The P. Buckley Moss Foundation is offering grant money for art programs that support children with learning differences. The application process is open from May 2012 through September 30,2012 for 2013 programs. “Applications may be made for a grant up to $1,000 to support a new or evolving program that integrates the arts into educational […]
A recent study indicates that tablet computers may interfere with programmable shunts. The researchers discovered the following when exposing programmable shunts to the iPad2: at distances between 0 and 1 cm, the settings had changed in 58 percent of the valves. after exposure at distances between 1 and 2.5 cm the settings had changed in […]
Here is a simple adaptation to create a ball that makes some noise. This is a great tool to work on catching or hitting a ball for children who are visually impaired or who are just learning how to catch. By adding the noise to the ball, it provides additional sensory input for the child […]
A study in Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology reports on visual dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy. Since 60-70% of children with cerebral palsy have cerebral visual impairment, this study wanted to explore the visual dysfunction further. One hundred twenty nine patients with cerebral palsy ranging in age from 3 months to 15 years old […]
After seeing this idea at JDaneil4’s Mom blog about using a hole punch with play dough, I created some quick templates for using hole punched play dough. What a great way to sneak in some hand strengthening by using the hole punch. It is not just the hole punch, you have to flatten the dough […]
More and more schools are starting gardening programs. Here is an informative video on some suggestions for adapting garden tools. Although the tools are geared for use by one boy (who used his feet and legs for the activities), the ideas could easily be adapted for other individuals. Worth a watch if your school or […]
Pediatrics published research on a survey completed by 1691 children on physical activity levels and quality of life from the average age of 12.7 years and again five years later. The results indicated that adolescents who participated in regular physical activity had a higher perceived quality of life. The children who participated in high levels […]
Get this set of free printable to create faces using clay or wipe off markers. You can download it at YourTherapySource.com.
A recent study examined administrators, therapists and parents perceptions on the use of pediatric group therapy. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with 13 administrators, 19 therapists and 5 parents of children with special needs. The results indicated the following: adminstrators perceived groups to help with accessibility to services increased effort on the part of […]
A recent study was done comparing 8 first grade classrooms who participated in either a teacher designed handwriting program or the Handwriting Without Tears handwriting program. The Minnesota Handwriting Assessment was used for pre test and post test scores. The results indicated that the first grade students who participated in the teacher designed handwriting program […]