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Motor Planning and Execution in Cerebral Palsy
Child Development and Neurology has published research on using magnetoencephalography (MEG) to examine the neural oscillatory responses of the sensorimotor cortices during the motor planning and movement execution stages of 13 children with typical development and 13 children with cerebral palsy (CP). The children had to perform knee extension while MEG recordings were acquired. The […]
Development of Motor Skills – Running
This post is the second in the series on the advanced development of motor skills. Just like walking, running skills progress from beginning skills to advanced running skills. Here is the progression for the development of advanced running skills: 1. Stride length increases 2. The increase in stride length results in greater forces being […]
30 Free or Low Cost Rewards for Pediatric Therapy
Sometimes students need some extra motivation to help them reach their goals in therapy. I am sure you can relate to spending extra money on stickers, candy and trinkets to keep on hand to help with behavior management and motivation. Here is a list of mostly free and a few low cost rewards to […]
Development of Locomotor Skills – Walking
Walking is the first in a series of blog posts on locomotor skills. Children can learn how to walk at a young age but to become an efficient walker the child’s abilities must progress. Here are the “steps” it takes to develop advanced walking: 1. The child’s stride length increases. This is due to […]
A Simple Toy
This is the second video this week I have seen that shows young children do not always need bells and whistles to entertain them. Sometimes we work too hard as therapists, teachers and parents to make sure we have the latest and greatest toys to entertain our children. Confucius once said “Life is really simple, […]
3 Simple Organizational Tips for Students
Students desks can get very messy but when a student has difficulties with organizational skills it can be even more difficult. Pencils roll away, worksheets get lost or crumpled and books are on the floor. Here are three simple ways to clean up and organize that desk space: 1. The Anti Roll Pencil – just […]
Predicting Handwriting Using Reading, Fine Motor and Visual Motor Skills
The Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools, & Early Intervention has published research on predicting handwriting performance in kindergarteners using reading, fine motor and visual motor measures. During the second semester of kindergarten, 48 students were assessed and the following results were recorded: 1. significant correlations were found between reading, handwriting, fine-motor, and visual-motor measures. 2. […]
Free Frog Grid Drawing
Practice spatial reasoning, visual motor skills and visual closure skills with this freebie from Grid Drawing. Download it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/griddrawingfreebie.html [subscribe2]
Just 12 Minutes of Exercise Improves Reading and Attention
A recent Dartmouth study of 85 participants (ages 17-21 years old) compared selective visual attention, reading comprehension and stress levels of low income and high income students following 12 minutes of jogging in place in the individual’s target heart rate zone. The following results were recorded: 1. both groups saw improvement in selective visual attention up […]
4 Free Summer Printables for Motor Skills
Need a summer motor activity in a hurry? Check out these freebies: 1. Watermelon Multisensory Handwriting Activity Page at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/mssummerfreebie.html 2. Hand Out on Fun Physical Activities for the Summer at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/summerfree.html 3. Summer Tic Tac Toe at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/summerfitnessfreebie.html 4. Outdoor Bingo at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/fmsummerfree.html Happy Summer!