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Gross & Fine Motor Skills
Gus Olson, MS, OTR, Escanaba, MI
Joubert Syndrome Foundation & Related Cerebellar
Disorders. Professional Advisory Committee Member
Children with Joubert Syndrome tend to have low muscle
tone as well as difficulties with balance. Therapists
have experienced motor skills do progress in gradual
progressions. It will not be unusual for a child with
Joubert Syndrome to walk at the age of five or six years
of age. Neurodevelopmental techniques are effective
especially when incorporated with a sensory diet. The
use of ankle/foot braces or orthotics may also be
beneficial and this matter should be referred to a
physician trained in orthopedics or a physical therapist
for evaluation. Once children are in school, specialized
or adapted chairs may be appropriate to ensure the child
has adequate positioning i.e. feet on floor, adequate
support at the trunk. A slanted desk top will provide
added stability for the arms during writing tasks and
will also promote proper posture.
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