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Motor coordination in children

Learn about motor coordination, struggles, and how to help your child.

Overview

This is a video series for parents and caregivers of children 3 to 18 years. Your child uses motor coordination skills to move their body to play and take part in everyday activities.

In this series, you’ll learn about:

  • how motor coordination is used for different activities
  • how to recognize if your child struggles with motor coordination
  • when to get help
  • tips to help your child

Watch the videos at your convenience and choose the video that best fits your needs. Watch at your own pace and return at any time.

This video series was developed by pediatric occupational therapists and physiotherapists at Alberta Health Services.

Videos

Current as of: October 27, 2025
Author: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services, Alberta Health Services
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Our work takes place on historical and contemporary Indigenous lands, including the territories of Treaty 6, Treaty 7 & Treaty 8 and the homeland of the Métis Nation of Alberta and 8 Métis Settlements. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous communities that have been forged in urban centres across Alberta.