RESOURCES
Developmental Milestones Checklist
Information for parents and carers regarding age expectations of gross motor milestone achievements
Download this Developmental Milestones Checklist for a frame of reference regarding the progression of gross motor skills and the age expectations these skills are acquired from Newborn to 5 years.
AWAKE TIME IDEAS
Practical advice to support your premature infant's early motor development
Download this APCP booklet for further information to show you how you can provide additional support to help your baby learn new skills in the first few months after their due date.
HEAD TURNING PREFERENCE AND PLAGIOCEPHALY
Download this APCP leaflet for further information about what plagiocephaly is, how it is caused and advice regarding positioning to improve the presentation/prevent further deterioration.
Information for parents and carers
PROMOTING PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT - LYING TO SITTING
Download this APCP leaflet for examples of some exercises to help encourage your baby to progress developmentally from lying positions to sitting positions.
Information for parents and carers
BABY WALKERS
Information for parents and carers
Download this APCP leaflet to find out why Physiotherapists and other health professionals DO NOT recommend the use of baby walkers.
FLAT FEET IN CHILDREN
Download this APCP leaflet for further information about what flat feet are, the causes of flat feet and possible treatment methods.
Information for parents and carers
INTOEING GAIT
Information for parents and carers
Download this APCP leaflet for further information about what constitutes as an intoeing gait, causes of this gait pattern and what you can do as a parent to help.
SYMPTOMATIC HYPERMOBILITY
Download this APCP leaflet for further information about what hypermobility is, common parental concerns, and what you can do as a parent to help.
Information for parents and carers
OSGOOD SCHLATTER'S DISEASE
Download this APCP leaflet for further information regarding what Osgood Schlatter's Disease is, the causes, symptoms and how to treat it.
Information for parents and carers
CHOOSING THE RIGHT SCHOOL BAG
Download this APCP leaflet for information about why it's important to choose the correct school bag, different school bag designs and tips for school/home.
Information for parents and carers
CHOOSING FOOTWEAR FOR CHILDREN
Download this APCP leaflet for more information about how to choose the correct shoes for your child's feet in order to prevent pain or structural issues in later life.
Information for parents and carers
SELECTIVE DORSAL RHIZOTOMY
Download this APCP information pack to find out what SDR is, which children are eligible for it, what SDR surgery achieves and how to find out if it the right option for you and your child.
Information for families and carers who are considering SDR surgery
STANDING FRAMES
Information for parents and carers
Download this APCP leaflet for more information regarding the benefits of standing frames, the recommended usage and how to get in/out of a standing frame.
STANDING FRAMES - SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
Download this APCP leaflet to find out more about safety and maintenance of standing frames.
Information for parents and carers
CEREBAL PALSY
Download this to find resources and help for those families that are affected.
Information for parents and carers