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Sensory Behaviors in Children with Autism at Home
Recent research examined atypical sensory and repetitive behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder through video recording observations to determine the influence of environmental factors. The participants included 32 children with autism spectrum disorder (2–12 years of age) engaging in sensory and repetitive behaviors during home activities. Using the video recording, behavioral coding was used to […]
Research: Constraint Induced Movement Therapy Improves Upper Limb Activity
The Journal of Physiotherapy completed a research review examining whether constraint-induced movement therapy improves upper limb activity and participation in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Only randomized trials (31 papers out of 597 screened abstracts) were included in the review. The randomized trials included children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy with any level of motor […]
March Digital Magazine Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapy
The March 2017 issue of the Your Therapy Source digital magazine for pediatric occupational and physical therapy has been published. The table of contents includes: PROPRIOCEPTION AND HANDWRITING LETTER REVERSALS AND ADHD MATH, MOVEMENT AND MOTOR SKILLS MANUAL MOTOR SKILLS, DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND AUTISM MOTOR SKILLS AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTION YOGA AND ADHD BRAIN ACTIVATION […]
Fresh Air Fitness Aerobic Activity
It is almost that time of year, when we can start heading outdoors everyday to enjoy the fresh air (although today when woke up it was only 14 degrees out). While we dream of warmer days, try this Fresh Air Fitness routine from the Spring Packet. Practice it indoors until you can bring the kids […]
Therapeutic Effects of Horseback Riding
The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation performed a research review to determine whether therapeutic riding and hippotherapy improve balance, motor function, gait, muscle symmetry, pelvic movement, psychosocial parameters, and the patients’ overall quality of life. Following a literature search, 16 articles were included in the review. Assessment revealed: most of the studies showed […]
7 Simple Tips to Help Students Process Sensory Information
Have you ever been in a classroom as an adult? Wow, they can be chaotic, loud and overwhelming for anyone. The days of students sitting in the desks quietly working are over. Cooperative learning, alternative seating arrangements and group projects have turned the classroom environment upside down. On one hand it is a constant learning […]
Brain Activation and Ball Skills
Do you know what parts of the brain are activated when a child learns ball handling skills? You might be surprised to find out that catching a ball requires all the lobes of the brain to work together! When you see a child reach their arms out to catch a ball various steps have already […]
Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Butterfly
Here is a freebie from the latest download – Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Bugs and Butterflies. It is perfect for Spring time which is right around the corner. This activity encourages: scissor practice, fine motor skills, sequencing and visual motor skills. DOWNLOAD the free Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Butterfly Find out more about […]
Cut and Number Puzzle
Here is a simple, no prep Cut and Number puzzle. Cut out the picture at the bottom of the page. Assemble it in number order, 1-5, and glue it back on to the top of the paper. Download your FREE Cut and Number puzzle below. Need more scissor skill activities? Check out: Cut and Paste […]
Manual Motor Skills, Daily Living Skills and Autism
Developmental Science published research examining the longitudinal development of manual motor skills and daily living skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Longitudinal grip strength and finger tapping, along with the relationship to current and future daily living skills, was evaluated in 90 individuals with ASD and 56 individuals with typical development who ranged […]