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Sensory Integration Therapy and Occupational Performance in Children with Autism
Sensory Integration Therapy and Occupational Performance in Children with Autism OTJR: Occupation, Participation, and Health published research investigating sensory integration therapy and occupational performance in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Thirty-one, 3-8 year old children, with ASD participated in the study with 16 receiving sensory integration therapy and 15 placed in a control group. Each child […]
Sensory Processing and Pretend Play
Sensory Processing and Pretend Play The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on sensory processing and pretend play in 42 typically developing children ages 5-7 years old. Each child was assessed with the Child Initiated Pretend Play Assessment and the Home and Main Classroom forms of the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM). The results of the […]
Girls with Autism Struggle More With Daily Routine Tasks
Girls with Autism Struggle More With Daily Routine Tasks The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research indicating that girls with autism struggle more with daily routine tasks. The study included an age and IQ-matched sample of 228 school-aged youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to assess sex differences on the Autism Diagnostic Observation […]
Color Cut Glue Scissor Practice for Winter
Color Cut Glue Scissor Practice for Winter We are back again with a new color, cut and glue project. This time it is for Winter! Download the Color Cut Glue Scissor Practice for Winter. The black and white printable activity pages encourage children to practice coloring, cutting out simple shapes, planning out where to glue the […]
Providing Related Services to Homebound Students Survey Results
Providing Related Services to Homebound Students Survey Results During the last quarter of 2017, Your Therapy Source posted a survey on providing related services to homebound students. A school-based therapist submitted a question regarding how other districts were providing related services to students who remain at home, therefore a survey was created to see how […]
January Digital Magazine for Pediatric OTs and PT
January Digital Magazine for Pediatric OTs and PTs The January Digital Magazine for Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapists has been posted. When you sign up for our email newsletter you will get access to the FREE digital magazine. You can sign up below to receive articles on: ORTHOGRAPHIC PROCESSING AND HANDWRITING POSTURAL STABILITY AND DYSLEXIA TASK-ORIENTED […]
Have You Ever Therapist Style
Have You Ever Therapist Style I keep seeing all these point scales all over Facebook where you give yourself a score based on things that you have done. I thought it would be fun to create a Have You Ever Therapist Style. Give yourself one point for each statement that you have done during your […]
Top 10 Blog Posts from 2017 at Your Therapy Source
Top 10 Blog Posts from 2017 at Your Therapy Source Ever wonder what people read the most here at Your Therapy Source? Well, here is your answer from 2017. Here are the top 10 blog posts from 2017: 10. Color, Cut, Glue Summer 9. Norms for Core Strength in Children 8. 26 Calming Strategies for […]
Sensory Processing Disorder, Daily Functioning, and ADHD
Sensory Processing Disorder, Daily Functioning, and ADHD The European Journal of Paediatric Neurology published research on sensory processing disorder, daily functioning, and ADHD. The study included 77 children, ages 8-11 years old (37 with ADHD and 39 typical controls). Each child was evaluated using the Conner’s Parent Rating Scale-Revised: Short Form (CPRS–R:S), the Short Sensory Profile […]
Toe Walking and Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder
Toe Walking and Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Research published research evaluating toe walking and severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Two studies were carried out. In study number one, 69 individuals with ASD and intellectual disability (average age 14 years old) were observed in the clinic and interviews took place with the main caregivers. The results indicated […]