One of the theories about movement and learning is we learn about our
environment by shaping it and being shaped by it.  Children learn about
where things are at, how they work, learn to make associations with words by
touching, feeling, talking, seeing, and yes when really young by taste (at
least until other systems become more organized).  That's the short version
of it.

PS> Bobby, have read your emails, looks great will have something back to
you soon.

Elizabeth Hill Thiers, OTR/L
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Bobby Greer
Sent: Monday, September 20, 1999 10:39 AM
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Subject: Re: was Dr's ignorance...now learning abilities/communication


We are not that sure. However, it appears that in CP kids below 5 yrs., it
is for them to identify things  in two dimensions.

I belibyeve Beth's suggestion about a developmental optometrist was one of
the best avenues for you to pursue.

Bobby
>How is it connected? ALex first started to commando crawl around 18 mo and
>then progressed to where he is now.
>Joanne
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