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Vestibular Function and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often face challenges with balance, movement, coordination, and sensory processing. One system that may play a key role in these difficulties is the vestibular system. Two recent studies offer important insights into how vestibular function may differ in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), developmental coordination disorder […]
Pom Pom Activities Free Printable Packet
These Pom Pom Activities – Free Printables can help boost fine motor skills in young learners. Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, or parent, this engaging set of cards is a simple, low-prep resource that helps children strengthen their hands, improve coordination, and reinforce letter and number recognition. Want even more? Get the complete Pom Pom […]
Understanding the Relationship Between Interoception and Proprioception in Children
Children develop body awareness and emotional regulation through more than just sight, sound, and touch. Two lesser-known but essential sensory systems, interoception and proprioception, play a critical role in helping children navigate the physical and emotional demands of daily life. These systems influence how children move, how they manage their energy, and how they respond […]
Helping Children Understand Their Brain – Free Brain Team Cards
Every parent and teacher has witnessed those moments when a child struggles with big emotions, has trouble focusing, or acts impulsively. What if there was a way to help children understand their brain, why these challenges happen, and give them tools to navigate them more successfully? Understanding how the brain works isn’t just fascinating science […]
Self Regulation in the Classroom
If you’ve ever worked with children, or just been around them long enough, you know what self regulation (or the lack of it) looks like. The student who can’t focus, who crumbles during schedule changes, or who freezes up when a task gets complicated? All of these point back to one critical skill: self regulation […]
Bean Bag Catching Song – Free Printable
Here is a fun and simple way to help children practice hand-eye coordination, self-regulation, and listening skills. The Bean Bag Catching Song is the perfect activity! This playful brain break teaches children how to toss and catch a bean bag while following rhythmic, calming instructions. You can watch the full video and download the free […]
Rethinking Sensory Sensitivities in Autism: The Overlooked Role of Alexithymia
A new twin study published in Translational Psychiatry offers fresh insight into a longstanding question: why do some individuals with autism experience intense sensory sensitivities while others do not? The findings suggest that a trait called alexithymia, which is a difficulty identifying and describing one’s own emotions, may share genetic links with sensory traits often […]
Bean Bag Body Song Free Printable and Video
The Bean Bag Body Song is a simple, engaging way to help children move their bodies, build coordination, and practice following directions! This song uses fun movement prompts to help kids build body awareness and motor control all while having a great time. This is a wonderful addition to classroom routines, therapy sessions, or play-based […]
Summer Maze Challenge – Free Printable
If you’re looking for a low-prep, screen-free summer activity that builds real skills, you’re in the right place. This Summer Maze Challenge Freebie offers a fun twist on traditional mazes. Kids follow a path and collect letters to uncover a surprise summer-themed word! It’s the perfect blend of fun and learning. You can download it […]
School Trends 2025: National Insights from 1,027 School-Based Professionals
In Spring of 2025, Your Therapy Source conducted a national survey to better understand current trends in U.S. schools from the perspective of school-based occupational therapy providers, physical therapy providers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and teachers. A total of 1,027 professionals responded to the school trends survey, offering a rich dataset highlighting where students are struggling […]