Have You Ever Therapist Style I keep seeing all these point scales all over Facebook where you give yourself a score based on things that you have done. I thought it would be fun to create a Have You Ever Therapist Style. Give yourself one point for each statement that you have done during your […]
Top 10 Blog Posts from 2017 at Your Therapy Source Ever wonder what people read the most here at Your Therapy Source? Well, here is your answer from 2017. Here are the top 10 blog posts from 2017: 10. Color, Cut, Glue Summer 9. Norms for Core Strength in Children 8. 26 Calming Strategies for […]
Sensory Processing Disorder, Daily Functioning, and ADHD The European Journal of Paediatric Neurology published research on sensory processing disorder, daily functioning, and ADHD. The study included 77 children, ages 8-11 years old (37 with ADHD and 39 typical controls). Each child was evaluated using the Conner’s Parent Rating Scale-Revised: Short Form (CPRS–R:S), the Short Sensory Profile […]
Toe Walking and Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Research published research evaluating toe walking and severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Two studies were carried out. In study number one, 69 individuals with ASD and intellectual disability (average age 14 years old) were observed in the clinic and interviews took place with the main caregivers. The results indicated […]
Can you believe it will soon be 2018? I certainly can not. The Fall always seems to go by so quickly. Back to school quickly morphs into Halloween, then Thanksgiving, the December holidays and BOOM New Year’s Eve. The younger you are the better this celebration. Kids and teenagers love to stay up until midnight and parents […]
Praxis, Motor Skills, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Research in Developmental Disabilities examined the relationship of praxis, motor skills, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As pediatric therapists, we are well aware of the basic motor skill deficits in balance, gait, and coordination in children with ASD but it can be hard to establish relationships between cognition, symptom […]
Sleep, Bedtime Routines, Anxiety, and Autism The association between sleep, bedtime routines, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder in children is an important quality of life issue although there is a limited amount of research regarding this topic. Bedtime routines are a component of sleep hygiene defined as ‘a set of observable, repetitive behaviors which directly involve the child […]
Keyboarding Versus Handwriting Speed and Learning Disabilities Computers & Education published research investigating keyboarding versus handwriting speed and learning disabilities. Many individuals handwrite faster than they can keyboard. In order to close this gap, the researchers offered a touch-typing program which was completed by 17 neurotypical higher education students and 25 students with specific learning disabilities (i.e […]
Task-Oriented Training for Children with Hemiplegia The Journal of Physical Therapy published research on task-oriented training for children with hemiplegia. The researchers investigated the effects of task-oriented training (TOT) on hand dexterity and strength in 12 children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Six children were assigned to the experimental group who received the task-oriented training for […]
Unwrapped – Free Holiday Visual Spatial Puzzle This FREE holiday visual spatial puzzle is a fun challenge to complete on any holiday. Many of you work in school districts where there can be no mention of a specific holiday. This printable is secular – gifts and presents. Maybe you celebrate Christmas, maybe Hannukah, maybe it is […]