Special children with Special Needs bring so many wonderful things to us.  Often when we least expect it, they can tell us things that only when we’ve had time to gain perspective, does the “light” go on. One of those teaching moments happened when my preschooler, who we would learn later, had severe Dyslexia.  When I asked him about his struggle with his gross and fine motor skills, he replied, “I have trouble doing things because I have “fluffy hands”!  It took me several years to figure out what he was telling me.  When I became aware of  The Neurodevelopmental Approach his “fluffy hands” mystery was solved.  The only way he could describe the lack of sensation was to tell me what he experienced.  I came to learn that crawling (which he didn’t do) is a crucial step in developing lower level brain organization.  Without developing strong neuro-pathways which carry signals from his limbs to his brain, the registering of clear tactile messages wasn’t happening. Therefore his gross and find motor skills were “lagging.”  He was suffering from Developmental Delays.  I am glad to report it was not a life sentence! I learned how to help my child through brain stimulating activities that would create the much needed pathways and improve the communication between the brain and body. I am so grateful for The Neurodevelopmental Approach!  My child is totally functional because of it!  Find out more at http://www.littlegiantsteps.com/