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SELF REGULATION EXAMPLES
Self-regulation is a skill that all students need in order to be successful in school and beyond. It involves the ability to control emotions, set goals, and make good decisions. Unfortunately, not all students come into school with these skills already developed. It is our job to help them learn how to self-regulate. There are […]
Development of Hand Use in Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
Oftentimes, parents will ask how quickly will their child progress. Or wonder will they continue to make progress? Each and every child with cerebral palsy is unique so this is a very difficult question to answer. Research can help tackle the issue of the development of hand use in unilateral cerebral palsy. WHAT DOES THE […]
Self Esteem Activities
It is important to nurture a healthy self-esteem in kids from an early age. A child with high self-esteem will be more confident, happier and better equipped to deal with the challenges of life. There are many things you can do as a teacher, parent or caregiver to help boost a child’s self-esteem. These self […]
IEP TRANSITION GOALS
Picture this: Your student has just graduated from high school and is starting their first day of work or college. This is a huge accomplishment and something to be proud of, but it’s also the beginning of a new journey. As a teacher, you’ve been with your student through thick and thin, supporting them every […]
SMART GOALS FOR TEENS
Setting goals is an important step in achieving success. For teens, setting SMART goals can be especially helpful in reaching their targets. By creating goals using the SMART framework, teens can ensure that they are specific and measurable, making it easier to track their progress. Additionally, making goals relevant to their lives and putting a […]
Interview with First Grade Teacher – A Day in the Life Video Series #6
This week’s Day in the Life Video series is an interview with first grade teacher, Kristin, who is in her third year.She switched careers later in life and started teaching in 2020 which was a challenge. During the pandemic, she was doing concurrent teaching where she taught live in the classroom and distance learning at […]
Occupational Therapy Handwriting Research
Do you have questions about occupational therapy and handwriting? Perhaps you wonder what the evidence is to support occupational therapy interventions for handwriting. Researchers did a scoping evidence review on handwriting deficits in elementary-aged school children. WHY ARE CHILDREN REFERRED FOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HANDWRITING HELP? Many children struggle with poor handwriting, and this can be […]
Infant Positioning – Mythbusting
There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to the best way to position your infant especially when it comes to babies with special needs. Let’s bust some of these myths and get the facts straight! Occupational and physical therapists are trained to provide education and information regarding infant positioning for families. You can […]
Teenage Life Skills Checklist PDF
Raising a teenager can be difficult, and it’s important to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in life. This teenage life skills checklist can help you do just that. It includes everything from basic life skills, like how to do laundry and make a meal, to more advanced concepts, like how to […]
COPING SKILLS FOR TEENS
It can be tough being a teen. There’s so much pressure to fit in and act a certain way, and it seems like everyone has something they’re dealing with. For some teens, it can feel like there’s no way out. In recent years, the pandemic has made things even more difficult and stressful for teens. […]