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Cross-Lateral Connectivity
Cross-Lateral Connectivity
Cross‑Lateral movement connects one side of the body with the opposite side.
Cross-Lateral movement helps the body and brain work together.
Cross-Lateral Support in Daily Activities
Walking with arm swing
Climbing stairs
Turning and changing direction
Carrying items while moving
Graphic above inspired by Making Connections (Hackney, 2002). Illustration of cross-lateral. Illustration created by the author using Procreate (2026).
SESSION TAKEAWAY
Cross-lateral organization integrates all previous patterns into coordinated movement, enhancing functional independence, balance, and whole-body expressivity. Cross-lateral movement connects the whole body into one coordinated system.
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