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Reference Values for Aerobic Fitness for Youth with CP
Physical Therapy published reference values for aerobic fitness in children, adolescents, and young adults who have cerebral palsy and are ambulatory. Three hundred six youth (ages 6-20), who were classified as Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I and II, were tested on the 10 m shuttle run. Based on the test scores, 4 reference […]
Free Webinar on Tourette Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc is sponsoring a free webinar entitled “TS and Difficulty with Sensory Processing and Integration”. It will be aired on July 21st from 7:30-8:30pm EST. It is being presented by Lesley Austin Geyer, MA, OTR/L. She has over 30 years of experience as a therapist and is […]
Right and Left Motivation?
An interesting study was published in Psychological Science regarding motivation in adults. Using a computer screen and subliminal images, the researchers determined that motivation can occur on only one side of the brain and body at a time. For example, the subjects were shown a subliminal image of a coin on one side of the […]
Adolescents with Cerebral Palsy and Exercise Levels
According to the Summer issue of Pediatric Physical Therapy only 9.4% of adolescents with cerebral palsy (126 males and 104 females) studied participate in weekly levels of moderate physical activity. The percentage was 11.4% of the sample participated in weekly levels of vigorous physical activity. Gross Motor Function Classification System Levels did have a significant […]
Website for Cause and Effect
Do you work with children who need to practice cause and effect on the computer? Check out the activities at Special Educational Needs resources. These simple activities range from super simple to more complex. The user does not have to provide input to start then progresses to one click to start animation to 3 presses […]
Adapted Constraint Induced Therapy
Clinical Rehabilitation published research on an adapted version of constraint-induced movement therapy to promote functioning in children with cerebral palsy. Sixteen children with cerebral palsy (mean age 5 years 6 months) participated in constraint induced therapy for 2 weeks. The control group received the usual rehabilitation services during the 2 weeks. The intervention group had […]
Family Prioritites for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Physical Therapy has published research on family priorities for activity and participation of children and youth with cerebral palsy. Caregivers (80% mothers) of 585 children with cerebral palsy completed the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. This measure identified priorities for daily activities, productivity and leisure. Gross motor function classification system levels (GMFCS) were determined for each […]
Screen Time and Attention Span
Pediatrics will be publishing a study on the effects of television and video gaming on attention problems. One thousand three hundred twenty three children (6-12 years old) were followed for 13 months. Television and video gaming use were recorded. The average screen time use (TV and video games) was 4.26 hours. Teachers reported on attention […]
July Issue of Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Monthly Magazine
Open publication – Free publishing
Video Contest to Change Views on Childhood Disabilities
FilmPossible Video is sponsoring a contest for Canadians to change the ways that the world views childhood disabilities. The videos must be under 2 minutes, original and include the theme “bringing visibility to disability”. There are 6 prizes including $5000! There is a panel of judges and the public will vote. Entries must be received […]