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Motor Skills Linked to Autism Severity in Young Children

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly has published research on motor skill deficiencies and the severity of symptoms in 159 young children (110 with autism diagnosis) ages 12 – 33 months. The researcher, Megan MacDonald, from Oregon State University, found the following: 1. children with autism were nearly a year behind their typical peers in […]

April 28, 2014/by Your Therapy Source

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Participation in Leisure and Sporting Activities for Children with Disabilities

CanChild has some excellent resources to help parents and youth encourage participation in leisure and sporting activities for children with disabilities. There is a participation knowledge hub with suggestions and hand outs to assess different activities. There is also several printable worksheets to help children decide what activities to participate in and what adaptations may […]

July 29, 2013/by Your Therapy Source

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