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Hyperbaric Oxygen and Autism
BMC Pediatriccs has published an interesting study on hyperbaric treatment for children with autism. According to the authors of this study, this is the first randomized, double blind controlled trial using hyperbaric oxygen in children with autism. The study had 62 children with autism ages 2-7 years old. The treatment group consisted of 33 children […]
Communication Technology for iPhone
Proloquo2Go is a new augmentative communication application for the iPhone or the iTouch. It has picture symbols, text to speech and over 7000 vocabulary words. Currently, it is only $149 (obviously you also need to purchase the iphone or itouch). What a bargain compared to a traditional augmentative communication device. Not only is the price […]
Free Hands Free Camera Mouse
Heard about this one on Twitter from @assistivetechguru – www.CameraMouse.org. This is a free download for a mouse that works using only head movements. This is for children who can not use their hands but they do have reliable head active range of motion. For the program to work you do need a standard USB […]
Are Schools Exacerbating ADHD?
Previously, I have discussed how important physical activity is for school children (podcast, articles and blog posts). In my opinion, physical activities are being ignored as a potential reason for decreased test scores and behavioral problems in school districts. When children are made to sit all day long, they will act out, be inattentive and […]
Water and Risk of Being Overweight
Brain Gym proponents as well as some pediatric therapists have been promoting the concept that drinking water can help learning. One of the 4 components of the PACE program from Brain Gym is to drink water to provide energy for the brain. The current issue of Pediatrics reports on another benefit of water for school […]
What’s Missing Tactile Game Video
Here is a fun activity that encourages upper extremity muscle strengthening, proprioceptive input and tactile input. What more sensory motor activities? Check out 50 Sensory Motor Activities for Kids!.
Physical Fitness and GMFM Scores
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published research on the relationship of physical fitness and Gross Motor Function Measure scores in children with cerebral palsy (45 with hemiplegia and 23 with spastic diplegia). The study results indicated no relationship between aerobic capacity and body mass index and sections D (standing) and E (walking, running and jumping) […]
Team Blog for Pediatric Therapists
After the poll results from the last few weeks, we have set up a team blog for pediatric occupational and physical therapists. I think this is a great idea to share ideas, links, discussions and more. Be sure to visit. All you have to do is email us with your email address to approve you […]
ARRA of 2009 – Stimulus Money for IDEA
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will provide millions of dollars to help fund IDEA Part B and Part C. Therapists need to be informed regarding the distribution and purpose of this money. The goals of the IDEA Recovery Funds for Services to Children and Youths (early intervention through high school students) with […]
Another Assistive Technology website to share
Heard about this on Twitter NICHY – TECHMATRIX – http://www.techmatrix.org/index.aspx . This is a great website to compare different products and do research on assistive technology. It is super easy and super informative! I always like that.