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Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant is currently accepting applications for $2000 – $5000 until October 12, 2012 or 1500 applicants (whichever comes first). Public schools or Parent Teacher Organizations are eligible to apply. The website states there is a “preference for funding requests that have a permanent impact such as facility enhancement (both indoor […]
What, Why and Who?
This might seem super obvious but as the school year starts out don’t forget to tell the students, school staff and parents the following: 1. What is therapy? Make sure everyone is informed as to what is occupational, physical or speech therapy. Describe what your role is as a related service provider and what functional […]
Make a Reward Box
Would you like to reward students and children for their positive behavior or participation during therapy sessions or any activity? Make this reward box.
Stopping Walking
Do you work with children who have difficulty stopping when they are walking? Have you ever compared motor responses between planned and unplanned stopping when walking? Recent research was published in Gait and Posture using kinematic and kinetic data to compare walking, planned and unplanned stopping with 15 healthy children ages 11-17 years old. During […]
Movement Analysis App – Cricket Coach
Dual Screen Mode Here is another great movement analysis app that provides various video editing tools – Cricket Coach Plus. I tested this app which I purchased for $2.99 quite some time ago and they have since released other sports including swimming, baseball and tennis. This app packs a lot of punch for $2.99. Transparency […]
New School Year, New Goals, New Opportunities
As many of you return to work or have started already, here are some tips for the upcoming school year: 1. Support your students – Whether the student’s goal is a lofty one or a easy goal support the student 100% to achieve the goal. Maybe it is something the student really wants to achieve. […]
Poll Results on Length of Services
The poll results have been posted regarding the previous survey question that ran from April until now. Question: When considering your entire caseload, regardless of IEP classification, approximately how long do students receive school based OT or PT services? Question: Based on your experience, what IEP classification tends to receive therapy services for the longest? […]
Walmart Grant for Health and Wellness
Walmart is now offering grants up to $25,000 that support health and wellness. The grant application period is ending August 10, 2012 though so if interested act quickly. They are willing to support tax exempt programs that “improve access to health care, reduces health care disparities and promotes nutrition”. For more information go to Walmart […]
How Cool is This?
I wanted to share this fun, easy animation tool that some students may enjoy – PowToon. It is really fun and pretty simple to create animated presentations. Perhaps a tool to add to your therapy bag to entertain the school staff for professional development. Or suggest to an older student instead of a traditional pen […]
Low Competency in Fundamental Movement Skills
Pediatrics will be publishing research on almost 7000 elementary and high school students in Australia to explore the demographic and health-related characteristics of school-aged children with low competency in fundamental movement skills (FMS). Staff examined each student’s height, weight, and assessed FMS and cardiorespiratory endurance. Demographic and physical activity was measured with a questionnaire. The […]