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Proprioception and Autism Spectrum Disorders
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on proprioceptive processing difficulties among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and developmental disabilities. A total of 86 children (32 with ASD, 26 children with development disabilities but not ASD and 28 neurotypical children) were scored on the Comprehensive Observations of Proprioception (COP). The COP observes 18 […]
Paint Shapes By Color – Free Printables
Check out the latest free printable – paint shapes by color, inspiration from Playing House. You can get the download at YourTherapySource.
Treadmill Training in Adolescents with CP
Recent research compared two groups of adolescents with cerebral palsy. One group was randomly assigned to treadmill training, 3 times per week, for 12 weeks. The other group participated in traditional physical therapy sessions (3x/ week for 12 weeks) which included mat activities, balance training, gait training and functional gross motor activities. Post test results […]
Nickelodeon Big Help Grant
The NEA Foundation – Nickelodeon Big Help grants are available to develop and implement programs that address “four key concerns – environmental awareness, health and wellness, students’ right to a quality public education, and active community involvement”. Find out more here.
I’m Bored Activities
Another tip of the day for therapists… provide classrooms with folders that have activities to do when students are bored. If the students have completed their assignments or they have some free time, then they could independently go access a folder or list of activity ideas to keep them busy. For children who need visual […]
Schedule Practice Time for Motor Skills
A new school year brings new students and new goals. Most students who receive therapy services have goals related to fine and gross motor skill development. As we know from motor learning theories individuals need practice time to learn and maintain motor skills. Therefore, therapists need to provide suggestions for ample practice time during the […]
More Great FREE Resources from CanChild
If you are a therapist who works with children who have developmental coordination disorder, you should check out these new resources from CanChild. They are providing free “Lunch and Learn” training packages for school based occupational therapists. Basically, the pdf documents walk you through all the steps to create some in house professional development for […]
Bilateral Math Facts
Here is a fun twist to do instead of traditional flash cards. Another big bonus is practicing visual tracking skills and bilateral coordination skills. View the video at YourTherapySource.com.
Free Math and Movement App
Click on video below to watch Here is another app that combines physical activity and basic math skills from PBS Kids called Fetch Lunch Rush. This iPhone app is free and you will need to print off the pdf pages of the numbers online before you can use it. It is a simple, fun game […]
5 Back to School Tips to Help Students with Motor Planning Deficits
Here are 5 back to school tips for students with motor planning deficits: 1. Take a tour: It can be difficult for children with motor planning issues to adapt to a new classroom, new hallways and new obstacles. Make sure the student feels comfortable in the new environment by allowing him/her ample time to explore […]