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Designing Optional Patterns of Movement
The November 2009 issue of Neuron reports on a study on how limb motion is encoded in the nervous system. The researchers determined that certain movement patterns were easier to learn than others. A quote from one of the researchers states: “We observed that the initial stages of motor learning are often quick but non-specific, […]
Assistive Technology Comes Out On Top
The current issue of the American Journal of Occupational Therapy reports on a small study done in a Virginia school district on the benefits of assistive technology. Thirteen students were followed regarding the benefits of assistive technology in reaching IEP goals compared to 9 other interventions including related services, tutoring, curriculum changes and more. According […]
Evaluating Student’s Needs for Writing
I came across a comprehensive website for evaluating a student’s needs for writing. The Montgomery County Public Schools of Rockville, MD has developed a Written Productivity Profile (WPP). All of the forms and directions are on the website to evaluate a student’s handwriting versus typing abilities. There are also tools to evaluate spelling. What a […]
The Mozart Effect on Weight Gain in Preterm Infants
The most recent issue of Pediatrics reports on 20 healthy preterm infants that were exposed to a 30 minute period of Mozart music for 2 consecutive days. The resting energy expenditure of the infants was significantly lower during the 10 to 30 minute period of listening to the music. There was no difference in resting […]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2009
Here are the most read blog posts of 2009. The blog started in February 2009. 1. Motor Planning and Graded Movement 2. Bilateral Coordination, Eye Foot Coordination and Motor Planning 3. Soft Tee Giveaway 4. Purposeful Hyperactivity, ADHD and Sensory Diet Activities 5. Clothes Pin Counting 6. Sensory Motor Video Activity Idea – Indoor Ladder […]
UK Recommends 3 Year Old Boys to Write More
New government advice in the United Kingdom recommends that boys as young as three years old need to write and draw more. This is an attempt to close the gender gap between boys and girls when it comes to writing. This is absurd in my opinion. I predict that instead of improved penmanship the boys […]
Autism, ADHD and Motor Skills
The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research comparing the movement abilities of 91 children ages 6-10 with autism (28), ADHD (29) or typical development (34). The results indicated that children with autism or ADHD scored significantly lower than the control group on overall gross motor development, locomotor skills and object control skills. The […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Sensory Processing
The American Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on the sensory processing of children (3-10 years old) who experienced a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Sensory Profiles were completed on a random sample of 20 children with TBI. The results showed “behaviors outside the typical range in all sections of the Sensory Profile […]
Modifications in Art Class with Assistive Technology
The Art Zone is a website that offers free online tools to create amazing artwork. It is maintained by the National Gallery of Art in Washington. This is fun for all ages. If you work with any children who use a computer instead of pen and paper, this would be a great modification to use […]
Sense of Touch and Finger Size
The Journal of Neuroscience published research indicating that if you have smaller fingers you have better tactile acuity. They found that in general, women had a better sense of touch due to smaller hand size. The authors conclude that smaller fingers have more closely spaced receptors (Merkel cells – associated with light touch). The researchers […]