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How Often Should PreK Students Have Movement Groups?
School-based occupational and physical therapists frequently recommend and educate PreK teachers on the benefits of motor skill activities throughout the day. An important question to answer is how often should preK students have movement groups? A systemic research review was conducted on exploring the relationship between fundamental motor skill interventions and physical activity levels in […]
Gross Motor and Social Skills in Boys with Autism
Pediatric Physical Therapy published research on the relationship between gross motor and social skills in boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Previous research has indicated that gross motor deficits were related to ASD symptom severity in toddlers and adolescents although there has not been a clear relationship between these areas across 4- to 12.5-year-olds. The participants […]
Increasing Classroom Participation of Students with Delays
Recent research was published by the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy on increasing classroom participation of students with delays. Previous research has indicated that students with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been found to participate less in school-based activities. The purpose of the current study was to compare the effectiveness of combined in-services and collaborative […]
Fine Motor and Logic Skills Freebie
If you are looking for a one page printable to challenge fine motor and logic skills check out this freebie from the Simple Cut and Glue Sudoku download. You can download the freebie at the bottom of the post. How to Complete the Simple Cut and Glue Sudoku Activity Print out the fine motor and […]
Strengthen Cognitive Skills for Reading and Writing
Do you work with students who struggle with letter identification or letter reversals? Have you run out of fun ideas to practice the skills necessary to determine the differences between similar letters like B and D? This free maze will help strengthen cognitive skills for reading and writing by working on recognizing the correct letter. […]
Tips to Stay Healthy and Energized at Work and Home
Tips to Stay Healthy and Energized at Work and Home With back to school time in full swing, you all know that the routine of the school year can be difficult. As school-based therapists, teachers and parents by the end of each day, you can feel exhausted, worn out and defeated. Self-care is so important […]
How to Help Children Sleep
With the start of school, it is crucial that children get back into a regular sleep routine. Here are a few suggestions on how to help children sleep. Children can focus and learn better after a good night sleep. One of the easiest ways to accomplish a regular sleep schedule is to follow a daily routine. […]
How to Use Yoga to Reduce Anxiety in Children
The rate of anxiety in children has been increasing over the last several years. Previous research has indicated that yoga can help reduce anxiety in children. A recent study examined how to use yoga to reduce anxiety in children. The study looked at the effects of 10 minutes of daily yoga on the anxiety levels […]
Visual Treatments for Developmental Dyslexia
Visual Treatments for Developmental Dyslexia There is conflicting research on the benefits of visual treatments for developmental dyslexia. Recently, the article “What is Developmental Dyslexia?” written by John Stein discussed in detail the phonological theory of dyslexia and the pathophysiological visual and auditory mechanisms that can cause phonological problems. The researcher reports on the importance of […]
Will my child with cerebral palsy run?
Will my child with cerebral palsy run? Many times as therapists, parents, and teachers may ask will my child with cerebral palsy run? Of course, we first get the question will they learn to walk but soon after running is the new goal. Recent research highlighted key points to help predict the ability to run […]