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Trouble with motor skills: Ways to help your child at home

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If your child struggles with motor skills, how can you help at home? Here are ideas you can try.

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Understood is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization (tax identification number 83-2365235). Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Understood does not provide medical or other professional advice. The health and medical related resources on this website are provided solely for informational and educational purposes and are not a substitute for a professional diagnosis or for medical or professional advice.

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