quickest in the first two years of life, but it is a gradual decrease in plasticity that continues until the day you die. Change can still happen.

[@user-um7ps6ed1i]

Sorry have not introduce you the of my baby she's 11month old having head control and sitting problem.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

The research also says the more anxiety prone you are… the more likely they are to cry.

[@irphanbegbeg1366]

Hi maim my daughter is not eyes contect

[@pediatricPTexercises]

I recommend you contact your child’s pediatrician about your concerns or see a vision specialist.