Came across this on the web this morning. Watch this video from CBS News on this new product. This is an excellent idea to get babies and young children with disabilities moving and exploring their environment as soon as possible. You can get more information about the ZipZac chair here. It looks like it costs […]
A study in Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology reports on visual dysfunction in children with cerebral palsy. Since 60-70% of children with cerebral palsy have cerebral visual impairment, this study wanted to explore the visual dysfunction further. One hundred twenty nine patients with cerebral palsy ranging in age from 3 months to 15 years old […]
Thanks to all the therapists who submitted their answer to the question: I love occupational therapy because… You can print a picture of either picture or both at YourTherapySource.com to hang up to celebrate OT month in April.
If you can not view the document visit www.YourTherapySource.com/magazine to download a pdf of the magazine. Open publication – Free publishing
I thought is would be fun to gather people’s responses to the following question: I love occupational therapy because… In about three weeks, I will gather all the responses and create some word art to share with everyone. Then you can display it for Occupational Therapy Month in April. Just keep your answers short please […]
The International Journal of Pediatrics recently published research entitled Aquatic Exercise Programs for Children and Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy:What Do We Know and Where Do We Go? It is a review article on research since 2005 on this topic. The results indicate that there is limited research on this topic. Most of the studies were […]
Zaner-Bloser contacted me to offer my readers a discount for Zaner-Bloser handwriting Fonts Online. It allows you to create worksheets, practice pages and more. They are offering it for $14.99 until 12/31/12. There is a free version so you can test it out if interested. Enter code ZBFOP to receive the paid version of ZB […]
Here is a simple, novel activity for quick movement breaks in the classroom or at home. Pour some colored rice or beans into a recycled water bottle. Write down several exercises that can be done with no equipment ie jumping jacks, marching in place, squats, etc. Write the activities on both sides of heavy duty […]
The results are in. Your favorite therapy resources and products from 2011… (if you can not view you can download the winners at YourTherapySource)
Here is a list of the top ten most viewed blog posts of 2011 from Your Therapy Source Inc: 10. Visual Motor Scores and Handwriting 9. Promoting Movement in the Classroom 8. Social Story Resources 7. Be Organized this School Year 6. Evidence Based Guidelines for Pediatric OT and PT 5. Make Your Own iPad […]