2-minute tutorial: How to teach your child to button clothes
Learning to button clothes, like shirts or jeans, can be a big challenge for many young kids. That’s especially true for kids who struggle with motor skills.
In this two-minute video, occupational therapist Keri Wilmot explains how to break it down into steps for your child. She also shows how using a dressing board can help.
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