Do you need an activity to practice symmetry, visual motor and visual closure skills? These cat finish the picture printables are FREE (download at the end of the post). It includes three levels of difficulty: What is visual closure? Visual closure is a visual perceptual skill that allows you to know what an object is […]
Do you work with students who have a difficult time crossing midline? Perhaps they experience visual spatial issues? These crossing midline exercises can not only help children crossing from left to right or right to left, they also encourage bilateral coordination skills, balance and strengthening. Crossing Midline Exercises #1 – Side bends You can perform […]
A systemic review and meta-analysis were recently completed on improving self-regulation skills for all students. There is an increasing amount of evidence supports the positive associations of self-regulation skills with health, social and educational outcomes. Information about the Study on Self-Regulation JAMA Pediatrics completed a systematic review and meta-analysis of rigorously evaluated interventions through July 2016 […]
Are you looking for a cute, unicorn fine motor activity that is free? Well, look no further! This freebie includes the Color, Cut and Glue Unicorn Fine Motor Activity. You can download it at the bottom of the post. How to Complete the Unicorn Activity For preparation, all you have to do is print the […]
Do you want to learn all about Tai Chi for beginners? Tai Chi focuses on specific postures which work to enhance energy flow throughout the body. It releases stress both in the mind and throughout the body and helps to improve the smoothness and flexibility within the joints. All ages can benefit from the practice […]
Pediatric therapists are frequently quoted as saying young children’s motor skills are declining. Little ones enter school age with decreased fine motor and gross motor skills. We say “based on my experiences” or “in my clinical opinion” children’s motor skills are suffering. There is speculation that it is due to “bucket baby syndrome” – too […]
For many students with sensory processing disorder, it is of utmost importance to determine how to help students develop sensory strategies that work to function more efficiently at school. Of course, there are some students who are not able to express their needs and observational skills and data collection are critical. Regardless, all students should […]
When you search the internet, scour social media and review your textbooks, there are thousands of fine motor activities available to improve children’s fine motor skills. It can become completely overwhelming just to decide what activity to choose to help a specific child. It is important to understand the components of school-related fine motor skills. Just […]
The November 2018 issues of the Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine for OTs and PTs has been posted. This 40-page FREE digital magazine includes recent research, tips, and activity ideas. Table of Contents: 3 BEHAVIORS LINKED TO HIGHER MENTAL ABILITY IN CHILDRENWEIGHTED LAP PAD USE AND ENGAGEMENT IN CLASS – SINGLE CASE STUDY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT OF […]
Inclusive education can provide wonderful opportunities for students with disabilities although research indicates that academic success and participation is limited. Recently, Child: Care, Health and Development published a review to look closely at the current evidence and determined 10 common principles to guide school-based practice and offer useful strategies for implementation of those principles in the school setting. […]