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Comparing Media use and Sleep in Boys with Autism, ADHD or Typical Development
Pediatrics published research comparing questionnaire results on media use (television, computer, and video games) and sleep among 49 boys with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared with 38 boys with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or 41 boys with typical development (TD). The results indicated the following: 1. bedroom media access was associated with less time spent sleeping […]
Growth Hormone and Motor Development in Children with Prader-Willi
Pediatrics published research on the effects of physical training combined with growth hormone (GH) on muscle thickness and its relationship with muscle strength and motor development in 22 infants with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) followed over 2 years. Muscle thickness was measured using ultrasound. Muscle strength was assessed using the Infant Muscle Strength meter. Finally, motor […]
Holiday Puzzle on Paper
Here is a holiday puzzle to challenge visual spatial, visual closure and visual motor skills. You can download it at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/christmaspuzzle.html [subscribe2]
Reindeer Multisensory Handwriting Activity Freebie
This reindeer multisensory handwriting activity includes movements, scissor skills, gluing, “rainbow” writing and handwriting practice. You can download it for free at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/msdecemberfreebie.html [subscribe2]
Sensory Motor Countdown to the Holidays
Here is a great list of daily activities to encourage fine motor, gross motor and visual perceptual skills while making memories. You can download the countdown at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/countdown.html [subscribe2]
Survey Results from Caseload Size 2014
The results are in from the survey on caseload size. There were over 300 therapists who responded. The numbers varied significantly and the averages have been reported. I hypothesized that the OTs would have the highest caseload numbers in the school districts. I thought this would be the case since children can be grouped or […]
Black Friday Dollar Deals
Black Friday Dollar Deals from Your Therapy Source. All 4 titles are $0.99/each until 12/1/14. Winter Step By Step Shape Projects: https://www.yourtherapysource.com/winterstep.html DOT Letters and Shapes: https://www.yourtherapysource.com/DOTlettershapes.html Letter Races: https://www.yourtherapysource.com/letterraces.html Birthday Party: https://www.yourtherapysource.com/birthday.html [subscribe2]
Giving Thanks for Physical Therapists – Happy Thanksgiving!
Giving Thanks for Occupational Therapists – Happy Thanksgiving!
Characteristics of Food Refusal in Children with Autism
The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics published research on whether parent report of food refusal based on the characteristics of food was greater in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) than in typically developing children. A modified food frequency questionnaire was used for parent-reported food refusal related to characteristics of food (eg, texture/consistency, temperature, […]