Are you in search of easy, calming, vestibular activities for the classroom? Vestibular activities can be very beneficial to students to help get their bodies and brains ready to learn. Let’s take a closer look at why vestibular activities are helpful throughout the school day for some students. What is the vestibular system? The vestibular […]
If you work with children who like dinosaurs, they are going to LOVE these free dinosaur printables. You can download them at the bottom of the post. How to Use the Free Dinosaur Printables Sign up to receive the Your Therapy Source newsletter below to download the printables. Print the two pages. Provide each child […]
Self-regulation strategies for middle school students and high school students continue to be essential to help children practice inhibition and impulse control. These skills have been associated with academic success and high school graduation rates. One self-regulation strategy for middle school and high school students is yoga. Self-Regulation Strategies in Middle School Students The Journal […]
Previous research has demonstrated common motor skill deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which may be related to decreased planning and control of sensory motor skills. A recent study examined motor planning, autism and the skill of catching a ball to determine more specific information regarding impairments. Methodology of the Study on Motor Planning […]
What is cross crawl? Cross crawl exercises refer to movements in which we use opposition such as crawling, walking, running, and swimming. Opposition means that opposite sides of the body work together to coordinate the right arm and left leg, then the left arm and right leg. Therapeutically, cross crawl refers to any intentional cross-lateral […]
Do you work with or parent a child with ADHD? Inhibitory control allows children to control their impulses and responses to stimuli. Inhibition is part of executive function skills and it can be difficult for children with ADHD. It is actually a primary cognitive deficit in ADHD. A recent study indicated that changing sleep patterns can […]
Many students with learning disabilities struggle to learn math concepts. A recent study on self-regulation and math explored interventions with and without an embedded self-regulation component for teaching third-grade students at risk for mathematics disabilities about fractions. Methodology of the Study on Self-Regulation and Math The lessons on fractions focused on magnitude understanding and word […]
This visual memory game for summer requires zero preparation and is FUN to play. All you need to do is print the game at the bottom of this post. The visual memory game is a free sample activity from the Summer Mini Activity Packet. It includes 25 puzzles. mazes, and more all with a fun […]
Here at Your Therapy Source we frequently get asked for suggestions for easy and frugal occupational therapy gifts, PT gifts and teacher gifts. Parents want to show their appreciation for their child or children’s occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, teachers, bus drivers, school nurse, coaches, or whoever played a part in keeping […]
As professionals and parents, many of us are strong advocates for educating others of the importance of play in children’s lives. Over the past thousands of years, famous people have been so wise about the power of play. Here are 25 play quotes to remind us why PLAY is so IMPORTANT in the life of […]