Are you looking for Emotional Regulation posters with real photographs? This free PDF packet can be downloaded at the bottom of the post. It was created by Jennie Ni, MS, OTR/L to complement the Emotional Regulation Visual Slide Deck digital activity. What Does the Emotional Regulation Posters Freebie Include? This is a four page, full […]
The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on goals and strategies for developmental coordination disorder (DCD) using a CO-OP approach. Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that effects motor coordination and participation in everyday activities. Cognitive Orientation to Occupational Performance (CO-OP) is a client-centered treatment approach that focuses on learning new skills […]
When you complete assessments, do you use descriptive, clinical observation skills to describe posture in children with cerebral palsy or do you use quantitative data? The Posture and Postural Ability Scale is an assessment tool for children and adults to help evaluate cerebral palsy and posture. What Does the Research Say on Evaluating Cerebral Palsy […]
Check out this fun, FREE, fishy fingers handwriting warm up printable. It is part of the What Did You Catch Handwriting Game. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. How to Do the Fishy Fingers Handwriting Warm Ups You can download this freebie and get started right away. It is […]
Need ideas and activities to improve handwriting legibility? It is important to remember that legible handwriting is an important skill even during this digital age. Handwriting involves motor and cognitive skills that help with letter recognition for reading, memory retention and possibly even better grades. The best way to improve handwriting skills is to PRACTICE. […]
Disability and Rehabilitation published a research review on the telehealth delivery of remote seating and wheelchair assessments and needs for adults and children. What Does the Research Say on Telehealth Seating and Wheelchair Assessments? A systemic search of five data bases and scoping review was performed of peer-reviewed publications on telehealth and wheelchair assessment. The […]
Do you love to do hidden object activities with your students? They are a fun way to practice visual perceptual skills. You can download this FREE seek and find printable and interactive game at the bottom of the post. How to Use the Seek and Find Printable and Interactive Game What Skills Do Students Practice […]
Are you a school-based therapist, parent, or teacher who help students on motor planning goals at occupational therapy, physical therapy, home or school? Children who struggle with executive functioning deficits may have difficulties learning how to initiate and plan motor skills. Strategies to Help Initiate and Plan When Learning New Motor Skills Here are […]
The skills needed to use scissors, begin at a very young age when babies begin to open and close their fingers to pick up small objects or little pieces of food. When babies crawl and push/pull toys, they build up the muscles in their shoulders and core to have the stability to use objects like […]
