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Reindeer Testing
Get kids moving and test their reindeer skills with this checklist from YourTherapySource.
Fit Kids and Higher Test Scores
Yet again, more research to support that children who are fit perform better in school. The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness has published research on 312, 6th through 8th grade students, from Michigan. The researchers gathered data on the students body fat, muscular strength, flexibility and endurance. These fitness scores were then compared […]
LEGO Grant
LEGO is now accepting grant applications for this quarter until January 15, 2013. The average $500 – $5000 grant supports:“qualified tax-exempt organizations (as determined under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code) including educational organizations as defined in USC 26 § 170 (C) with specific, identifiable needs primarily in these areas of support: Early […]
Zentangle Doodles
Have you ever heard of Zentangles? It is a fun doodle drawing that encourages visual motor skills, creativity and relaxation. Simply start out by drawing a rectangle on a small piece of paper (ie half of an index card). Draw a few squiggle lines inside the rectangle. Now doodle different patterns in each box. There […]
Sitting Upright Helps with Learning
Many times pediatric therapists recommend environmental modifications to help children sit up on their own or to sit with an upright posture. Whether it be a “Bumbo™” or “Tumble Form” type seat for babies or an adapted chair for older children, therapists know that by providing proper seating the child is better prepared to free up […]
Helping Students and Families Pick Sports
As pediatric therapists, families and students may come to us for suggestions on participation in organized sports for children with disabilities. We can make recommendations based on a child’s strengths. When a child is evaluated for therapy services, frequently depending upon what evaluation tool is used, you can determine areas of strength such as balance, […]
Concussion Guidelines for Children
Mild traumatic brain injury is serious in children. There are recommendations to follow after a child experiences a mild concussion. CanChild has some informative flyers to download to offer printable guidelines regarding returning to physical activity or school following concussion. These flyers walk you through the specific steps or stages following the injury so that […]
December 2012 Digital Magazine
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
Shoe Lacing Techniques?
I came across this blogpost, Running Shoe Lacing Techniques, regarding different ways to tie your running sneakers based on different issues you are having with your sneakers or feet. I have never tried different lacing techniques to help the foot position of children. For children with mild delays this might be an inexpensive technique to […]
Christmas Categories
Print and play this Christmas categories game to practice handwriting.