Your Therapy Source
Disclaimer: These pages are not intended to provide medical advice or physician/therapist instruction. Information provided should not be used for diagnostic or training purposes. Consult a therapist or physician regarding specific diagnoses or medical advice.
Contact Us
Email: info@yourtherapysource.com
Phone: (800) 507-4958
Fax: (518) 308-0290
Importance of Postural Control for Reaching in Children with CP
Recent research examined the importance of postural control for reaching in children with cerebral palsy. The authors wanted to determine why children with cerebral palsy exhibit small displacements during forward reaching in standing: is it because it is difficult to stabilize the lower limbs or is it because they can not control the movement of […]
Improve Focus and Concentration in Children
In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world children are bombarded with exciting visual and auditory stimulation daily. When the screens are turned off, it can become difficult for children to maintain their focus on activities in the real world, especially at school. Here are suggestions to improve focus and concentration in children. Provide Time for Meaningful Play […]
No Extended School Year, No Problem – Head Outdoors to Improve Fine and Gross Motor Skills
Did your child not qualify for extended school year services? Many times if therapists and teachers are not concerned that the child will regress over the summer, extended school year services are not recommended. If you are concerned as a parent, teacher or therapist, here are some suggestions to help maintain skills over the summer. […]
10 Calming Vestibular Activities for the Classroom
Are you in search of easy, calming, vestibular activities for the classroom? Vestibular activities can be very beneficial to students to help get their bodies and brains ready to learn. Let’s take a closer look at why vestibular activities are helpful throughout the school day for some students. What is the vestibular system? The vestibular […]
Free Dinosaur Printables to Practice Visual Motor and Handwriting Skills
If you work with children who like dinosaurs, they are going to LOVE these free dinosaur printables. You can download them at the bottom of the post. How to Use the Free Dinosaur Printables Sign up to receive the Your Therapy Source newsletter below to download the printables. Print the two pages. Provide each child […]
Yoga and Self Regulation Strategies for Middle School Students and High School Students
Self-regulation strategies for middle school students and high school students continue to be essential to help children practice inhibition and impulse control. These skills have been associated with academic success and high school graduation rates. One self-regulation strategy for middle school and high school students is yoga. Self-Regulation Strategies in Middle School Students The Journal […]
Motor Planning, Autism, and Catching Skills
Previous research has demonstrated common motor skill deficits associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which may be related to decreased planning and control of sensory motor skills. A recent study examined motor planning, autism and the skill of catching a ball to determine more specific information regarding impairments. Methodology of the Study on Motor Planning […]
Cross Crawl Exercises – 10 Benefits of the Brain Hemisphere Syncing Exercise
What is cross crawl? Cross crawl refers to movements in which we use opposition such as crawling, walking, running, and swimming. Opposition means that opposite sides of the body work together to coordinate the right arm and left leg, then the left arm and right leg. Therapeutically, cross crawl refers to any intentional cross-lateral activity […]
One Simple Tip to Improve Inhibitory Control in ADHD
Do you work with or parent a child with ADHD? Inhibitory control allows children to control their impulses and responses to stimuli. Inhibition is part of executive function skills and it can be difficult for children with ADHD. It is actually a primary cognitive deficit in ADHD. A recent study indicated that changing sleep patterns can […]
Self-Regulation and Math
Many students with learning disabilities struggle to learn math concepts. A recent study on self-regulation and math explored interventions with and without an embedded self-regulation component for teaching third-grade students at risk for mathematics disabilities about fractions. Methodology of the Study on Self-Regulation and Math The lessons on fractions focused on magnitude understanding and word […]