questions about toe-walking

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Hi Everyone, Please give me some input and experiences on what startegies have worked for your child if he or she toewalks. My little one has just developed this behavior and we are trying to come up with ways to help him. For now, we have stepped up movement such as running, hopping, jumping on a trampoline, playground equipment and riding a tricycle during the school day. He gets lots of exercise after school - slides, swings, monkey bars, and we are doing lots of arts activities such as playdough (well, modeling magic 'cause that GFCF). He is also barefoot at home, which I think helps the most. He typically is seeking this (wearing no shoes) but obviously he has to wear his shoes for school and outside when we go for walks. He gets to be barefoot in the house and the backyard, if it isn't too cold outside. We did have a PT eval and the

therapist recommended activities that would improve proprioceptive processing (knowing where his body in space) and also sensory-based activities like the things I named above, or brushing (I started this with him but he does not seem to want it much) or the Benik vest. My son refuses the Benik. So my question is: have you tried any of the above things and did it help? I really appreciate any input and experiences you are willing to share!

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