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How to Help Children Improve Executive Functioning
How to Help Children Improve Executive Functioning Executive functions are a popular “buzz word” right now and with good reason. In a nutshell, executive functions include the following skills: inhibitory control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, reasoning, problem-solving and planning. These super-important skills can be improved with training which is good news since they are necessary […]
Idiopathic Toe Walking and ADHD
Idiopathic Toe Walking and ADHD Recent research examined the relationship between idiopathic toe walking and ADHD. Idiopathic toe walking was defined as a gait pattern with no contact between the heels and the ground in children older than 3 years. The study included 312 children diagnosed with ADHD, with a normal neurological examination, with no alterations in MRI […]
How to Help Students Transition Between Activities
How to Help Students Transition Between Activities Transition means change. Many students can have difficulty moving from one activity to the next. In early childhood classrooms, transitions from playtime to clean up time can be challenging. For older students, moving from recess back to the classroom can be disruptive and hard to manage. Whatever the […]
Strategies to Help Students Focus in the Classroom
Classrooms are busy places! A student’s visual focus and attention can dart around the room due to the many distractions. Other students, teachers, doors opening, windows, lights, bulletin boards, whiteboards, computer screens, the list goes on and on of what can disrupt students’ visual focus and attention. There are many different strategies to help students […]
How to Teach Organizational Skills to High School Students
How to Teach Organizational Skills to High School Students Do you work with older students who struggle with organizational and time management skills for large assignments or projects? Many students with ADHD can have a difficult time managing assignments, taking notes, and staying on task. These skills can be taught to help students be independent […]
10 Simple Activities to Improve Grip Strength in Children
10 Simple Activities to Improve Grip Strength in Children Developing grip strength in children is super important for everyday functional skills. Kids need to have adequate muscle strength to use the monkey bars, hold a writing utensil, use school supplies and get dressed. Young children can work on improving grip strength through play and everyday […]
Educating Caregivers Improves Self Care and Mobility Skills in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Educating Caregivers Improves Self Care and Mobility Skills in Children with Cerebral Palsy Do you spend time educating parents on how to carry over therapeutic activities? Most pediatric therapists do and recent research indicates it may be an integral part of improving self-care and mobility skills in children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Rehabilitation published a […]
Sensory Processing at Home Versus School in Children with Autism
Sensory Processing at Home Versus School in Children with ASD Do you find that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience higher levels of sensory dysfunction at home or school? Recent research investigated sensory processing at home versus school in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Each of the participants (41 children with ASD and 38 […]
Spring Fine Motor and Executive Function Skills Freebie
Spring Fine Motor and Executive Function Skills Freebie Are you in search of no-prep, Springtime activities to encourage fine motor and executive function skills? Well, search no more! Here is a three-page FREE sample download from the Spring Skill Builders packet, created by Thia Triggs, school-based Occupational Therapist. This Spring fine motor and executive […]
Spring Mystery Word Visual Perceptual Puzzle
Spring Mystery Word Visual Perceptual Puzzle Check out this Spring Mystery Word visual perceptual puzzle freebie! This FREE printable challenges letter recognition, visual constancy, visual scanning, visual discrimination and visual motor skills. ALL ON ONE PIECE OF PAPER – woohoo! You can download it at the bottom of this post. Solve the Spring Mystery Word visual […]