Atypical Development;
The first type of atypical tone is hypertonicity. Babies and toddlers with hypertonicity have increased tone and may appear rigid or tight in some or all muscle groups. Hypertonicity may be reported by parents if their chuld is having difficulty bending and straightening legs or having trouble seperating their legs whilst changing nappies etc. The second type of atypical tone is hypotonicity. Babies and toddlers with hypotonicity have low muscle tone and may appear floppy or overly flexible, and their muscles may feel 'mushy'. This may show in many ways. For example; whilst standing the child may bend their knees, in sitting they may slouch or sit with a wide base of support (also known as the "W" position.
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The first type of atypical tone is hypertonicity. Babies and toddlers with hypertonicity have increased tone and may appear rigid or tight in some or all muscle groups. Hypertonicity may be reported by parents if their chuld is having difficulty bending and straightening legs or having trouble seperating their legs whilst changing nappies etc. The second type of atypical tone is hypotonicity. Babies and toddlers with hypotonicity have low muscle tone and may appear floppy or overly flexible, and their muscles may feel 'mushy'. This may show in many ways. For example; whilst standing the child may bend their knees, in sitting they may slouch or sit with a wide base of support (also known as the "W" position.
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