DiscoverAll Things Sensory by Harkla#372 - Crawling & Ocular Motor Skills: What’s the Connection?
#372 - Crawling & Ocular Motor Skills: What’s the Connection?

#372 - Crawling & Ocular Motor Skills: What’s the Connection?

Update: 2025-08-06
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Crawling is a foundational developmental milestone that does more than just strengthen muscles — it plays a critical role in developing the visual system, especially ocular motor skills such as tracking, convergence, and coordinated eye movements.

We’re diving into why crawling is essential and how to help children of ALL ages crawl! 

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#372 - Crawling & Ocular Motor Skills: What’s the Connection?

#372 - Crawling & Ocular Motor Skills: What’s the Connection?

Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/L