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Video Modeling for Gross and Fine Motor Tasks
The Journal of Special Education published research on the effectiveness of video modeling for fine and gross motor tasks. The subjects consisted of 3 individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities and 3 individuals with autism. The results indicated the following: an increase in the number of fine and gross motor tasks correctly performed following the introduction […]
Flower Fine Motor Activity
Flower Fine Motor Activity for Fall Here is a fun flower activity for Fall. Write the child’s name, a shape or a pattern. Pick some Fall flowers. We used mums. Have the child squeeze some glue onto the first letter and spread it around. Use scissors to cut the petals or pull the petals off […]
Letter Hunt Freebie
Letter Hunt Freebie Download the letter Bb hunt to find 13 upper case and 13 lower case letters. You can circle the letters, place stickers over the letters, use dot markers or color in the picture. Head over to https://www.yourtherapysource.com/letterhuntfreebie to download the letter Bb hunt.
Rhythmic Timing and Motor Planning
Rhythmic Timing and Motor Planning Here is a video of some examples to practice rhythmic timing to improve higher level motor skills, motor planning and smooth movements. You can view the video at YourTherapySource.com – https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videorhythmicfree.html
Motor Skills, Social Skills and Autism
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly recently published research on the link between motor skill deficits and autism. The participants in the study included 35, 6-15 year olds, with high functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The researchers looked at object control skills i.e. catching and throwing and locomotor skills i.e. walking, running and jumping. Holding constant for […]
10 Ideas to Celebrate PT Month in October
National Physical Therapy Month in celebrated in October each year. I have posted in the past about simple ways to promote physical therapy (especially in the schools) but it has been awhile so here is a recap:1. Think of an activity club that you could start at the school to promote quality of life… maybe […]
Vocational Interventions for Young Adults with Autism
Pediatrics published a systemic review on vocational interventions for young adults (ages 13-30 years of age) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Only 5 studies were included and all were of poor quality. The main focus of the research articles utilized on-the-job supports as the vocational/employment intervention. The results of the short term studies indicated the […]
3 Free Dressing Games for the Smartboard or Computer
Learning to get dressed independently can be a difficult skill. There are many ways to learn and practice this skill in real life situations obviously but sometimes a little novelty can add some motivation for a child. These are obviously not the only games available but I like these because there are no advertisements that […]
Build on a Child’s Strengths – Everyone is a Star
Parents, teachers and therapists need to find each child’s strengths and build upon those strengths. Every child is a star at something. Need some ideas to determine what a child’s strengths may be? Here is a list of positive character traits and talents: adventurous active agile artistic attentive aware articulate amusing big-hearted blissful brave bright […]
Go on an Autumn Handwriting Hunt – Free Printable
Go on an Autumn handwriting hunt. Cut out the cards and hide. The children have to find the cards, write the word down and unscramble the mystery word. Download a free Autumn Handwriting Hunt at Your Therapy Source.