Do you work with children who are unsafe on the playground at recess time? Perhaps it is a lack of body awareness, safety awareness or decreased motor skills but keep in mind it could be a lack of understanding of what the rules are during recess. Review rules with children at the start of the […]
Once a child has achieved a new motor skill check the following ways to determine if the child has truly mastered the skill: 1. Can the child demonstrate the skill in all environments? 2. Can the child explain why and when he/she will use the new skill? 3. Can the child teach the new skill […]
Download your free copy of Categories Word Finds – Fruits. You can either find the word, write the words Handwriting without Tears Style or write the words Zaner-Bloser style. Great for differentiated instruction, visual perceptual skills and handwriting practice. You can get download the freebie at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/categorywordsfree.html
The University of Bristol conducted research on almost 5000 children at age 7.5 years old. Using Mendelian randomization to look at changes in gene patterns they found a strong connection between asthma, BMI and body fat. Most significantly they found that the relative risk of asthma increased by 55 per cent for every extra unit […]
During the month of July the AOTA and other associations have banded together to promote #OTLifeHacks on social media. A life hack is any trick, shortcut, skill, or new method that helps to solve an everyday problem. Abby over at OT Cafe at http://abbypediatricot.blogspot.com/2014/07/otlifehack.html encouraged some other therapy bloggers to join in the #OTLifeHack fun. Here […]
Here are three ways to strengthen the muscles in the hands using simple items from around the kitchen: 1. Garlic Press and Mini Sponges: Cut up and wet some sponges. The child puts a mini sponge into the garlic press and squeezes the water out of the sponge. Not only does this strengthen the muscles […]
Pediatrics published research a systemic review of 2881 articles consisting of observational studies including children aged 0 to ≤18 years with (1) a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) diagnosis or moderate to heavy prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), or a mother with confirmed alcohol dependency or binge drinking during pregnancy, and (2) gross motor outcomes obtained by […]
As therapists, teachers and parents we have to teach our children. But, don’t forget that children learn through play! Download your copy for inspiration at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeplayposter [subscribe2]
