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Sitting Upright Helps with Learning
Many times pediatric therapists recommend environmental modifications to help children sit up on their own or to sit with an upright posture. Whether it be a “Bumbo™” or “Tumble Form” type seat for babies or an adapted chair for older children, therapists know that by providing proper seating the child is better prepared to free up […]
Helping Students and Families Pick Sports
As pediatric therapists, families and students may come to us for suggestions on participation in organized sports for children with disabilities. We can make recommendations based on a child’s strengths. When a child is evaluated for therapy services, frequently depending upon what evaluation tool is used, you can determine areas of strength such as balance, […]
Concussion Guidelines for Children
Mild traumatic brain injury is serious in children. There are recommendations to follow after a child experiences a mild concussion. CanChild has some informative flyers to download to offer printable guidelines regarding returning to physical activity or school following concussion. These flyers walk you through the specific steps or stages following the injury so that […]
December 2012 Digital Magazine
Here is the current issue for pediatric occupational and physical therapy. If you can not view it visit YourTherapySource.com for the pdf version. Open publication – Free publishing – More autism
Shoe Lacing Techniques?
I came across this blogpost, Running Shoe Lacing Techniques, regarding different ways to tie your running sneakers based on different issues you are having with your sneakers or feet. I have never tried different lacing techniques to help the foot position of children. For children with mild delays this might be an inexpensive technique to […]
Christmas Categories
Print and play this Christmas categories game to practice handwriting.
5 Gross Motor and Coordination Activities
Watch this video to learn how to create 5 gross motor and bilateral coordination activities using plastic tablecloths and shower curtain rings from the Dollar Store.
Sworkit App – Physical Activity App
If you are looking for a work out app to provide to older children who receive occupational or physical therapy check out Sworkit. This is a FREE app on your iOs device, android device or computer. I have been checking this app and I am very impressed for older children through adults. Basically you choose what type […]
Toy Review – Stenzzles
Stenzzles is a new type of puzzle created by ThinkFun. I received a complimentary copy of the puzzle to review for the blog. This sports collection Stenzzles was a fun, challenging layered puzzle. Basically, you match the layers of colors in the puzzle to the picture provided. There are 8 different cards that can be […]
Motor Skills, Emotions and Autism
Autism published research on the relationship between motor skills, emotional/behavioral disturbances and autism. The sample consisted of 22 children with Asperger’s disorder (AD), 23 children with high functioning autism (HFA), 8 children with low functioning autism (LFD) and 20 typically developing children. Two assessments were completed for each child: Movement Assessment Battery for Children to measure of […]