Visual Treatments for Developmental Dyslexia There is conflicting research on the benefits of visual treatments for developmental dyslexia. Recently, the article “What is Developmental Dyslexia?” written by John Stein discussed in detail the phonological theory of dyslexia and the pathophysiological visual and auditory mechanisms that can cause phonological problems. The researcher reports on the importance of […]
Will my child with cerebral palsy run? Many times as therapists, parents, and teachers may ask will my child with cerebral palsy run? Of course, we first get the question will they learn to walk but soon after running is the new goal. Recent research highlighted key points to help predict the ability to run […]
How to Change from a Negative to a Positive Mindset If your students (or yourself) suffer from low self-confidence, they may be stuck in some negative mindsets that are affecting the way they think about themselves. Students with special needs can get stuck in a negative mindset leading to a lot of “always” or “never” talk, […]
Visual Motor Skills, Executive Function, and Achievement in Children Research was published recently on the association of visual motor skills, executive function and achievement in children (for reading and math scores) for kindergarteners through second graders. The participants included 259 students enrolled in elementary schools in low-income communities with many sociodemographic risk factors. The research indicated […]
Can you catch the correct butterflies? Can you catch the correct butterflies? Download this freebie from the Catching Butterflies complete packet. Connect the dots to form the mystery letter. Once you recognize the letter, catch (circle with your pencil) all of the matching butterfly letters. This printable Catching Butterflies freebie encourages: visual motor skills visual […]
August 2018 Digital Magazine for Pediatric OTs and PTs Download your FREE copy of the August 2018 digital magazine for pediatric Occupational Therapists and pediatric Physical Therapists. Read recent research, tips and activity ideas regarding pediatric therapy and special education. The August 2018 digital magazine for pediatric OTs and PTs includes the following articles: Your […]