The November digital magazine for pediatric occupational and physical therapists has been published. The table of contents includes: ACTION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTING MODIFICATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM EXERCISE AND SLEEP TIPS FOR CHILDREN 5 WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS IN THE CLASSROOM 10 WAYS TO INCREASE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL BASED THERAPY TACTILE FUNCTION IN CHILDREN WITH […]
Here are two free sample pages from My Thanksgiving Handwriting packet – in regular dotted line font and cursive. DOWNLOAD the 2 free sample pages from My Thanksgiving Handwriting Packet. My Thanksgiving Handwriting Packet download includes 5 different font styles of an 8 page Thanksgiving themed handwriting practice booklet. Research indicates that to improve handwriting, […]
This Move Like Me freebie includes 2 sample pages for children to practice motor planning, crossing midline, body awareness, timing, rhythm, coordination and physical activity. Follow the movement patterns on the children pictured focusing on timing and rhythm of completing the actions. DOWNLOAD the Move Like Me Freebie. Get more information about the complete Move […]
Research indicates that using visual activity schedules can be an evidence based practice for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) particularly when used along with systematic instructional procedures. Visual activity schedules have been utilized to increase, maintain and generalize a range of skills from preschool through adulthood in different settings. Considering most of our goals […]
Need some last minute Halloween activities to encourage sensory motor skill development? Here are 16 free printable activities: 1. 4 Pages from Halloween Handwriting Activities at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/files/Halloween_free_sample.pdf 2. Halloween Clothes Pin Mat at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freehalloweenmat.html 3. Pumpkin Patch Fine Motor Game at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freepumpkinpatch.html 4. Jack O Lantern Challenge Maze at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freejackolanternmaze.html 5. Copy the Clay Monsters at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeclaymonster.html 6. Halloween […]
Once a piece of adaptive equipment or modification is put in place to use with a student, therapists need to follow up frequently. Whether the adaptive equipment is a pencil grip, standing frame or weighted vest, on going assessment is needed. Have you seen modifications recommended ie sensory break and it never gets carried out? […]
We continue this series on therapist small business owners with Christina Connors, OTR/L , the owner and developer of Child Inspired. Below is a Q and A session regarding one of her products, Get Well Maps. Q: First just tell a little bit about yourself – job experience, years on the job, etc. My name is […]
When you think of children and mealtime, the first things that come to mind may be related to the hand and mouth – ie the ability to use a spoon or fork, bringing food to mouth and getting food inside the mouth. What you may not realize is that the child’s postural control and gross […]
Print out this free Frankenstein activity to create. Cut out the pieces to the Frankenstein and attach with brads to create your very own exercising Frank. Kids can move the joints on the Frankenstein and try to copy the movements. Work with a partner – one child moves the joints and the other child […]
Here is a cute, visual motor and visual discrimination freebie with hedgehogs. Just print, grab some crayons and start looking for matching hedgehogs. DOWNLOAD the visual motor and visual discrimination freebie here. This is from the Visual Discrimination Seek and Find download which includes 8 full color boards with cards and 12 black and white boards […]