| Developmental Skill |
Cross-Laterality: The ability to use opposite sides of the body at the same time in a smooth, rhythmic manner. Affects the ability to read, sequence, and prioritize. |
| Indications of Developmental Lags |
Tells events out of sequence; wants to "do it another way" when shown how to do an activity; does any task "his/her way"; cannot copy building block designs or patterns. |
| Indication of Classroom Developmental Lags |
Unable to put items in order of importance or size; unable to follow directions precisely; unable to keep work in order; difficulty in going from general to specific; low classroom grades, but high test scores; poor word attack skills; perceptual speed. |
| Activities for Developmental Growth |
Running; walking (regular, on tiptoes, on heels); imitating animal movements that are cross-lateral; swimming freestyle or Australian crawl. |
