Weak Core Strength

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 1. Slumping while standing or sitting in a chair

2. Leaning head on one hand while writing or reading

3. Leaning on desk while writing or reading

4. Leaning on furniture or other people in standing

5. Avoiding gross motor games and activities (playground, sports)

6. Fidgeting in seat and having difficulty sitting still and paying attention 

7. Difficulty with fine motor control and accuracy (i.e. during handwriting or craft-based activities)

8. Difficulty transitioning from one position to another (from lying down to sitting, from sitting to standing, from kneeling to standing)

9.  Difficulty with balance-based activities (balance beam, jumping, stairs)

10. Difficulty with maintaining upright posture when sitting unsupported (sitting on the floor)

11. Difficulty with stabilizing the body during dressing and self-care tasks (putting on pants/shoes/socks)

12. Frequently sitting in a “W-sitting position” during play

13. Difficulty with endurance for motor tasks

14. Difficulty with bilateral coordination