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October 2018 Digital Magazine for Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapy
The October 2018 Digital Magazine for Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapy created by Your Therapy Source has been published. Table of Contents Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine October 2018: 8 SUGGESTIONS FOR IEP REVIEWS AT THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR DEEP BREATHING EXERCISES FOR CHILDREN HOW TO PREVENT SENSORY OVERLOAD AT SCHOOL WHAT IS WORKING MEMORY AND HEMISPHERIC […]
Weighted Lap Pad Use and Engagement in Class – Single Case Study Research
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities published a brief report on weighted lap pad use and engagement in class for a kindergarten student with autism spectrum disorder. The purpose of the study was to determine if a weighted lap pad intervention or an evidence-based practice of a structured work box intervention would result in […]
3 Behaviors Linked to Higher Mental Ability in Children
Parents play a key role in supporting children to maximize their potential at school. As we all know, what goes on in the home greatly affects what goes on at school and vice versa. Recent research on over 4000 children and adolescents in the United States, reveals that there are 3 behaviors linked to higher […]
Strategies for Self-Care
Have you come up for air at all yet? Back to school is such a crazy time of year. Around here it is our busiest time of year without a doubt. Everyone has to adjust to a new routine, expectations are high and schedules change. It can be exhausting when you work in a school […]
Relationship Between Motor Proficiency, Math, and Reading
The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health published a research review on the relationship between motor proficiency, math, and reading in school-aged children and adolescents. Previous research indicated that there are positive associations between physical activity, cognition, and academic performance in children. This review investigated which factors influence the relationship between motor proficiency, math, […]
Practice Self-Regulation Skills with Visual Supports and Games
As children develop motor skills and process sensory information they start to understand how their body can move slow, fast and all the speeds in between. Over time, children begin to learn to self-regulate and determine their “just right” body. Therapists, teachers, and parents can help children practice self-regulation skills with visual supports and games. […]
Clip Worm Fine Motor Activity Freebie
The clip worm fine motor activity is a simple and economical challenge for little fingers and hands. To start, dig through your recycle bin and grab some cardboard! You can download a FREE hand out of this activity at the bottom of the post. Materials Need for the Clip Worm Fine Motor Activity You will need: […]
Keyboarding and Motor Learning
Keyboarding is a complex task that requires students to internalize motor sequences in order to become proficient. Students need to use visual and kinesthetic feedback to locate and utilize the correct keys to produce written work. Starting with cogntion and vision, motor memory and self-correction, students slowly become efficient at keyboarding. Keyboarding and motor learning involve […]
Cat Fine Motor Game
There are so many of us who just love CATS! Adult and kids alike enjoy these cuddly creatures. This cat fine motor game requires fine motor skills to fill in the cat and you can download it for FREE below. Plus, you can watch a video of the game in action. How to Play the […]
Why is Body Awareness Important?
Body awareness is the ability to recognize where your body is in space. Your muscles and joints send your brain information about your body and how it moves. You may wonder why is body awareness important? Body awareness helps us to understand how to relate to objects and people at home, at school and outdoors. […]