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Using Video Modeling to Help Students Transition Between Activities
Have you ever considered using video modeling to help students transition between activities? During the elementary and preschool day, transitions account for 25% of the day. That’s a lot of transitions! No wonder why teachers ask OTs and PTs for help when students are having difficulties with transitions. Skills Needed for Successful Transitions in the […]
Working Memory Practice Exercise
Working memory is a part of short-term memory that allows us to hold and use information in our minds for brief periods of time. It is used when a student needs to think and remember at the same time. You can get a working memory practice exercise for your students below. Dr. Erica Warren, a learning […]
What is Working Memory and Hemispheric Integration?
What is Working Memory? Many times, parents may ask teachers and therapists what is working memory? Working memory is a part of short-term memory that allows us to hold and use information in our minds for brief periods of time. It can be defined as “a dynamic process that involves reviewing new information and retrieving, […]
September 2018 Digital Magazine for Occupational and Physical Theray
Better late than never! The September 2018 Digital Magazine for Occupational and Physical Therapy has been posted. This months articles include: HOW TO CHANGE FROM A NEGATIVE TO A POSITIVE MINDSETEXTENDED TIME FOR TESTS – WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY? VISUAL MOTOR SKILLS, EXECUTIVE FUNCTION, AND ACHIEVEMENT IN CHILDRENWILL MY CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY RUN? VISUAL TREATMENTS FOR […]
Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids
There are many benefits of deep breathing exercises for kids. Not only will they help children but the adults who are leading the deep breathing exercises will also benefit. 10 Benefits of Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids Decreases stress. Reduces anxiety. Helps you to remain calm. Strengthens sustained attention. Sharpens the ability to focus and learn. […]
8 Suggestions for IEP Reviews at the Start of the School Year
Do you do IEP reviews at the start of the school year? As the new school year starts, it is important for related service providers, teachers, parents and students to review the IEP. Reviewing IEP for multiple students can be very time consuming therefore in order to be productive focus on the important parts of […]
Would you like to write up OT evaluations in half the time?
Do you dread writing up evaluations? Do you struggle to squeeze in the time to get the eval done before the student’s upcoming IEP meeting? Would you like to write up OT evaluations in half the time? The daily schedule of a school-based therapist is super busy. Most therapists, land up writing up reports late […]
5 FREE Printables that Incorporate Movement and Learning
Research indicates that children benefit from when teachers incorporate movement and learning. Here at Your Therapy Source, we focus on creating ready to go activities to encourage physical activity, balance, coordination, fine motor skills, locomotor skills AND cognitive skills. Research has shown that 5-20 minute movement breaks in the classroom can positively affect the following: […]
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 […]