Child Development
A Child Development Specialist assists a child in learning to gather, interpret and act on information from the world around them.
Specifically, the specialist addresses a child’s cognitive and social-emotional development in the following areas:
- Attention and memory
- Problem solving
- Functional use of objects
- Symbolic play
- Visual perceptual skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Self regulation
- Self concept
This intervention allows the child an opportunity to practice a variety of play skills using toys such as shape sorters, blocks, puzzles and books. Child Development Specialists are also a great resource for parents regarding typical childhood development and milestones, play and peer interactions, and strategies to address behavioral challenges.
