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Gait Analysis and Visual Input

The Journal of Physical Therapy Science published research on the effects of the modulation of optic flow speed on gait parameters in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.  Optic flow is the pattern of motion perceived at the retina, which specifies the direction of locomotion and provides vital feedback concerning an individual’s regulation of walking velocity. Gait analysis was completed […]

Postural Control and Repetitive Behaviors in Children with Autism

Recent research was published on postural control and repetitive behaviors in children with autism.    The participants including children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing controls ages 3-16. The center of pressure sway area during quiet, comfortable stance were compared to scores on the Repetitive Behavior Scale-Revised. The results indicated the following:  increased […]

Good Handwriting Good Grades

I have posted before on good fine motor skills in preK translating into better grades in Grade 2,  but I came across this video which is helpful to explain to someone why handwriting is still important in this day of technology.  This is the video from Florida International:

Sitting and Walking Predicts Vocabulary

Infant Behavior and Development published research on the attainment of sitting and walking and the development of productive vocabulary between ages 16 and 28 months. This longitudinal study found that the earlier the age of unsupported sitting predicted a larger productive vocabulary. In addition, an earlier age of walking predicted a faster rate of growth […]

Online Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Online occupational therapy, in particular, for whatever reason remains to be a hard topic for schools and the special education community to grasp. To address these concerns, Rosemarie Helton participated in a brief Q&A with Your Therapy Source about online occupational therapy and online therapy in general. Rosemarie Heltonis a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist […]

Development and Plagiocephaly

Pediatrics has published research comparing the developmental skills of children at 36 months with and without developmental plagiocephaly.  Over 400 children were studied by pediatricians and were assessed with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (BSID-III). The results indicated the following: children with developmental plagiocephaly scored lower across all scales including […]

Participate in National Handwriting Day

National Handwriting Day in January 23, 2013 so why not participate with a special project for the day.  Here are a few suggestions: 1.  Create some handwriting art – Practice writing your signature on one piece of paper using various mediums such as crayons, pencil, colored pencil, pens, markers and watercolors.  Want to work on […]

Top 10 Blog Posts from 2012

Here are the top 10 blog posts from 2012: 10.  Celebrate OT Month March 2012 – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/03/celebrate-ot-month.html 9.  3 Simple Group Games with a Hula Hoop – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/08/3-simple-group-games-with-hula-hoop.html 8.  Fine Motor Skill Level and Handwriting – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/05/fine-motor-skill-level-and-handwriting.html 7.  Pencil Grasp and Handwriting – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/07/pencil-grasp-and-handwriting.html 6.  I Spy Movement Activities – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/02/i-spy-movement-breaks.html 5.  Pincer Grasp on iPad – http://yourtherapysource.blogspot.com/2012/10/pincer-grasp-on-ipad.html 4.  Handwriting and […]