If you are looking for a work out app to provide to older children who receive occupational or physical therapy check out Sworkit. This is a FREE app on your iOs device, android device or computer. I have been checking this app and I am very impressed for older children through adults. Basically you choose what type […]
Stenzzles is a new type of puzzle created by ThinkFun. I received a complimentary copy of the puzzle to review for the blog. This sports collection Stenzzles was a fun, challenging layered puzzle. Basically, you match the layers of colors in the puzzle to the picture provided. There are 8 different cards that can be […]
Autism published research on the relationship between motor skills, emotional/behavioral disturbances and autism. The sample consisted of 22 children with Asperger’s disorder (AD), 23 children with high functioning autism (HFA), 8 children with low functioning autism (LFD) and 20 typically developing children. Two assessments were completed for each child: Movement Assessment Battery for Children to measure of […]
Recent research published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine looked at the physical activity levels of 600 Canadian children ages 9-17. The research indicated that children needed at least 7 minutes per day of vigorous physical activity to prevent weight gain and obesity. The data indicated that the children spent 70% of their […]
Check out our latest sale ebook just in time for Thanksgiving therapy sessions or some activity ideas to send home over the break – Thanksgiving Poses.
Rite Aid is offering grants to programs that support health and wellness in the communities that Rite Aid operates. The award amounts vary and it is available non profit organizations. The grant application is due January 1, 2013. You can find out more information here.
The Journal of Child Neurology published research on the relationship between gross motor function and manual ability in cerebral palsy. Three hundred thirty two (332) Canadian children with cerebral palsy were included in the study. There was moderate overall agreement between the Gross Motor Function Classification System and Manual Ability Classification Scale Levels with a […]
The Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy published a research review on the effects of technology use to support written productivity in children with learning disabilities. A search revealed 27 papers that met inclusion criteria. The evidence in favor of using technology to support written productivity was a moderately low level and inconclusive. Trends did suggest a positive influence […]
Download this free template to make the paper “chain of events”. You can get the download at YourTherapySource.com.
Lately, I have been using a free metronome app on the iPhone to help teach gross motor skills. There are several metronome apps so pick the one that works best for you. I downloaded this one since it was free and it works fine for my purposes. Basically you can set the beat on the […]