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Vocational Interventions for Young Adults with Autism
Pediatrics published a systemic review on vocational interventions for young adults (ages 13-30 years of age) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Only 5 studies were included and all were of poor quality. The main focus of the research articles utilized on-the-job supports as the vocational/employment intervention. The results of the short term studies indicated the […]
3 Free Dressing Games for the Smartboard or Computer
Learning to get dressed independently can be a difficult skill. There are many ways to learn and practice this skill in real life situations obviously but sometimes a little novelty can add some motivation for a child. These are obviously not the only games available but I like these because there are no advertisements that […]
Build on a Child’s Strengths – Everyone is a Star
Parents, teachers and therapists need to find each child’s strengths and build upon those strengths. Every child is a star at something. Need some ideas to determine what a child’s strengths may be? Here is a list of positive character traits and talents: adventurous active agile artistic attentive aware articulate amusing big-hearted blissful brave bright […]
Go on an Autumn Handwriting Hunt – Free Printable
Go on an Autumn handwriting hunt. Cut out the cards and hide. The children have to find the cards, write the word down and unscramble the mystery word. Download a free Autumn Handwriting Hunt at Your Therapy Source.
Awesome Yoga Video
Came across this video about the therapeutic yoga program that an OT provides in Austin, Texas. Her website is Yogapeutics. Love, love, love this idea of aerial yoga. Check out all the poses in the video. So fun and therapeutic.
Better Motor Skills = Better Adaptive Behavior Skills in Children with Autism
Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders published research on 233 children ages 14 to 49 months diagnosed with autism. The researchers examined the relationship of motor skills on the adaptive behavior composite, daily living, adaptive social and adaptive communicative skills while holding constant the age, non-verbal problem solving, and the severity of autism. The following results […]
Strengthening, Body Awareness, Motor Control and More
Looking for a fun, novel activity that encourages muscle strengthening, body awareness, motor control, timing and more? You have to check out the Stretchy Band™ from BearPawCreek.com. I was given a free medium size Stretchy Band™ and a Connect-A-Band to use for this blog post. Each Stretchy Band™ comes in a drawstring bag making it […]
Handwriting App Review – Writing Wizard
Social media from Pediastaff informed me that Writing Wizard was free for the iPad. Of course, I quickly downloaded it so I could test it out. It is now $2.99 but well worth the price. After testing it out, this app has a lot of promise. Starting off you can choose what font you would like […]
Feedback and Reaction Time in Preschoolers with ADHD and ODD
The Journal of Attention Disorders published research on the reaction time in preschoolers with ADHD with and without oppositional defiant diorder (ODD). Preschoolers who had ADHD with and without ODD and neurotypical preschoolers participated in a computerized reaction time study consisting of two conditions – simple reaction time and reinforced simple reaction. The following results […]
Factors in the Home that Reduce Childhood Obesity
JAMA Pediatrics published research on in home interventions to reduce childhood obesity. The children in the intervention group participated in a program called “Healthy Home Healthy Habits”. The parents were not told that it was to reduce the risk of the children becoming overweight. The interventions consisted of encouraging: regular family meals together adequate sleep for […]