Physical Development Support
A holistic program that supports the child's physical capacity, motor skills, and healthy growth process.
Physical Development and Support Program is a comprehensive education program that aims for children to acquire motor skills suitable for their age, increase their physical capacities, and maintain a healthy body development. Gross motor skills (walking, running, jumping, climbing), fine motor skills (grasping, manipulating, drawing), balance, coordination, and physical endurance are the core focal points of this program. As Önce Special Education, we offer comprehensive and individual physical development programs for children in need of support in physical development at our center in Pendik, Istanbul.
Our physical development and support program implemented at our Pendik center is run in coordination with special education specialists, physiotherapists, and movement education specialists. At the beginning of the program, the physical development level of each child is evaluated in detail, identifying the difference between developmental age and chronological age. Individual goals are created based on these evaluation results. Developing muscle strength, flexibility studies, balance and coordination exercises, functional movement education, and fine motor skill activities form the content of our program.
Our physical development program serving in Pendik, Istanbul, is designed considering the holistic development of the child. Physical development is directly related to cognitive development, social-emotional development, and language development. For children who learn by moving, rich physical experiences are offered, contributing to all developmental areas. The program is supported by outdoor activities, nature walks, and sports activities in addition to indoor activities.
Who Is It For?
- Children showing delays in physical development compared to their peers
- Individuals in need of support in gross and/or fine motor skills
- Children whose muscle strength and endurance are insufficient
- Individuals experiencing balance and coordination difficulties
- Children carrying the risk of obesity or physical inactivity
- Children requiring physical development support due to neurodevelopmental or genetic conditions
How Does It Work?
Comprehensive physical development assessment: measurement of gross motor, fine motor, muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Individual program design according to the child's physical development level and goals.
Functional movement, strengthening, and coordination studies in weekly individual and small group sessions.
Play-based and highly motivating physical activities are applied.
Coordinated work with physiotherapy and occupational therapy when necessary.
Regular physical capacity assessment and program updates.
Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the physical development program different from physiotherapy?
While the physical development program aims to develop the child's general physical capacity and motor skills with an educational approach, physiotherapy is rehabilitation-oriented based on a medical indication. Both programs can be planned together when necessary.
At what ages can the physical development program start?
Our program can be applied starting from age 2. Motor development support in the early childhood period forms the foundation for the child's physical capacity in later years. Activities and goals suitable for each age group are determined.
How is physical development delay understood?
Physical development delay should be considered in children showing delays in walking, running, climbing stairs, catching a ball, or holding a pencil compared to their peers. Developmental level is determined with detailed evaluation at our Pendik center.
Which activities are done in the physical development program?
Our program includes various activities such as obstacle courses, ball games, balance activities, trampoline, climbing, rhythm and dance, fine motor skill stations, and functional movement exercises. All activities are play-based and fun.
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