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Motor Stereotypies
A literature review was performed on motor stereotypies defined as “diverse range of movements, behaviours, and/or vocalizations that are repetitive, lack clear function, and sometimes appear to have a negative impact upon an individual’s life”. Motor stereotypies commonly occur in children with autism. The review indicated that the purpose of motor stereotypies remained unknown but […]
Build A Bear Grant Money
What child does not like Build A Bear? Well, now therapists might like Build A Bear even more than the children. They are offering grant money for: “direct support for children in the areas of health and wellness such as childhood disease research foundations, child safety organizations, and organizations that serve children with special needs” […]
ADHD, Asperger Syndrome and Motor Skills
Recent research evaluated the motor skills of 36, eight to twelve year old boys (12 with ADHD, 12 with Asperger Syndrome and 12 typically developing peers). The Physical and Neurological Examination for Subtle Signs was used to evaluate the boys and the following was examined: 1) total speed of timed activities, 2) total overflow, and […]
Functional Performance and Achondroplasia
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published research on the functional performance of 35 Australian children, ages 3-7, with achondroplasia. The Functional Independence Measure for Children (WeeFIM-II) was used at 3, 5 or 7 years old. Improvements in function were noted from 3-5 years of age. Milestones were delayed across all ages and domains. The children […]
Unsung Heroes Grant
ING has started accepting applications for the ING Unsung Heroes Awards Program. This application is due on April 30, 2012. Here is some info from their website: “The ING Unsung Heroes® program recognizes those classroom heroes who take teaching to new heights and make learning fun. Each year, ING presents 100 grants totaling $240,000 to […]
Hand Strengthening Activity for Kids
Water Squirt Race
Video Analysis App
If you have an iPhone you have to check out this simple video analysis application called Time Motion. This app is very useful to record an activity and analyze it. Here is what you need to do to use it (and it is FREE!!!!) Step 1: Download the Time Motion app from the Apple. Step […]
Home Treadmill Training and Spina Bifada
Recent research was published on a home treadmill training program for children with spina bifada. Eighteen children were assigned to the experimental group who participated in a 12 week, 2 times per week, home based progressive treadmill training program. The 14 children in the control group had their usual care for the 12 weeks. The […]
Gait Assessment and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Journal of Child Neurology published research on the gait assessments of children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with long distance walking. Overall, the children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy exhibited significantly lower stride velocity and a less smooth trunk movement. When comparing the children with milder symptoms of Duchenne’s to children with more moderate symptoms, the milder […]
Neurofeedback and Autism
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published a review of current studies on neurofeedback and autism. The results indicated that the evidence does not support the use of neurofeedback in the treatment of autism. The researchers also found that any improvements noted from neurofeedback may have been addressing a co morbid diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity […]