Want a brief overview of the pros and cons of using the iPhone for assistive technology? Here is a great, short list of the good and the bad. Also included on this web page is a list of apps for the iPhone/iPad organized into sections for academics, organization, communication, social, fun, assistive technology and accessibility […]
Check out this news story about an 8 year old boy who invented the “Twistified Swing”. Seems like a simple way to adapt swing sets at home for vestibular sensory seekers. news sto
Thanks to a tip from @Therextras on Twitter or blog at Therextras.com, check out the PTJ Podcasts. These podcasts are provided by the American Physical Therapy Association. There are several topics on pediatric physical therapy. They also provide Bottom Line podcasts monthly. Essentially the research is summarized and translated for how it effects clinical practice. […]
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy has published research on children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and social participation. The social participation of twelve children with sensory processing disorder and 12 children without were compared. The results indicated that children with sensory processing disorder exhibit similar response patterns as children without SPD. A significant difference […]
Check out this website – OTCats.com. This is a collection of critically appraised topics (CAT) in occupational therapy. Although the brief summaries on topics are not peer reviewed it is a great place for information. You can submit CATS on different topics if interested. Click on topics to read the OT CATS that are currently […]
A new study has indicated that consistent bedtime routines for 4 year olds, result in higher scores in receptive and expressive language, phonological awareness, literacy and early math abilities. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that 4 year olds get at least 11 hours of sleep per night. This study had a sample size […]
Pediatrics published research on 60 preterm infants (range 25-33 weeks) without cerebral palsy. The infants were videotaped and movement was analyzed until 17 weeks post term. General movements were established as normal or abnormal. When the children were then 7-11 years old, intelligence testing was performed. Results indicated that if general movements were normal by […]
CVS Caremark Community Grants are accepting applications for grant awards until October 31, 2010. These grants are specifically for children with disabilities: “Our CVS Caremark Community Grants support programs that promote independence among children with disabilities including physical and occupational therapies, speech and hearing therapies, assistive technology and recreational therapies.” These grants are awarded to […]
A recent article in the Journal of Cystic Fibrosis reports that physical therapy education was very stressful for parents of toddlers with cystic fibrosis. The parents reported “psychological distress” from PT education. There were three factors that influenced the parents education: large volumes of information, educational resources and timing of education. The researchers recommend specific […]
Here is an interesting free download to adapt two Wii games for use with children who are visually impaired – VI Fit. This adapts Wii Tennis and Bowling. The VI Fit download provides audio and vibrotactile cues to direct the players where to hit and direct the balls. VI Tennis was tested on a group […]