Sensory Preferences
Assist a child as necessary to complete this free printable worksheet to determine sensory diet activities for different situations. You can download the blank worksheet at YourTherapySource.com.
Perceptions on Pediatric Group Therapy Sessions
A recent study examined administrators, therapists and parents perceptions on the use of pediatric group therapy. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with 13 administrators, 19 therapists and 5 parents of children with special needs. The results indicated the following: adminstrators perceived groups to help with accessibility to services increased effort on the part of […]
End of Year Lists for Students by the Students
Have you ever considered having the children you currently work with create a list of advice or tips for other children for the next school year? You could ask the children to submit tips and suggestions that make functional tasks easier for them. This activity will hopefully empower the children to see that they can […]
Roll and Pull Activity Idea
Here is a simple, cheap game to make that encourages fine motor skills, grasp and grading of movements. Get the directions at YourTherapySource.com.
Jackpot for Handwriting Research
I came across this jackpot for handwriting research and information today. There was a handwriting summit a few weeks ago in Washington DC sponsored by Zaner Bloser. Now they have put up all the research presentations which you can view in full online for free. You can watch the videos and even get the slides […]
Occupational Therapy Reminders
Do you ever with you could just give the teacher a quick reminder of what needs to be carried over in the classroom? Therapists and teachers are so busy managing classrooms that these quick tips can really come in handy. You can download 4 free handwriting reminders and/or get the whole set of 80+ tips, […]
Accommodation for Shoe Tying?
I came across a young soccer player wearing this on her indoor soccer sneakers this past weekend. This was a new product to me but I thought it was worth a mention although I have not personally used these. It is worn over the laces to make sure the sneakers stay tied during the game. […]
Video Activity – Cup Challenge
Combine movement and learning with this fun challenge using 3 oz plastic cups and a recycled potato chip can to store them in. Download the template and get directions at YourTherapySource.com.
Product Review – Kindertools
Kindertools are a set of unique “helping handles” that help children to eat, brush their teeth, clean their nails, paint and color. The interesting part of Kindertools is the handles. On each of the 8 tools there is a specialized handle that allows for different grasp patterns. In addition, for the eating utensils the handles […]
Artist Trading Card Challenge
An OT blogger is hosting a fun artist trading card challenge in honor of World OT Day (October 27, 2011). She is challenging us to create artist trading cards that reflect occupational therapy. If you are unfamiliar with artist trading cards check out lesson plan for a group occupational therapy session. If she gets enough […]