Midline Crossing: Explanation, Signs of Difficulty, OT Activity Ideas + More!

Description

Midline crossing involves the integration of both sides of the body and requires information to be transferred from one hemisphere of the brain to another.

Research (also listed in this document) shows that integrating midline crossing activities can impact comprehension, listening, writing, reading and emotional regulation!

Midline Crossing: Explanation, Signs of Difficulty, OT Activity Ideas

This resource packet covers the following topics:

• What midline crossing is and why it’s important for whole-brain learning
• Signs of difficulty with crossing midline
• Four midline crossing activities, along with how to make them more challenging or less challenging to achieve the “just right challenge”
• Printable midline crossing activities list
• Research + resources page

This midline crossing resource packet can serve as a resource for both therapists and caregivers to ensure optimal performance in the home and classroom environments.

This is a digital file.