Motor Skill Assessments for Autism and Intellectual Disabilities

Researchers took a closer look at determining the appropriate gross motor skill assessments for autism or intellectual disabilities.

Pediatric occupational and physical therapists often evaluate children’s motor skill abilities to determine how these skills affect an individual’s function. Gross motor skills are necessary throughout the day to complete so many activities starting from getting out of bed in the morning, walking throughout school, playing after school and heading up to bed at night. […]

INDOOR RECESS GAMES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Indoor recess games for elementary students that are easy to play in small or large groups. Games that are active or relaxing.

Recess is an important part of the school day for elementary school students. But what do you do when the weather doesn’t cooperate and you can’t send students outside? Here are some indoor recess games for elementary students that will keep them entertained and active, and keep YOU sane during indoor recess time! WHY DO […]

Scapular Alignment and Cerebral Palsy

Researchers took a closer look at the link between scapular alignment and upper extremity performance. Summary of research.

Pediatric therapists often notice that scapular alignment can play a role in the function of individuals with cerebral palsy. Researchers took a closer look at the link between scapular alignment and upper extremity performance. METHODOLOGY This study included eighty-five children who were 3-6 years old (63 boys and 22 girls) with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. […]

Handwriting Legibility in Children

Even in this digital era, handwriting continues to be an important skill for children to master. When a student's handwriting is not legible, it can be a struggle for the student and the teacher. Pediatric Occupational Therapists, parents, and teachers can encourage handwriting practice, but sometimes it is hard to quantify whether the student is progressing. Therefore, the question is how do you measure handwriting legibility in children?

Even in this digital era, handwriting continues to be an important skill for children to master.  When a student’s handwriting is not legible, it can be a struggle for the student and the teacher.  Pediatric Occupational Therapists, parents, and teachers can encourage handwriting practice, but sometimes it is hard to quantify whether the student is […]

EMOTIONAL STRENGTHS OF A CHILD

What are some examples of emotional strengths of a child? Why are these strengths so important for children to develop?

Most people think of emotions as a personal and private experience, but we often don’t realize that our emotions play a huge role in our everyday lives. Emotions not only affect how we feel, but they also impact how we think, behave, and interact with others. For this reason, it’s important to understand the different […]

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EMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR TODDLERS

Free Printable about emotions

Toddlers experience a wide range of emotions on a daily basis. While it can be challenging to deal with their ever-changing moods, it’s important to help them learn how to express and handle their big emotions. There are plenty of fun and engaging activities you can do with your toddler to help them develop healthy […]