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Sensory Based Phenotypes for Autism?
Autism Research recently published research examining whether sensory differences can be used to classify subgroups of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The Short Sensory Profile was completed on 228 children with ASD ages 2-10 years old. The results indicated the following: 1. four distinct sensory subtypes were identified – (a) sensory adaptive (b) taste smell […]
Drawnimal App – Combines “Real” Drawing with Animation
I love when an app comes along that is different than every other app. Drawnimal is a new type of app although simple. It is currently free today (3/28/14). Basically, you put paper down underneath your iPad, draw the simple images it shows you on real paper (see picture above tail and mouse ears). Then […]
Finish the Picture Spring Edition – Tulips
Here is a freebie from the Finish the Picture Spring edition. You can download it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/holidayspringfreebie.html
Spinning Exercises for Kids
Combine fine motor and gross motor skills with this free printable to try some “spinning” exercises. To get the details and download the printable go to https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freespinningtop.html
Physical activity, Math and Children with Autism
Recently, a small research study was completed with 6 elementary students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who participated in a modified single-case design investigation. There was a four-day baseline phase followed by 13 days of an intervention phase that included structured physical activity based on the individual students’ needs, then a reversal phase for four […]
Self Regulated Strategy Development
Self regulated strategy development (SRSD) is an instructional model to teach writing strategies to students. SRSD has been researched and shown to result in significant and meaningful improvements in writing knowledge, writing quality, writing approach, self-regulation skills, and motivation. School based occupational therapists may focus on the actual skill of handwriting and also the […]
Flower Fine Motor Activities for Spring
Here are three different ideas using the same materials to encourage fine motor skills. To find out how to make the activities go to Your Therapy Source at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeflowers
Gesture Recognition App – Ball Strike
Have you heard of gesture recognition? It is the ability for the iPad camera to interact with your actions. There are a few, fun gesture recognition apps but I will start with my favorite one for today – Ball Strike. Free for lite version $0.99 for full version https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ballstrike/id541879968 This app is super fun. Using […]
Vertical Puzzles
Here is a simple way to make vertical puzzles. By hanging up the puzzles on the wall or in an upright position you encourage an increase in upper extremity active range of motion, wrist extension and can sneak in some gross motor skills (ie squatting and reaching up high). Find an old poster or use […]
Occupational Therapy Month Poster
Start to get ready for OT Month coming in April. Print and hang up this sign to get started. You can download the FREE OT month sign at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/otmonth3.html or check out the signs from previous years. Need ideas to celebrate? Check out previous blog posts: 10 Things to Do to Celebrate OT Month at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/blog1/2009/04/07/10-things-to-do-to-celebrate-ot-month/ Minute It […]