Here is a fun activity for children of all abilities. Add or eliminate steps depending upon the child’s ability. Step One: Write on a piece of paper in white crayon. This can be something more difficult like a mystery note to practice letter formation or try something simpler like a scribble. If necessary, have an […]
This years theme is “Move Forward Physical Therapy Brings Motion to Life”. The focus is on how PT can help you achieve long term quality of life. Here are 10 suggestions to celebrate PT Month in a school or pediatric setting: 1. Think of an activity club that you could start at the school to […]
An article in a recent issue of Pediatrics brings up an interesting point when dealing with mothers of young children and their child’s development. Three focus groups, consisting of mothers of children who received early intervention, mothers of typically developing children and specialists were studied. Most mothers indicated a “non alarmist style of communicating if […]
Open publication – Free publishing – More autism
Just finished reading an excellent article in Advance for PT/PTA’s entitled Through the Trees. This is the story of identical twins who have autism and their experiences with hiking. You can view the entire article on their digital edition at Advance For PT/PTA’s. The article offers some excellent benefits on hiking for children with developmental […]
Here is an activity idea that encourages fine motor and gross motor skill development. Great for an indoor movement activity. You will need low adhesion painter’s tape. This is available at painting or hardware stores. It comes up easily from the floor or rugs (would not use it on any type of expensive flooring though […]
A recent study caught my eye that television is not working when it comes to teaching action verbs to young children. Funny, but I could have told them that. Not sure why anyone would want to use a television set to teach a young child anything. To use it as a babysitter for a few […]
Here is a simple and free assistive technology to read the words on the web or text. At www.ReadtheWords.com you can type and have the text read to you in various voices. The voices sound quite clear and are available in male and female. This is a great free tool to help children with comprehending […]
Wanted to grab your attention with the title – hope it worked. So I am sure you are wondering what you can do to get a child to fall asleep faster… How about a guess – A. Warm milk and cookiesB. TV before bedC. Sleeping in Mom’s bedD. Increase activity. If you answered D you […]
Recently, there have been more studies on autism and motor skill development. Many children with autism exhibit delays in motor skill acquisition. Some research has shown deficits in the following areas: 1. dynamic balance and diadochokinesis (rapid pronation/supination of forearms)2. fine motor skills with regards to timed movements3. increased variability to perform simple movements4. performing […]