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Vestibular Input Activities and Ideas to Help Children

Various sensory systems deeply influence children’s growth and learning. These systems lay the groundwork for behaviors, motor activities, and cognitive development. One sensory system, often under-recognized but profoundly influential, is the vestibular system. Vestibular input is extremely important for the healthy physical development of children. You can download a FREE poster to provide visual ideas […]

Student Agency: Empower Your Student’s Learning Journey

In today’s vibrant classrooms, student agency isn’t just a buzzword – it’s at the heart of making learning truly about the student! At its core, student agency emphasizes learners actively participating in their educational journey. Helping students transition from mere participation to empowerment. From preK to high school, the shift towards emphasizing student agency ensures […]

Exploring the Connection Between Hand Preference and Dyslexia

Hand preference, often referred to as ‘handedness,’ plays a crucial role in understanding an individual’s cognitive and motor functions. For educators and therapists, recognizing the nuances of handedness can provide valuable insights into the learning profiles and strengths of their students or clients. Particularly, when it comes to children with learning difficulties like dyslexia, understanding […]

Accommodations for Students with Physical Disabilities

In an inclusive educational environment, understanding and implementing accommodations for students with physical disabilities is of paramount importance. A physical disability can vary like a fracture, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries, visual impairments and more. Regardless of the specific needs of a student, the central goal remains the same: to […]

Occupational Therapy IEP Goals

Occupational therapists (OTs) in the school setting are instrumental in helping students maximize their potential and participate fully in their educational environment. They develop specialized Occupational Therapy IEP Goals, keeping in mind the student’s individual needs. Drawing inspiration from the SMART goals structure outlined on Your Therapy Source, goal writing is an important step for a student’s […]