What would your guess be? How many hours do you think it takes for a child with cerebral palsy to improve their functional skills? Researchers recently took a closer look at the high intensity dosing needed for upper limb training. How the Study Was Completed In order to quantify which rehabilitation training approaches and doses results in […]
Do you love to play fast paced visual games? This Match the Emoji free puzzle challenges you to find the ONE matching emoji as quickly as you can. How to Play Print the freebie at the bottom of the post or just show it on your screen. Two players can challenge each other to see […]
A large research study was recently published on the benefits of tummy time. As pediatric occupational and physical therapists, we have spent countless hours educating new parents on this topic. The good news is now there is strong research to support the importance of babies spending time on their tummies. What is Tummy Time? A […]
Want to play a fun game of Robot Hangman? This easy game to play combines the traditional game of hangman with learning how to draw a cute robot. This free game is from the complete Robot Games and Activities packet. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Play […]
What is body percussion? Body percussion is using different parts of the body to make music. Have you ever stopped to think how may sounds you can make with your body? You can clap, snap, tap, stomp, click and more. Why Is Body Percussion a Wonderful Activity for Kids? Research indicates that rhythm and […]
The Journal of Early Childhood Research published research on executive function skills and reading comprehension. The researchers wanted to explore how children’s executive function predicted their reading comprehension performance. The results indicated that working memory and reading skills were associated along with other executive functioning skills. Executive function skills include planning, organization, working memory, initiation, […]
Are you struggling trying to figure out how to increase student participation in school activities? It can be hard to motivate students to start, to sustain and to increase their levels of participation. Here are 11 suggestions to increase student participation in school based activities. Student Choice Allow the students to choose activities. Have several activities […]
Most school staff are already aware of the physical benefits of exercise, such as strengthening of the heart and lungs, preventing weight gain, healthy bones, good posture and more. However, many are not aware of the potential brain-boosting benefits of physical activity with regard to school performance. How does physical development affect learning? What does […]
Stability at the shoulder muscles is an essential component for coordination, postural control and fine motor skill development. Basically anytime you move your hand and fingers you need your upper body and shoulders to either stabilize or actively contract. Upper body exercises for kids and shoulder strengthening activities can help children develop the muscles necessary […]
As pediatric therapists, teachers and parents, we often observe children with delayed motor skills and autism. Motor impairments are often present in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). When children are diagnosed with ASD, they are not usually also diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). A recent study in Physical Therapy examined the relationship between ASD and […]