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5 Fun Physical Activities to do for National Get Outdoors Day!
Tomorrow is National Get Outdoors Day (June 13, 2009). Here are 5 fun activities to do with children outdoors. 1. Go to the playground – go visit a local playground and explore allthe climbing equipment, swings and slides. Supervise and assistyour child as necessary. Sometimes all a child needs is someverbal reminders of how to […]
Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Visual Perceptual Activity
Here is a video of a fun outdoor activity idea, Create, Hide and Lace, that encourages fine motor, gross motor and visual perceptual skills. The children can create paper circles, hide them outdoors and run to lace them on the ribbon. Looking for more sensory motor ideas? Try these electronic books: Motor Magic: Turn Fine […]
Self Regulation as a Predictor of Academic Abilities
Self regulation is the ability of a person to tolerate sensations, situations and distress and form appropriate responses to that sensory input. Simply stated, it is the ability to control behavior. In children, self regulation matures just like other developmental processes. Children get older and learn to think before they act. Research continues to develop […]
10 Simple Activities to Encourage Physical Activity in the Classroom
Here is a great hand out to give to teachers to get students moving in the classroom. Just hit the print button!
Free Communication on the Go
Came across this website with free communication software downloads for smart phones and PDA’s (personal digital assistant) for autistic children. According to the website, it has been developed by a team of researchers and funded partially by Microsoft. It is meant to be used with young children or children with severe autism. You download the […]
Family TV Watching and Autism
I came across this article on TV watching and autism on Twitter from @cozycalm. Eileen Parker is owner of Cozy Calm Weighted Blanket Store. I really enjoyed reading this article because it is written from her own experiences (she has SPD, high functioning autism and OCD). Her blog offers interesting reading and helpful tips. She […]
Can you name one simple activity that encourages 6 developmental skills?
The answer is…MUSIC! Most children love to listen and dance to music. Music and dance are a great avenue to promote motor skills, listening skills and sensory processing skills. There are few movement activities that incorporate all of the 7 senses with minimal to no preparation. Therapists, parents and teachers love how easy it is […]
Digital Magazine from Your Therapy Source Inc June 2009
Our June issue is hot off the digital presses. Don’t forget about our free download for the month at www.YourTherapySource.com/newsletterinfo. Open publication – Free publishing – More adhd
Written Language Disorder
Pediatric occupational therapists have vast experience of working with children who have written language disorders. Symptoms of written language disorder can include problems with grammar, spelling, organization and handwriting. School based therapists see how far reaching this problem can be. In many school districts, teachers and administrators primary focus is how to improve reading skills. […]
Walk On – ESPN Video Inspiring!
Heard about this from @Empower4all on Twitter. Here is an inspiring video on a man’s love of golf. This is such a GREAT story.