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Free Lesson Plan Form for Therapy Sessions
Therapists can follow in the footsteps of teachers and create lesson plans for therapy sessions. This can be especially useful for group sessions or push in therapy. When the lesson plan is written, provide a copy to the teacher or parent to inform them of your goals for the session. It is a great way […]
4 FREE Valentine’s Day Printables for OT and PT
Here are 4 free last minute printables for OT and PT to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. 1. Valentine’s Day Brain Break 2. Conversation Heart Clothes Pins 3. Multisensory Handwriting Freebie – Valentine’s Day 4. Valentine Pencil Critters to cut, fold and create. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!!!!
Motor Planning – Simple But Challenging Activity Idea
Here is a super simple but very challenging motor planning activity that requires no set up. Watch the video at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/videomotorplanningsteps
Baclofen Effects on Sitting in Children with Cerebral Palsy
The European Journal of Paediatric Neurology published research on the use of intrathecal baclofen (ITB) on sitting in 23 children (mean age 10 years 10 months) with cerebral palsy with severe spasticity. Using the sitting dimension of the Gross Motor Function Measure, sitting was compared prior to ITB and following ITB. The results indicated the […]
Free Music and Picture Schedule App
Here is an interesting, unique app to be used as a schedule throughout your child’s day. It is Everyday Grooves and is currently free. Basically, it is a set of songs that can used to help children go through the daily routine. There are songs to wake up, brush teeth, get dressed, take a bath, […]
Survey Results on Tablet/Smartphone Use Among Pediatric OTs and PTs
Check out the results from the Winter 2014 survey on tablet and smartphone use among pediatric OTs and PTs. There were over 300 responses. You can view the results at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/surveytablet.html Answer the latest survey on the effects of tablet/smartphone use on the development of young children here – https://www.yourtherapysource.com/survey.html
5 Reasons Why Recess is Important for Child Development
No matter what the weather, schools need to encourage recess time. Whether it be free play time outdoors on playground equipment, using loose parts (ie balls, jump ropes, etc) or indoor time on rainy, cold days, students benefit from the break for some of the following reasons: 1. Children learn self regulation and the ability […]
Free App to Help with Self Regulation, Deep Breathing and Motor Planning
Here is a nice FREE app for little ones who needs some guidance with self regulation and motor planning. It is called Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Street. There are 5 different scenarios that include showing a monster getting frustrated with completing a skill. The child has to tap, pop bubbles and more to […]
Voiding Dysfunction and Joint Hypermobility
The European Journal of Pediatrics published research on whether there is an increased prevalence of generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) in children with voiding dysfunction. The participants included 226 children (5 to 14 years) including 113 patients diagnosed with voiding dysfunction and 113 sex/age/body mass index-matched normal children were recruited. GJH was evaluated in both groups […]
5 Ways to Get the Most out of Therapy Sessions
Pediatric therapy sessions last for only a short period of time. A common frequency of pediatric therapy is 1 or 2 visits per week for a 30 minute sessions. It is very difficult to make substantial change during 30 minutes. Therefore, during each therapy session, therapists should be offering carry over of skills to the […]