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Some new research published in Psychological Science reinforces motor learning theories on how to practice to learn a skill quickly. Data was analyzed from over 800,000 people playing an online game called Axon which tested participants’ ability to use rapid perception, decision making, and motor responses.The data revealed that some players achieved higher scores than others […]
Token Economy System for Pediatric Therapy Sessions
Here is a FREE 4 page printable to help you get started with a token economy system to use during pediatric therapy sessions. Reward your students for a job well done or fine them for infractions. They can then use the money to purchase prizes or rewards. Go to https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freetoken to download your free copy. […]
Exercise and Type 2 Diabetes
Pediatrics published a systemic research review of a quantitative estimate of the effectiveness of exercise training on fasting insulin and insulin resistance in children and adolescents. The following results were reported: a small to moderate effect was found for exercise training on fasting insulin and improving insulin resistance in youth. The researchers concluded that the […]
10 Ways to Perform Catching and Throwing Drills By Yourself
Here are 10 ways to perform catching and throwing drills in children that they can do all by themselves: 1. Toss a balloon up in the air and catch it. 2. Bat a balloon up and down in the air using your hands. How many times can you keep it up in the air without it […]
Balance Skills and Girls with Visual Impairment
Pediatric Physical Therapy published research on functional balance abilities in girls with visual impairment. The participants included 26 girls, 10-15 years old, with visual impairment who were assessed with the Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS) and stabilography. The following results were recorded: balance difficulties appeared in single-leg stance, tandem stance, and reaching forward PBS scores ranged […]
5 Tips for School Children with Tactile Sensitivity
Difficulties processing tactile information can result in some individuals being very sensitive to touch and over-reaction to objects or people in the environment. Conversely, some individuals may have decreased sensation of touch which can result in people using too much force or placing themselves in dangerous situations.Here are some suggestions to help children with tactile […]
Gum Chewing and Headaches
Gum chewing is occasionally recommended for children as part of a sensory diet therefore I thought this research regarding gum chewing and headaches was important to mention. Pediatric Neurology will be publishing research on 30 patients between 6-19 years old who had chronic or migraine headaches and chewed gum daily. The medical doctor, Dr. Watemburg, […]
Find Your Balance Grant Challenge
Check out this Find Your Balance Challenge grant for elementary school children grades kindergarten through 5th. A mentor (teacher or therapist) and students work together to form a plan to balance nutrition with physical activity. The grant application process is open until 1/31/13.This would be a wonderful activity to do for a pediatric occupational or […]
10 Ways to Use Clothes Pins with Craft Sticks
Here are 10 ideas to use clothes pins with craft sticks. These are inexpensive activities to create to use in the classroom setting while encouraging strengthening of the hand muscles. Use them for academics, sensory diets, emotions and coordination. Head over to www.YourTherapySource.com/freeclothespin for all the details.
Speed Match Freebie
Here is another freebie from Your Therapy Source. Test your visual discrimination skills. Practice scissors skills by cutting out the cards. Start your timer. How quickly can you match up the exact stars? Record your time and try again. You can download the free Speed Match puzzle at www.YourTherapySource.com/speedmatch.