A recent research study using a mouse model was published in the American Journal of Physiology – Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology comparing the soleus muscle in mice with Down syndrome and mice without Down syndrome. The results indicated that there was not a significant difference between the two groups of mice with regards to […]
Check out the latest video on creating some physical activity blocks. This makes a great brain break for the classroom – just shake the box to determine what activities to complete. Watch the video at YourTherapySource.com.
A poster presentation at the 2012 Society for Neuroscience annual meeting researchers reported on a small study using a digital tablet to record precise handwriting metrics of 12 boys with autism, 8 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and 12 controls. The tablet measured pen pressure, strokes, speed and precise letter formation while the children […]
Here are the top 10 blog posts from 2012: 10. Celebrate OT Month March 2012 – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/03/celebrate-ot-month.html 9. 3 Simple Group Games with a Hula Hoop – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/08/3-simple-group-games-with-hula-hoop.html 8. Fine Motor Skill Level and Handwriting – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/05/fine-motor-skill-level-and-handwriting.html 7. Pencil Grasp and Handwriting – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/07/pencil-grasp-and-handwriting.html 6. I Spy Movement Activities – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-spy-movement-breaks.html 5. Pincer Grasp on iPad – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/10/pincer-grasp-on-ipad.html 4. Handwriting and […]
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Practice drawing and handwriting skills with this printable to help design a new toy. You can download and print it at YourTherapySource.com.
Recent research was published in the Journal of Attention Disorders on a pilot study that looked at 17 children, grades K-3, who exhibited four or more hyperactivity/impulsivity symptoms on the Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating Scale. Each child participated in 26 minutes of continuous moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily over eight school weeks. The effects of response inhibition […]
I received several complimentary games including, Shrimp Cocktail, from BlueOrange games to test out. We have been having loads of fun with it. Basically, you want to identify what matches on three cards – either color, size, number or hat style. Once you find a match for all three you grab the starfish and announce […]
I came across this collection of pediatric occupational therapy videos created by OT students. I have watched a few of them and the information may be helpful to some pediatric OTs and their families. I found the video on Hygiene for Cerebral Palsy informative. It is interesting to see the OT students projects as well. Take […]
Get kids moving and test their reindeer skills with this checklist from YourTherapySource.