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Pediatric Core Strengthening Exercises Using a Therapy Ball
Do you work with children who have weak core muscles? If you are a pediatric Occupational or Physical Therapist, you would likely answer yes to this question for 90-100% of the children that you treat. Many times, therapy sessions or home exercise programs focus on pediatric core strengthening exercises. There are so many pediatric core […]
Fostering Visual Spatial Intelligence in Children through Language
When children are learning new motor skills, it can be a wonderful opportunity to foster visual spatial intelligence in children. The definition of visual-spatial relations is the ability to visually perceive two or more objects in relation to each other and to yourself. How to Foster Visual Spatial Intelligence in Children Here is a question […]
Autism Exercise Programs Help Reduce Stereotypic Behaviors
Do you work with children who are on the autism spectrum? Are you aware that autism exercise programs have shown the potential to reduce stereotypic behaviors? Recent Research on Autism Exercise Programs Researchers recently conducted a study to investigate how autism exercise programs can help reduce stereotypic behaviors since these behaviors can potentially affect social […]
Button Practice: 5 Steps for Kids to Master Buttoning
Children can struggle when they learn how to button. They need lots of opportunities for button practice time. It can feel overwhelming to a child and stressful for the parents or teachers who are standing by to help if needed. If buttoning seems overwhelming to your child or student, start with the step below their […]
Free Printable Love Coupons – Great for Handwriting Practice!
If you are looking for a way to spread love and kindness, check out these free printable love coupons (and sneak in handwriting practice too). You can download the three pages for free at the end of the post. Why Love Coupons? When Valentine’s Day comes around or anytime you want to show someone an […]
Research Based Strategies for Teaching Letter Recognition – Try Handwriting
Teaching children how to learn their letters is an important skill in young children. When you consider different research based strategies for teaching letter recognition, do you think of handwriting practice? Maybe you think of writing the letters specifically, but research shows that writing in general can help with letter recognition. Research Based Strategies for […]
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Helps with Motor Planning and Head Control
Do you work with children who have unilateral cerebral palsy? If so, you are familiar with constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and hand-arm bimanual intensive therapy (HABIT). A recent study was published in the Journal of Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics that quantified the changes in joint movement control and motor planning of the […]
You are the Highlight of My Day Printable – Free
If you looking for a cute appreciation activity for Valentine’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, or anytime you want to lift someone’s spirits, check out this fun You are the Highlight of My Day printable. You can download it for free at the end of the blog post. This freebie is from the Love Activities, Cards, and […]
Emotional Regulation, Executive Function and ADHD Symptoms
Sometimes with ADHD symptoms it can be difficult to determine exactly what is going on in younger children. This can make it hard to create effective strategies in the classroom or at home. It is important to take a closer look at the all the various aspects of a student’s development including emotional regulation, executive […]
Social Skills, Motor Skills and Autism
How are social skills, motor skills and autism associated with each other? Previous research indicates that deficits in communication, social skills and motor skills are characteristics of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Research Review on Social Skills, Motor Skills and Autism A systematic research review examined the relationship between social skills, motor skills and autism. […]