Here is a super simple but super effective name recognition activity. Begin with writing the child’s name on an index card. Write it a second time on another index card. Cut the first letter of the name off of the index card creating a two piece puzzle to create the name. If the child can […]
The Journal of Neurophysiology and the Journal of Neuroscience published research on 130 typically developing children ages 4 to 16 using a new tool to precisely measure fine motor control. The findings indicated that even the 16 year old teenagers were continuing to improve fine motor skills. This ability was not only tied to brain […]
Head on over to get a free sample school routine life skill checklist to track quarterly progress towards life skills goals. You can enter the data into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and the graph will automatically create a visual representation of progress. You can edit the spreadsheet to add or remove life skill goals. It […]
Child Development published research on the importance of block play in over one hundred preschoolers. The children in the study who were better at copying block patterns were also better at early math skills. Copying block pattern consisted of knowing whether a block went above or below with the blocks properly aligned. The results also indicated that children from […]
Pediatrics published research on 248 moderately preterm (born at 32-35 weeks gestation) and 130 full term, seven year old children. The children underwent various assessments including IQ, memory, attention, visual perception, motor skills, visual motor skills, and parental report of executive functioning. The following results were recorded: moderately preterm group performed significantly worse on total and performance IQ, […]
Try this Jack-O-Lantern challenge maze. Draw a line through the matching pumpkin from start to finish. This activity encourages visual motor and higher level visual discrimination skills. You can download it for free athttps://www.yourtherapysource.com/freejackolanternmaze.html
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities published research on the sleep problems and symptom severity in children with autism. Using mother’s reports, 109 children with autism (without any co-morbid diagnoses) were studied. The following results were reported: positive correlation between the severity of sleep problems and the severity of autism symptoms sleep onset delay and sleep […]
Simple Visual Closure Activity Here is a simple and easy visual closure activity with some cutting practice thrown in there. For this activity you will need: 1. Small file folders or folded cardstock – I had some small index card file folders that were perfect for this activity. 2. magazine 3. scissors 4. glue […]
If you are like me, you have frequently had questions from parents regarding how to help their children with sensory processing difficulties fall asleep and to stay asleep. Now there is Autism Sleeps, written by Ileana McCaigue, who has over 36 years of experience as an occupational therapist and she has sensory integration certification. Autism Sleeps™ […]
Here is a free printable to have children copy the clay monsters exactly. This is an excellent activity to encourage fine motor skills, finger and hand strengthening and visual spatial skills. Head on over to Your Therapy Source at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeclaymonster.html to get the free download.