Limb Difference
In this reflection, I explore the question that I feared most in my life and how to ask it of someone else with a limb difference
Read MoreReflections on being asked about my difference and suggestions for practicing “scripts” with your child
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We delve into the factors that affect keyboarding for children with hand/arm differences, including strain to the “dominant” hand as well as incorporating the “affected” hand or arm. While ergonomics is important for everyone who types, it is even more important for children with hand/arm differences
Read MoreWe delve into messaging that can be detrimental to the development of a child with a hand/arm/limb difference from the child’s perspective. People who did not grow up with a limb difference may not realize how this messaging can affect a child and what the alternatives are.
Read MoreOccupational Therapy (OT) is a fabulous resource that can contribute in many ways to your child’s growth and development. Learn all about OT, what it can offer your child, and how to find a practioner who is knowledgeable about hand/arm/limb differences.
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Loads of children with hand/arm differences participate in athletics and sports. Playing a sport can improve self-confidence and self-image, provide a fantastic outlet for energy, strengthen the body, and be a great avenue for meeting peers. Depending on the nature of the hand/arm difference and the kind of sport the child has chosen, they may experience some special challenges when engaging in individual or team sports.
Read MoreGuest column: Middle School and High School & Learning Life Skills, by Laura Tofinchio, Shelton, CT
Read MoreGuest Column: From Daycare to Elementary School, by Laura Tofinchio, Shelton, CT
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So much happens from birth to thrugh preschool! In this section, we will address your child’s adjustment to having a hand/arm difference, your child’s functional capacities, and some important additional considerations
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