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W-Sitting and Hip Dysplasia
Often times as therapists, teachers, and parents it has been past practice to discourage children from w-sitting. We often recommended alternative sitting positions other than w-sitting. The negative effects that we often describe do not have research to support it. Examples of these negative effects that are not evidence based are the following: hip muscle […]
Motor Learning Strategies: The Five-Step Approach
As pediatric therapists, we constantly utilize motor learning strategies to help children acquire new motor skills. One motor learning strategy that has been heavily researched is Singer’s Five-Step Approach. Motor Learning Strategies: The Five Step Approach This approach to learning a new motor task consists of the following five steps: Readying The learner adopts a […]
Sensory Calming Activities – Learn What Works
There are many different sensory calming activities that children can do to help themselves self-regulate. Each child (and adult) has unique sensory preferences that can help them return their mind and body to a regulated, calm state. You can download a FREE 2 page Calm-O-Meter packet too! Look for the green box. 10 Suggestions for […]
Letter A Maze – Free Printable
Here is a cute, easy letter A maze for children for a quick, fun activity. You can download it for free at the bottom of the post. It is from the complete Printable Easy Mazes – Letters Aa to Zz. How to Complete the Letter A Maze The great thing about free printables is that […]
Keyboarding and Occupational Therapy
As our schools become more and more technology based with 1:1 devices, keyboarding has become an even more important skill for ALL students to master and this skill is sometimes addressed in occupational therapy. When students struggle with handwriting such as decreased legibility or slow writing speed, Occupational Therapists may recommend using computers and keyboarding. […]
Stability Balls in the Classroom – Do They Really Help Students?
Flexible seating in classrooms is becoming more and more popular to encourage improve posture, attention and behavior. It also allows for increased movement through the school day and student choice. Stability balls in the classroom are one of the most common choices. Recent research was conducted to help determine using stability balls in the classroom […]
Handwriting Problems and Solutions for Students with Learning Disabilities
School based occupational therapists and teachers frequently encounter handwriting problems and develop solutions for students with learning disabilities in schools. Many school districts are moving away from handwriting instruction although students are still required to submit handwritten assignments. Children with learning disabilities may have slow, illegible handwriting resulting in decreased written output. Students in early […]
Cerebral Palsy and Emotional Development
Children with cerebral palsy may experience delays in emotional development as well as physical development. Recent research took a closer look at emotional knowledge in children with cerebral palsy. The researchers wanted to determine if differences were present in emotion knowledge between children with cerebral and their typically developing peers, and examine its associations with […]
Transportation Activities for Preschoolers
If you are working on a transportation unit in PreK or kindergarten (or really any age), these fun transportation activities for preschoolers require no prep and work on fine motor and visual motor skills. There are FREE printables to go along with transportation ideas. Train Track Transportation Activity for Preschoolers or Any Train Loving Kid […]
Clothespin Activities for Kids
Wait, what? Clothespin activities for kids? You may be confused. You thought clothespins were for hanging clothes outdoors right? Well guess what? They are a great tool to work on finger and hand strengthening, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination for children. Occupational therapists and Montessori teachers will tell you how often they use […]