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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.
Motion Perception and Autism
The Journal of Neuroscience has published research on enhanced motion perception in children with autism. Previous studies have reported that children with autism can have enhanced visual perceptual skills with static objects but this is the first study that indicated an enhanced perception of motion which may help to explain why some children with autism […]
3 Free Therapist Appreciation Ideas
As the end of the year approaches, I occasional get emails from parents if we offer gift certificates for therapists. Unfortunately, we do not but it brings me to today’s topic – end of year gifts. Therapists never expect a gift from any student or parent. But if you are looking for ideas here are […]
Therapists Learning from Teachers
School based occupational and physical therapists can learn so much from teachers. We may know lots of information on fine motor skills, gross motor skills, visual perceptual skills, sensory processing and coordination but we are lacking in many other educational traits. Watch, oserve and learn from teachers (pushing in for therapy services offers this opportunity). […]
5 Alternatives to Traditional Therex At Home
Near the end of the school year, the weather gets nice and the children get antsy to be done with school. Asking children and parents to do traditional therapeutic exercises at home can be difficult this time of year. Here are 5 alternatives to traditional therex at home: 1. Instead of asking a child to […]
May 2013 Digital Magazine for Pediatric OTs and PTs
The May issue is loaded with therapy tips, the latest research and activity ideas. View it below or find a pdf copy at YourTherapySource.com. Open publication – Free publishing – More adhd
Physical Fitness, Academics and Middle School
Physical Fitness, Academics and Middle School Research was published on 838 middle school students who were assessed with the FITNESSGRAM and the Illinois Standardized Assessment Tests. The results indicated the following: “1. Boys in the Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ) for aerobic fitness or muscular endurance were 2.5 to 3 times more likely to pass their […]
Sensory Modulation Disorder and Behavior Symptoms
Child Psychiatry and Human Development published research on the role of sensory modulation deficits and behavioral symptoms in a diagnosis for young children. Using clinical observation 78 toddlers were divided into two groups: 18 toddlers with regulation disorders of sensory processing and 60 toddlers with other diagnoses. The parents completed the Infant Toddler Sensory Profile and […]