The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research on motor abilities in autism. Using a computational approach the researchers broke down motor control into different components.They discuss altered motor behavior in children with autism such as: slower repetitive hand and foot movements slower and less accurate manual dexterity diadochokinesis – ability to rapidly perform […]
Here is a brain break or nice warm up activity prior to handwriting practice. Check it out at Your Therapy Source.
Need an activity idea for July 4th that will test reaction time, visual perceptual skills and physical activity? Download this free activity, Red, White, Blue, Flag from the July 4th Games ebook.
Here is a simple collaborative group activity. View the directions at YourTherapySource.
Go to YourTherapySource to download the free flag template and directions to create the flag mobile.
The Australian Occupational Therapy Journal published research on three adolescent males with autism using a semi-structured interview protocol supplemented with visual cues to enhance the understanding of the way people with autism spectrum disorder experience sensory input. The results indicated the following: preferences for expected, predictable and controllable sensory input unexpected, unpredictable and uncontrollable sensations […]
Occasionally I will use a pedometer during a therapy session to measure the number of steps versus trying to estimate the number of feet that a child walks. Recent research on 17 children with cerebral palsy who walk without aids was conducted to determine the reliability and validity of pedometers and proper pedometer placement. Video analysis […]
Recently a retrospective study was completed of 536 children with cerebral palsy to examine the risk of fractures in this population. The results indicated the following: the risk of fracture for all of the children in this study was the same as the general population for children with GMFCS levels I-III there was no association […]
Here is a fun game to play – Fine Motor Charades. Can you guess what was created in the pictures above? Head to YourTherapySource for how to play Fine Motor Charades and the answers.
School based therapists are frequently involved in monitoring sitting and standing postures in order for students to access the educational curriculum without compromising range of motion. It is the pediatric therapists job to ensure that deformities are avoided through proper positioning. Obviously, this can be monitored and followed during the school day. But what happens […]