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Self-Regulation and Early Writing Skills
Self-Regulation and Early Writing Skills Children with higher levels of self-regulation at the beginning of the school year achieved higher scores in reading, vocabulary, and math at the end of the school year. Researchers have concluded that improving self-regulation in children can improve academic achievement and behavioral responses. Recently, a study examined the relationship between […]
Eye Movements and ADHD
Eye Movements and ADHD Children with ADHD have decreased attention span and inhibition and increased hyperactivity and impulsivity. Recent research discussed eye movements and ADHD. Approximately 3-7% of school-aged children have ADHD, therefore, learning more about the visual system of these children is important. Research on the Visual System and ADHD There has been a considerable […]
Scissor Skill Freebie – Tiger Hat
Scissor Skill Freebie – Tiger Hat If you are looking for a quick, cute project to practice coloring, cutting and gluing, download this FREE scissor skills freebie to create a tiger hat. Not only is the black and white AND color copy free you also get the step by step directions to follow to complete […]
Tips for Students Who Complete School Work Slowly
Tips for Students Who Complete School Work Slowly Do you know students who complete school work slowly? Maybe it is a student in your classroom, on your therapy caseload or your own child, but some students have difficulties with the ability to complete school work within the time constraints of a class period, school day […]
Curriculum-Based Handwriting Programs – What Does the Research Say?
Curriculum-Based Handwriting Programs – What Does the Research Say? The American Journal Of Occupational Therapy recently published a systemic review of curriculum-based handwriting programs for students in preschool through second grade. Challenges with handwriting in school can have a negative impact on academic performance, Occupational therapy practitioners frequently help students improve handwriting legibility, speed, and […]
Physical Activity and Autism
Physical Activity and Autism Autism Research published a meta-analysis on physical activity and autism. The goal of the research was to determine the effect of physical activity interventions on children with autism spectrum disorder. The meta-analysis included 29 studies with 30 independent samples (N = 1009). The research on physical activity and autism indicated the […]
Clip Cards for Hand Strengthening – FREE
Clip Cards for Hand Strengthening Have you ever tried clip cards for hand strengthening? Clip cards are task cards for children to mark the correct answer using a clothespin. The opening and closing of the clothespin encourages hand strengthening. In addition, academic material can be reviewed such as colors, letters, numbers and letter sounds. This […]
Examining Gross Motor Progress in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Examining Gross Motor Progress in Children with Cerebral Palsy Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics published research examining gross motor progress in children with cerebral palsy. The researchers wanted to determine the factors that influence progress. The prospective study was based on 2048 assessments of 442 children (2-12 years old) diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The […]
May 2018 Issue of the Digital Magazine for Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Pediatric Physical Therapy
May 2018 Issue of the Digital Magazine for Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Pediatric Physical Therapy The May 2018 Issue of the Digital Magazine for Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Pediatric Physical Therapy has been posted. You can download the magazine for FREE at the end of this post. The Your Therapy Source digital magazine includes the […]
Penguin Fine Motor Activity – Free Printable Activity Pages
Penguin Fine Motor Activity – Free Printable Activity Pages There has been a lot of press lately about children entering school lacking fine motor skills. Occupational therapists and other professionals speculate that it is from a lack of fine motor skill practice and increased screen time for young children. The huge problem with this decrease in […]