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Benefits of Structured Bimanual Skill Practice
Research in Developmental Disabilities published research on the benefits of structured bimanual skill practice. Twenty children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) participated in the study in order to determine the importance of skill progression during intensive bimanual practice on movement coordination. Methodology of the Study on the Benefits of Structured Bimanual Skill Practice The […]
Kindergarten Teachers Need More Help for Handwriting Instruction
Do you get frustrated when you see young children have poor letter formation? Does it bother you when teachers don’t take the time for handwriting instruction? New research indicates that kindergarten teachers need more help for handwriting instruction. They would agree that they need more support in the area of handwriting. Methodology of the Study […]
Vestibular Exercise Program Helps Increase Balance and Agility
The American Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience published research on 17 children with Down Syndrome (DS) to determine the effect of a vestibular exercise program on balance, coordination, and agility. Methodology The 17 children were recruited from two summer enrichment programs and were divided into two groups based on age (group 1: 9.9 yrs – group 2: 18.4 […]
Finish the Picture Printables
Do you need an activity to practice symmetry, visual motor and visual closure skills? These cat finish the picture printables are FREE (download at the end of the post). It includes three levels of difficulty: What is visual closure? Visual closure is a visual perceptual skill that allows you to know what an object is […]
Crossing Midline Exercises
Do you work with students who have a difficult time crossing midline? Perhaps they experience visual spatial issues? These crossing midline exercises can not only help children crossing from left to right or right to left, they also encourage bilateral coordination skills, balance and strengthening. Crossing Midline Exercises #1 – Side bends You can perform […]
Improving Self-Regulation Skills for All Students
A systemic review and meta-analysis were recently completed on improving self-regulation skills for all students. There is an increasing amount of evidence supports the positive associations of self-regulation skills with health, social and educational outcomes. Information about the Study on Self-Regulation JAMA Pediatrics completed a systematic review and meta-analysis of rigorously evaluated interventions through July 2016 […]
Unicorn Fine Motor Activity
Are you looking for a cute, unicorn fine motor activity that is free? Well, look no further! This freebie includes the Color, Cut and Glue Unicorn Fine Motor Activity. You can download it at the bottom of the post. How to Complete the Unicorn Activity For preparation, all you have to do is print the […]
Tai Chi for Beginners Young and Old
Do you want to learn all about Tai Chi for beginners? Tai Chi focuses on specific postures which work to enhance energy flow throughout the body. It releases stress both in the mind and throughout the body and helps to improve the smoothness and flexibility within the joints. All ages can benefit from the practice […]
Just as we suspected…
Pediatric therapists are frequently quoted as saying young children’s motor skills are declining. Little ones enter school age with decreased fine motor and gross motor skills. We say “based on my experiences” or “in my clinical opinion” children’s motor skills are suffering. There is speculation that it is due to “bucket baby syndrome” – too […]
How to Help Students Develop Sensory Strategies that Work
For many students with sensory processing disorder, it is of utmost importance to determine how to help students develop sensory strategies that work to function more efficiently at school. Of course, there are some students who are not able to express their needs and observational skills and data collection are critical. Regardless, all students should […]