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Pediatric Sitting Gadget
Here is an interesting sitting gadget for children with and without special needs called the Nada Chair. The Nada Chair is a sling that you wrap around the child’s back (or adults) and knees. The knees are used as a helper to stabilize the back. There are also stretch straps that you can purchase to […]
School Based PT’s and Standing Programs
Survey results on standing frame prescription and implementation by school based physical therapists was published in the latest issue of Pediatric Physical Therapy. The survey results indicated that most school based PT’s prescribe standing programs based on ambulatory status and specific needs. The benefits of standing programs were rated very important for social and educational […]
Summer OT/PT/Speech Program News Story
Here is a great news story about an innovative summer program idea. They raise the money to provide therapy services over the summer for free for children with special needs. Heard about this from @AdvanceforOT on Twitter.
Enuresis and ADHD
Recent research in the Journal of Pediatrics reports on ADHD and enuresis (bedwetting). Enuresis in children with ADHD occurs at a higher rate but the cause for this is unknown. The researchers studied 344 children with ADHD ages 6-12 years old. Out of the 344 children, 16.9% had nocturnal enuresis. The 16.9% had more inattentive […]
ADHD and Balance
The Journal of Pediatrics published research on children with ADHD (Type C) and sensory organization. The sensory organization of standing balance of 43 children with ADHD-C was compared to typically developing children. The children with ADHD-C scored significantly lower equilibrium scores, somatosensory, vestibular and visual ratios on the Sensory Organization Test(SOT). The largest difference was […]
Adaptive Ice Skating
Now I know this is not the time of year to be discussing ice skating, but on this very hot day I can at least think about colder weather. Developmental Neurorehabilitation reports on an adaptive ice skating program which was evaluated. Twenty two children with developmental disabilities participated in a 1x/week group for 6 weeks. […]
Sensory Recipes Including Gluten Free
Pediatric therapists, parents and teachers use sensory recipes daily. Here is a collection of fun ones from the Internet to explore. 1. Recipes for Sensory Fun: This is a nice 5 page download created by a therapy company to hand out to parents. 2. Fun and Messy Dough Recipes: This has all the favorites plus […]
More Research on Why You Should Turn Off TV
Two recent studies once again recommend that television and screen time should be limited for all children. Pediatrics recently published research on Vitamin D deficiencies in children. Over 6,000 children were studied with 9% being Vitamin D deficient and 61% being Vitamin D insufficient. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with a higher risk […]
Evidence Based Tips on Childhood Obesity and Physical Activity
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) published a fact sheet on childhood obesity and physical activity. Here are several of the suggested recommendations based on research: 1. 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day for children ages 5-18 years old. 2. Preschoolers should participate in 60 minutes of unstructured physical activity […]
Rock Smash Sensory Motor Activity Idea