Research will be published on the focus and amount of pediatric occupational and physical therapy services for 399 children, ages 2-6 years old, with cerebral palsy. Parents completed a questionnaire over the telephone with therapists reporting the child’s Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) level. The results indicated the following regarding the amount of services: […]
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Recent research studied the effects of ankle foot orthotics on trunk postural control and lower limb coordination in 20 children (ages 4-12) with and without cerebral palsy. The results of tridimensional trunk kinematics and thigh, shank, and foot elevation angles while walking barefoot and with ankle foot orthotics indicated the following: significantly greater trunk excursions […]
The Edie Neurolearning Blog posted information on some research on the brain basis of dysgraphia. It appears to be very interesting although there is not a reference. It confirms what many pediatric therapists observe – many children require extensive visual monitoring of letter formation. Functional MRI’s compared “good writers” with “bad writers”. The testing revealed that […]
Here is something to try that does not have to necessarily do with swimming – immersion in one particular motor skill. When we are teaching a child a new motor skill or perhaps working on refining a motor skill, try bombarding the child with the skill. Here are some examples: The goal is to write […]
Came across these fun YouTube videos to use as a quick brain break for teachers in class or some activities during a therapy session. It reinforces learning right side from the left side, bilateral coordination, body awareness and following directions. Here is the BeanBag Beatbox #1: Here is Beanbag Beatbox #2: If you need more […]
Pediatrics published research on the relationship of IQ to motor skills. Data on motor skills and IQ was assessed on 460 children in educational and clinic settings. The results of the data analysis indicated that typical and atypical motor skills were seen at all levels of IQ. In addition the following was seen: “for each […]
Here is the tip of the day when using an iPad – use a mini sponge. A regular cellulose sponge cut up into a small piece will encourage the child to use a pincer grasp when using the iPad. In the pictures above, you can see the pincer grasp on the mini sponge. Now you […]
We have recently published What? Why? How? Series 2 which is a collection of 11 hand outs to describe what something is, why it is important and how you can help. Series 2 has a focus on fine motor skill development. You can download a free sample page on the dynamic tripod grip.
The latest issue of Your Therapy Source’s digital magazine for pediatric occupational and physical therapists is now available for free. It includes articles on motor skill practice, sensory processing and lots of freebies. If you can not view the document below go to YourTherapySource.com/magazine to download a pdf copy. Open publication – Free publishing