The Perceptual-Motor Development Laboratory (PMD LAB) was
established in 1981 in response to growing concerns about
The increasing incidence of lack of adequate gross
motor development and eye-hand coordination problems in
young preschool and school age children
The increasing incidence of learning difficulties
associated with lack of adequate fine motor skill
development
The increasing incidence of attention deficit and
hyperactivity disorders in young school age children
Some 20% of young school age children experience delays
in perceptual and motor development and lack the basic
skills needed for optimal growth, development and learning.
The PMD Lab provides special opportunities to design and
implement the needed experiences for promoting optimum
development of these skills and behaviors.