Do you know a dinosaur loving kid? Check out this FREE dinosaur puzzles printable to practice visual spatial skills and problem solve. Did you know that research shows that intense interests in things such as dinosaurs make children go deeper into the world and develop critical thinking, motivate them to seek information and develop a […]
When hypermobility in children is present, delayed postural control can sometimes be present. This means that due to the difficulty of stabilizing the head, trunk, and pelvis against gravity, a child may take longer to reach postural milestones such as holding their head steady, sitting without the need for external support, and standing independently. For […]
Do you ever feel like your students have “fidgety child syndrome”? Of course that is not a real diagnosis, but if you walk into any classroom, you will most likely observe students who fidget, wiggle, and just simple can’t sit still. You might even see one or two who are moving non-stop. Perhaps they rock […]
Pediatric therapists can help to empower children, parents and teachers. In fact, encouraging children and families to work on independence is an underlying goal for all children. Essentially, when we empower children and their support systems to use information and communication we can help kids to reach new goals! Research in Developmental Disabilities published research […]
The development of handwriting skills in children is a complex process. Here are the results of a 33 question survey on the pre-handwriting factors needed for successful handwriting. It was was completed by 535 occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants (from the USA). Development of Handwriting Skills – 15 Pre-Handwriting Factors The responses from the […]
Did you know that coordination exercises for kids provide so many benefits for children especially at school? Coordination exercises include physical activity where children practice visual motor skills and/or bilateral skills where they use both sides of the body together. These types of skills are very important when it comes to completing everyday skills such […]
Many of us are aware of the importance of physical activity for children with disabilities. Unfortunately, research indicates that persons with disabilities frequently join inclusive sports but do not continue with inclusion sports overtime. Parents report rejection by staff and other participants. In addition, parents feel that there is a lack of contact and understanding […]
Have you ever considered hosting an occupational and physical therapy showcase at the school where you work? You could invite parents, teachers, and students to your school based therapy showcase to check out all the assistive technology and adapted equipment that is available for students. It would be perfect to host on Open House night […]
Did you know that there are hundreds of thousands of children in the US foster care system? The most recent data indicates that 690,548 children spent time in the foster care system during 2017. Most likely, if you are a school-based therapist or any school staff member you have worked with these children. Many children […]
I created these Halloween Shape Drawings this morning as a quick, free printable but it actually took a looooong time to create. Isn’t it always that way – things you think will be done in a flash take forever? Anyway, I wanted to create these simple Halloween shape drawings for the kids to trace around […]