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Syndromes and Genetic Conditions

Whether our children have a named syndrome or genetic condition or are under investigation, this library (produced by specialist physiotherapist Stephanie Wheen), has tons of ideas, exercises and games to help them develop, thrive and be happy at home. 

Activities are sequenced on each page from easiest to hardest so there is something to suit every child.

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7 Basic Core Stability Exercises for Children with Moderate to Severe Physical Difficulties

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11 More Advanced Core Stability Exercises for Children

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14 Balancing Exercises: From Sitting to Walking

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12 Fun Activities to Strengthen Arms and Hands

17 Great Games to Improve Hand-Eye Coordination

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11 Fun Fine Motor Activities for Children With Movement and Coordination Difficulties

14 of the Best Apps for Developing Fine Motor Skills for Children

29 Games for Children Who Are Mobile on the Floor to Develop Gross Motor Skills

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23 Games for Walking Children to Develop Gross Motor Skills and Stay Active at Home

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21 Great Games and Sports for Wheelchair Users

10 Inclusive Sports to Play at Home

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21 Driving Games for Electric Wheelchair Users

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8 Wheelchair, Sitting and Adapted Floor Workouts

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6 Great Adapted Workouts and Series for Mobile Children

Music at home

8 Ideas for Using Music for Therapy and Exercise

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Massage Tips for Children With a Syndrome or Genetic Condition

great messy play activities for your child with a disability

14 Wet Messy Play Ideas: For Children Who Need Lots of Sensory Input

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10 Dry Messy Play Ideas Children Who are Sensitive to Touch

41 Awesome Messy Play Recipes

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20 Ideas on how to Dye Sensory Materials for Messy Play

Video Webinars

These webinars are led by qualified therapists and specialist children’s well-being practitioners and are informative as well as offering practical tips and tricks to try at home.

The information is easy to access and understand with a breakdown of topics enabling access to the sections that are relevant to our children.

Therapy Ideas to Help Children With Athetosis and Dystonia

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Communication and Physical Difficulties

Getting Engaged: How to help your child’s attention and motivation

Ideas to Manage Complex Feeding Difficulties

Therapy Ideas To Help and Manage Increased Tone

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Low Tone and Hypotonia – Therapy Tips and Tricks to help your Child​

Activities and ideas to stimulate the proprioceptive system

Ideas and Activities to Improve your Child's Proprioception

Understanding Sensory Processing and Strategies to try at Home

We also have resources for:

Exercise, play and therapy for ADHD

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Exercise and play for Autism

Autism

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Cerebral Palsy

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Sensory Processing

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Developmental Delay

Exercise, play and physiotherapy for Down Syndrome

Down Syndrome

Exercise and play ideas for wheelchair users

Wheelchair Users

Thank you for visiting Gympanzees’ website. All information provided by Gympanzees is of general nature and for educational / entertainment purposes. It is up to you as the parent or family member to judge what is appropriate and safe for your child. No information provided by Gympanzees should replace any professional information and advice that you have been given and speak to your therapist or doctor if you are unsure of anything. Should you use any of the information provided by Gympanzees, you do so at your own risk and hold Gympanzees harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims.