The Journal of Physical Therapy Science published research on 19 healthy children to investigate the association between proprioception, including joint position sense and kinetic sense, and handwriting legibility in healthy children. To assess joint position sense, each participant was asked to flex their right elbow between 30° to 110° while blindfolded which was analyzed 3D motion Analysis. Kinetic […]
Side stepping ball drop is a fun activity to set up that encourages standing, side stepping, reaching, crossing midline, trunk rotation and wrist extension. You will need recycled cardboard tubes, tape, balls (that fit inside the tubes) and a bench. This idea is from Therapeutic Play Activities for Children. For set up, tape the recycled cardboard tubes along the wall near the back […]
The Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine February 2017 Issue 91 has been published. Read articles on: ACUTE EXERCISE AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION IN CHILDREN PHYSICAL THERAPY INTERVENTIONS AND DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER 15 FREE VISUAL SPATIAL PRINTABLES VISUAL MOTOR INTEGRATION SKILLS AND SPEECH SOUNDS AEROBIC EXERCISE IMPROVED SELF REGULATION AND BEHAVIOR EFFECTS OF TABLET USE ON FINE […]
Shaving Cream Tracks is a fun activity to set up that encourages fine motor skills, tactile input and crossing midline. You will need plates, toy cars and shaving cream for this activity. This idea is from Therapeutic Play Activities for Children. Place the plates in front of the child or one large tray. Squirt shaving […]
This hand out includes 10 tips for helping children with cerebral palsy during playtime (download below). This printable tip sheet is from Therapeutic Play Activities for Children. All children learn through play and exploration. Playtime helps children to develop fine motor, gross motor, cognitive, emotional and communication skills. Children with cerebral palsy also enjoy and learn through […]
Do you lead or help teachers institute brain breaks in the classroom? Try following the same brain break routine every time to help children understand the expectations. This allows children to give their brains a well deserved break from learning and help them to process new information. An effective brain break routine may consist of: Deep […]
Frontiers in Psychology published research on the relationship between motor skills, cognitive function, and school performance in 45 students from 8 to 14 years of age. Each participant completed the following to assess different skill areas: 1) Touch Test Disc for motor skill coordination, 2) Shuttle Run Speed—running back and forth for agility, 3) Academic […]
Trends in Neuroscience and Education published research examining the visual motor connections in the brain when tracing, handwriting and typing in preschool children. Since handwriting letters has been shown to increase Blood Oxygen Level Dependent (BOLD) signal during letter perception in visual and motor brain regions the researchers investigated functional connectivity by analyzing BOLD data […]
The Journal of Spine Surgery published an open access review on the management of scoliosis in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Research indicates that 21-64% of children with CP develop scoliosis most likely to occurring before 10 years of age. In children with CP, scoliosis can progress beyond skeletal maturity which is different from idiopathic scoliosis. The […]
The Handwriting Book is designed to be an effective, easy-to-use resource for any parent, educator, or therapist. Ideas for activities, strategies, modifications, and adaptations for children of all ages are included alongside explanations of each aspect of handwriting. Each chapter includes helpful therapist tips to make handwriting practice more engaging and fun. Written by a […]