What is Self-Regulation?

The answer to the question,what is self-regulation, can be very complex.  In simple terms, self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning.  

What is the Definition of Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. It is how we deal with stressors and as such, lays the foundation for all other activity. Developing […]

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Vestibular System in Children and Cognitive Development

Have you ever observed associations between the vestibular system in children and cognitive development or behavioral outcomes?  If you are a pediatric Occupational or Physical Therapist,  you most likely have worked with children who have varying degrees of vestibular dysfunction. 

Have you ever observed associations between the vestibular system in children and cognitive development or behavioral outcomes?  If you are a pediatric Occupational or Physical Therapist,  you most likely have worked with children who have varying degrees of vestibular dysfunction.  A recent study examined closely the association between vertigo and cognitive and psychiatric conditions among […]

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Behavior Problems in the Classroom? Research says increase physical activity!

Do you have behavior problems in the classroom? Recent research indicates that increasing physical activity may help.

Do you have behavior problems in the classroom? Recent research indicates that increasing physical activity may help.  Sounds easy right? Well, how much physical activity? What kind of physical activity? These are all important details that need to be looked at closer when we look at strategies for behavior problems in the classroom. Previous research […]

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Developmental Coordination Disorder and Handwriting

Research was recently published on developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and handwriting to better understand handwriting dysfluency in children with DCD.  The study examined the accuracy and consistency of letter production both within and across different writing tasks.

Research was recently published on developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and handwriting to better understand handwriting dysfluency in children with DCD.  The study examined the accuracy and consistency of letter production both within and across different writing tasks. Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is defined by American Psychiatric Association as “children who have […]

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5 Tips for Therapists at IEP Occupational Therapy, PT or Speech Meetings

The real key to successful IEP occupational therapy, physical therapy or speech services meetings is proper preparation.

  IEP “season” is upon us at most school districts.  The real key to successful IEP occupational therapy, physical therapy or speech services meetings is proper preparation.  Here are 5 tips to help therapists participate in successful IEP meetings. Suggestions for a Successful IEP Occupational Therapy Meetings Communicate, communicate, communicate! One of the most important […]

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