Here is a FREE Holiday tree prewriting activity page to practice visual motor skills. The child can practice tracing each of the small circles to complete the holiday tree. Once all the circles have been drawn, paint or color in the picture. This is a great, quick NO PREP activity to encourage visual perceptual skills […]
The discomfort and pain of constipation can affect a child’s quality of life. For children with cerebral palsy, constipation is particularly common. An epidemiological survey of nutritional and gastrointestinal problems indicated that 26% of children with cerebral palsy experienced constipation constipation (defined as opening of the bowels less frequently than once in every 3 days) (Elawad, M. A., & […]
Here are 4 FREE Fall picture pokes or tracing pages. It includes pictures of a pumpkin, leaf, acorns and an apple. The child can either trace each picture and the word or use a thumb tack to poke out the picture. This is great for a fine motor station in early learning classrooms. Print the […]
The Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities published research on whether participation in an aquatic exercise program improved the sleep in 8 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Using an A-B-A withdrawal design for 4 weeks of each phase, the children participated in 60 min of aquatic exercise 2X/week. Data was collected via phone […]
The November digital magazine for pediatric occupational and physical therapists has been published. The table of contents includes: ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTING MODIFICATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM EXERCISE AND SLEEP TIPS FOR CHILDREN 5 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS IN THE CLASSROOM 10 WAYS TO INCREASE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL BASED THERAPY TACTILE FUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH […]
Here are two free sample pages from My Thanksgiving Handwriting packet – in regular dotted line font and cursive. DOWNLOAD the 2 free sample pages from My Thanksgiving Handwriting Packet. My Thanksgiving Handwriting Packet download includes 5 different font styles of an 8 page Thanksgiving themed handwriting practice booklet. Research indicates that to improve handwriting, […]
This Move Like Me freebie includes 2 sample pages for children to practice motor planning, crossing midline, body awareness, timing, rhythm, coordination and physical activity. Follow the movement patterns on the children pictured focusing on timing and rhythm of completing the actions. DOWNLOAD the Move Like Me Freebie. Get more information about the complete Move […]
Research indicates that using visual activity schedules can be an evidence based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) particularly when used along with systematic instructional procedures. Visual activity schedules have been utilized to increase, maintain and generalize a range of skills from preschool through adulthood in different settings. Considering most of our goals […]
I don’t know about you, but I know I always eat too much on Thanksgiving (and quite a few of the days leading up to the big feast). Here is a quick, physical activity workout for the children, classroom, brain break, physical education class, therapy room or anyone who just ate too much on turkey […]
Need some last minute Halloween activities to encourage sensory motor skill development? Here are 16 free printable activities: 1. 4 Pages from Halloween Handwriting Activities at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/files/Halloween_free_sample.pdf 2. Halloween Clothes Pin Mat at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freehalloweenmat.html 3. Pumpkin Patch Fine Motor Game at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freepumpkinpatch.html 4. Jack O Lantern Challenge Maze at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freejackolanternmaze.html 5. Copy the Clay Monsters at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeclaymonster.html 6. Halloween […]