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Pre-academic and Pre-linguistics

Trained special educators are vital in early intervention and preschool programs, using scientific checklists to identify children in need of support. After assessment, individualized goals are set for cognitive and pre-linguistic development, progressing from basic recognition to abstract thinking. Other departments work to eliminate barriers, making this the core focus of early intervention. Group therapy fosters social skills and readiness for inclusive education, while music therapy aids relaxation, motor skills, and language development. The therapy room is equipped with various activities like swings, slides, and balancing boards. Currently, nearly 100 children are part of the special education program, supported by a team of 10 educators working towards cognitive development goals.

Pre-academic and Pre-linguistics
Pre-academic and Pre-linguistics
Pre-academic and Pre-linguistics
Pre-academic and Pre-linguistics

Pre-academic skills are essential foundations for school success, developed through play, social interactions, and daily experiences. Here’s a comprehensive list:

  • Cognitive development in preschoolers shapes how they process information, solve problems, and acquire new skills. It forms the foundation for learning, improving attention, memory, language, and creativity, while fostering resilience and imaginative thinking for a richer educational experience.
  • Pre-verbal communication skills, including eye contact, gestures, joint attention, and turn-taking, lay the foundation for future speech and language development.
  • Fine motor skills involve precise movements of the hands, fingers, and other small muscles, controlled by the brain and nervous system. These skills enable children to perform tasks like eating, writing, manipulating objects, and dressing.

How do you explain fine motor skills to a child?

Fine motor skills involve hand and upper extremity movements, such as reaching, grasping, and manipulating objects, along with visual-motor coordination (hand-eye coordination) to coordinate the hands, legs, and body.


Gross motor skills involve large muscles, while fine motor skills rely on smaller muscles. Babies and toddlers need ample playtime and practice to develop the small muscles necessary for fine motor control. Learn more about developmental milestones by age.


  • Gross motor skills involve large muscle groups in the arms, legs, and torso, enabling whole-body movements like walking, running, and jumping. These fundamental skills are essential for everyday activities and physical tasks, such as throwing or raking leaves.A tackle in rugby is an example of a gross skill.
  • Social-emotional skills help children recognize and manage emotions, fostering healthy interactions. Positive relationships with caregivers and family provide a sense of security, and early social-emotional learning strengthens lifelong skills. Between ages 3-5, children become more aware of others' feelings, seek friendships, and practice independence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Social development is a child's ability to form meaningful relationships, while emotional development involves recognizing, expressing, and managing emotions, as well as responding to others' feelings.

Therapeutic intervention for self-care difficulties is crucial as it fosters independence and enhances overall development.

  • Self-care skills are essential daily practices that lay the foundation for both academic performance and life skills.
  • The more these tasks are performed incorrectly, especially on a daily basis, the stronger the bad habits become.
  • Supporting age-appropriate independence early on helps prevent potential issues, such as during school camps for older children or much-anticipated sleepovers for younger ones.

Remember, every child develops at their own pace. If you have concerns about your child’s pre-academic skills, consult a pediatrician or qualified early childhood educator.

Self-care and daily living skills (ADLs) are essential tasks that promote independence and confidence in children, include:

  • Dressing
  • Eating
  • Bathing
  • Brushing teeth
  • Washing hands
  • Toiletingg
  • Grooming

Difficulty with self-care skills can limit other life experiences and school-related tasks. These skills are foundational for independence, and as children grow, it becomes inappropriate for others to assist with them, depending on age.

Therapeutic intervention for self-care difficulties is crucial as it fosters independence and enhances overall development.

  • Self-care skills are essential daily practices that lay the foundation for both academic performance and life skills.
  • The more these tasks are performed incorrectly, especially on a daily basis, the stronger the bad habits become.
  • Supporting age-appropriate independence early on helps prevent potential issues, such as during school camps for older children or much-anticipated sleepovers for younger ones.

Remember, every child develops at their own pace. If you have concerns about your child’s pre-academic skills, consult a pediatrician or qualified early childhood educator.