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Early Identification of Motor Delays
The American Academy of Pediatrics has published new research on early identification and evaluation of motor delays and variations in muscle tone. A multidisciplinary expert panel developed an algorithm for the surveillance and screening of children for motor delays using formal developmental screenings at 9,18,30 and 48 month well child visits. The additional 48 month […]
Truly Learning a New Skill
Did you ever stop to assess whether some of your students have truly learned a new skill when you mark off “goal achieved” on a IEP? Meaning has the child learned the skill so that it can be performed with no physical or verbal cues? Does the child choose to use the skill in all […]
Treadmill Training Effects on Balance
Recent research was completed that compared treadmill training versus overground walking effects on balance skills using a randomized controlled trial with blinded evaluator. The participants were children with cerebral palsy ages 3-12, GMFCS levels I through III. The experimental group received 30 minute treadmill training session two times per week for 7 weeks. The control […]
Blank Picture Frames Freebie
Get 10 free blank picture frames to print to create some collaborative artwork and promote wrist extension. Go to YourTherapySource to get the free frames to print.
Active Videogaming and Children
A recent study in the Journal of Pediatrics indicated the benefits of exergaming for children. The researchers studied 15 children, ages 9-11 years old, participating in high intensity exergaming, low intensity exergaming and a graded exercise test on a treadmill. The results indicated the following: high intensity exergaming (Kinect hurdles) was equivalent to moderate intensity […]
5 Make and Take Ideas for Summer
Here is a fun idea – have kids create their own activities to do over the summer break. Start now during part of a therapy session to assemble and teach students some games or activities that they can do over the summer for carry over of therapy skills and to keep them busy. Once you […]
Another “Get Moving” App for Kids
Here is another app to add to the list to encourage physical activity in children – Big Cat Race (and its free!). Basically you pick an avatar – lion, leopard or cheetah. You pick a level – easy, medium or hard. Then you pick a race – either number of steps, timed or free run. […]
Strength Training and GMFCS IV
Developmental Neurorehabilitation published a case study to evaluate functional strength training (4x/wee x 10 weeks) for a 9 year old child classified as a level IV according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Data was collected using an isokinetic dynomometer, the Gross Motor Function Measure and the Timed Up and Go test at […]
Social Skills and Early Powered Mobility
Assistive Technology published research on social skills and early powered mobility. The participants included 23 children with physical disabilities between the ages of 18 months and 6 years of age. Data was collected at wheelchair evaluation, wheelchair delivery, and approximately 6 months later. The following results were seen: significant increases were found in parental perceptions […]
Beach Ball Therex Games
Head over to YourTherapySource for three suggestions to play with a therex beach ball.