Early Childhood Education Journal published research on 68 preschool children (34 low socioeconomic (SES) background and 34 typically developing) to compare the motor skill performance using the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales-2 (PDMS-2). Standard scores from each subtest (i.e., stationary, locomotion, object manipulation, grasping, and visual-motor integration) and three quotient scores were calculated for all the […]
The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research investigating the connection between motor skills (oral-motor, manual-motor) and speech and language deficits. Data analysis was performed examining a registry from children with autism spectrum disorder (n = 1781), 2–17 years of age, who completed a multidisciplinary evaluation that included diagnostic, physical, cognitive and behavioral assessments. After adjusting for […]
This blue bird color, write and draw freebie is from the latest digital download, Bird Color Packet. This activity is perfect for Spring time! Print out the black and white worksheet and ask the child to color the word blue, color the bird blue, write the word blue and draw something that is the color […]
Here is a fun freebie – 6 Body Part Awareness Activities and Printables. You can download your FREE copy at the bottom of the post. Directions Body Awareness Activities and Printables: Print the following two pages. Laminate for durability. Activity #1: Point to different body parts on the boy or the girl. Ask the child […]
Pediatrics published a meta-analysis on the association of children’s physical activity levels in childhood and adolescence with depression. Fifty studies (89,894 participants) were included from 2005-2015 that measured physical activity in childhood or adolescence and examined its association with depression The results indicated that stronger effect sizes were seen in studies with: cross-sectional versus longitudinal designs […]
The April 2017 Digital Magazine for Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapy has been published. You can view articles on the following topics: RESEARCH: CONSTRAINT INDUCED MOVEMENT THERAPY IMPROVES UPPER LIMB ACTIVITY SENSORY BEHAVIORS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AT HOME FOOD TACTILE PLAY AND FOOD PREFERENCES SENSORY PROFILES OF CHILDREN IN THE GENERAL POPULATION INFLUENCE OF […]
Looking for some easy, fun ideas for hand strengthening activities for kids that require little to no equipment and no, extensive preparation? Check out these free sample pages from The Hand Strengthening Handbook. Who knew you could do so many fun games and activities with donkey kicks? How about using rubber bands in some creative […]