Often, pediatric Occupational or Physical Therapists work with children who have cerebral palsy and adaptive seating. A recent study on children with cerebral palsy, wheelchair positioning and the short term effects was published. The researchers evaluated the multidimensional effects of adaptive seating interventions for young children with non-ambulatory cerebral palsy. Methodology of the Study The […]
10 Physical Activities to Get the Brain Reading for Testing Research has shown that there are positive benefits for the brain from physical activity including academic achievement on test scores. With common core and state tests coming up, here are 10 physical activity suggestions to get the brain ready for testing or for brain breaks […]
Did you know that reading is associated with movement activities? Some research indicates that higher levels of physical activity and lower levels of sedentary time are associated with better brain structures and functions in children. With more and more classrooms under the pressures of state testing, academic time becomes a priority and students can be […]
Hand washing is important at any time of the year. During cold and flu season, it is even more important. Working in schools, we all know that they are breeding grounds for germs and dirty hands. The best way to prevent spreading germs and to stay healthy is to teach children proper hand washing techniques. […]
Research tells us that youth with Down Syndrome exhibit deficits in gross motor skills, fundamental motor skills, balance and postural control. A recent study examined using exercises for Down Syndrome therapy activities to improve balance skills. Types of Balance Balance can be assessed in different ways: static and dynamic or a combination of them both. […]
This fun and playful spring visual discrimination and visual motor activity is ready to print and play. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. Visual discrimination skills are the ability to determine differences and similarities between objects to help us to understand and interpret the environment around us. Visual motor skills, otherwise […]