Pediatrics published research on 228 adolescents who were extremely preterm (EP; <28 weeks) birth and extremely low birth weight (ELBW; <1000 g). Each participant was assessed with multiple executive function (EF) tasks, and parent- and self-ratings of behavioral EF. The Rey Complex Figure and Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function parent report were also administered […]
Here are two free sample pages from the latest download – Lines, Lines and More Lines. Practice pre-writing strokes and pencil control with this fun packet. You can get the freebies here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/linesfreebie.html [subscribe2]
I created some more signs for OT month. I am not sure what happened but I started a few and then kept going. There are a few more on the website from previous years as well so take a look. You can download the signs for free at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/otmonth4 Need ideas to celebrate OT month? […]
I am so honored to be a guest blogger over at Dr. Jean and Friends for a post entitled 5 Tips for Movers and Shakers in the Classroom. If you are not familiar with Dr. Jean Feldman, I highly recommend that you check out her website and follow her blog. She has so many multisensory […]
Check out these activities to encourage fine motor skills, eye hand coordination and finger strengthening. There is slight resistance when putting the chips into slots in the pool noodles and a little resistance when pulling the chips out of the pool noodle parts. See all the details at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freepoolnoodleparts.html [subscribe2]
The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation published research on 30 children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) comparing the effects of muscle strengthening exercises versus proprioceptive-balance exercises on lower extremity function. Each child was evaluated for pain, passive range of motion, muscle strength, balance, and functional abilities using the Numeric Rating Scale, goniometer, handheld […]
Taking time out to perform specific home exercise programs can be very difficult during the busy lives of today’s children and parents. Try to make it easier for parents by suggesting activities that can be carried out throughout the normal routine of the day. Bilateral integration skills (the ability to use both sides of the […]
If you are looking for a comprehensive fine motor program to help your students, you will want to check out the Fantastic Fingers® Fine Motor Program. It includes an activity book, music and video demonstrations all on a convenient flash drive. OTs have special permission to also reproduce the all activity pages and program sheets for the […]
The Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation published a retrospective analysis on the effects of ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) on the gait of children with diplegic cerebral palsy. Data was analyzed from 601 visits of 378 children with a diagnosis of diplegic cerebral palsy. The children either wore a solid AFO, hinged AFO or posterior leaf spring […]
New a fun idea to work on visual motor and visual discrimination skills? This Finish the Picture activity with a tulip theme is perfect for Spring time or anytime of year. You can download it at the bottom of this post for free. You can view it in action at the bottom of this post […]