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Speech Recognition Software Evaluation
Heard about this from @KarenJan on Twitter. Speech recognition software enables computer users to use voice commands to control the computer such as typing and mouse functions. Some students with dysgraphia, physical or learning disabilities use this type of software. If you are thinking of recommending speech recognition software for a student, you may want […]
Benefits of Short Bouts of Physical Activity
A recent study in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity offers some exciting research regarding physical activity in boys. The researchers studied physical activity levels in 47 boys(ages 8-10 years old)using accelerometry for seven days. After the seven days they measured waist circumference, aerobic fitness and microvascular function. The researchers discovered that the boys performed […]
Easy Stand Bantam
Here is a short video on the benefits of the EasyStand bantam. Would love to hear in the comments section what therapists and parents think of this product – likes or dislikes.
Kite Flying – Spring Outdoor Activity
Children absolutely love to fly a kite. They love the challenge and the thrill of getting the kite up and in the air. Then they progress to the challenge of keeping the kite in the air and out of the trees. Kite flying requires eye hand coordination, motor planning, body awareness and gross motor skills. […]
Bilateral Coordination, Eye Foot Coordination and Motor Planning
Here is a four year old boy working on bilateral coordination, eye foot coordination and motor planning skills. He has velcro attached to his feet. We are using a velcro ball from velcro catch game. Try this is standing for older children to really challenge their balance (SUPERVISE CLOSELY).
Simulated Hippotherapy
Researchers at Baylor University have created a mechanical horse to mimic the actions of a real horse. The goal of the project is to have a machine that children or adults can use if they are scared of horses or if they can not get up high on the horse. This mechanical horse is the […]
Project ACES – Gets Kids Moving
May 6th is the date for Project ACES (All Children Exercise Simultaneously). Project ACES was started to help celebrate in May for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. The goal of the project is to encourage physical fitness through daily exercise and to live healthy lives. This is a great way for school based therapists […]
Teacher Appreciation Ideas
May 5th is Teacher Appreciation Day. Depending upon the types of children that are in the classroom try some of these ideas: 1. Give the teacher a basket of fidgets to use in the classroom as a sign of your appreciation 2. Offer to host a party. If the children earn enough rewards, have a […]
Occupational Therapy Blog Carnival Edition #3
Your Therapy Source Inc is the host this month for the OT Blog Carnival Edition #3. This is a summary of the blog posts that were submitted for the Blog Carnival. There was no specific topic for this edition therefore there is a variety of topics discussed. I have started with the pediatric posts since […]
FDA Report on Botox and Cerebral Palsy
The FDA has added some updated information regarding the use of Botox in children. They are now requiring that all manufacturers of Botox add a box warning “regarding the risk of adverse events when the effects of the toxin spread beyond the site where it was injected”. The manufacturers also have to come up with […]