Pediatrics published research on the outcome of 13798 children (seven to eighteen years old) with traumatic injuries following inpatient rehabilitation. The following results were reported after an average 3 week length of stay: functional limitations were reduced children still tended to have residual physical disabilities a median admission grade of 1 and a median […]
I came across this collection of pediatric occupational therapy videos created by OT students. I have watched a few of them and the information may be helpful to some pediatric OTs and their families. I found the video on Hygiene for Cerebral Palsy informative. It is interesting to see the OT students projects as well. Take […]
Here is the current issue for pediatric occupational and physical therapy. If you can not view it visit YourTherapySource.com for the pdf version. Open publication – Free publishing – More autism
The latest issue of Your Therapy Source’s digital magazine for pediatric occupational and physical therapists is now available for free. It includes articles on motor skill practice, sensory processing and lots of freebies. If you can not view the document below go to YourTherapySource.com/magazine to download a pdf copy. Open publication – Free publishing
Assist a child as necessary to complete this free printable worksheet to determine sensory diet activities for different situations. You can download the blank worksheet at YourTherapySource.com.
A recent study examined administrators, therapists and parents perceptions on the use of pediatric group therapy. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with 13 administrators, 19 therapists and 5 parents of children with special needs. The results indicated the following: adminstrators perceived groups to help with accessibility to services increased effort on the part of […]
Have you ever considered having the children you currently work with create a list of advice or tips for other children for the next school year? You could ask the children to submit tips and suggestions that make functional tasks easier for them. This activity will hopefully empower the children to see that they can […]
Here is a simple, cheap game to make that encourages fine motor skills, grasp and grading of movements. Get the directions at YourTherapySource.com.
I came across this jackpot for handwriting research and information today. There was a handwriting summit a few weeks ago in Washington DC sponsored by Zaner Bloser. Now they have put up all the research presentations which you can view in full online for free. You can watch the videos and even get the slides […]
Do you ever with you could just give the teacher a quick reminder of what needs to be carried over in the classroom? Therapists and teachers are so busy managing classrooms that these quick tips can really come in handy. You can download 4 free handwriting reminders and/or get the whole set of 80+ tips, […]