Therapy Activities Blogs

Therapy Activities Blogs

• OT Corner: 30 Fun Multisensory Writing Activities June 19, 2013
  [Source: OT Mama] Multisensory play and learning is all the rage right now in early childhood circles. But the truth is, occupational therapists have known for a long time that kids are more likely to learn and retain information when … Continue reading → […]
  Heidi
• links June 19, 2013
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  Jenna Rayburn
• Untying cord to Remove Rings June 19, 2013
   My focus today was to teach my older clients to untie loose knots to remove small rings. First I made some rings the size I wanted by cutting up as shampoo bottle. My 4 year old had very good attention and effort today. She listened and persisted when I told her to move around  the blue and red cords (actually strips of fleece that feel great) rather than j […]
  barbara
• Making Your Child’s Everyday Life More Accessible June 19, 2013
  Although one in seven Ontarians are live with an impairment – a number that is expected to increase over the next twenty years as the population ages – accessibility remains an obstacle which prevents them from fully participating in society. The exclusion of children due to accessibility issues is especially detrimental to their social development. […]
  James Lavapie
• Sensory Diet Activities June 19, 2013
  A sensory diet is a set of sensory activities that, when carried out, help kids with sensory processing issues function better on a daily basis. Typically, I recommend that a child carry out two to three of the sensory activities below approximately every two hours throughout the day. Please consult with your child's occupational therapist for recommend […]
  Anne Zachry
• A Must Have Early Intervention Resource! June 19, 2013
  If you work in EI in any capacity, check out this new video from the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Entitled Bringing The Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorders into Focus , it is the work of Rebecca Landa, Ph.D, CCC-SLP the Director of the Center for Autism...(read more) […]
  Cecilia Cruse
• Worth Repeating: Should Schools Reconsider the Benefits of Recess and Play? June 19, 2013
  [Source:  Education News.org] Olga Jarrett, an associate professor of early childhood education at Georgia State University, asserts that recess is a crucial part of the day for children. It serves as a time for kids to have fun and stay … Continue reading → […]
  Heidi
• 10 Tips for Transitions June 19, 2013
  Do you have students who have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another?  Maybe they have a hard time transitioning from the classroom to the therapy room. Here are some tips to help make transitions easier:1.  Establish a consistent schedule or routine for the student to follow.  Provide visual picture symbols if necessary for the student to fol […]
  Your Therapy Source Inc
• Worth Repeating: Teaching Self-Calming Skills June 19, 2013
  [Source: Special Education Advisor] “You need to calm down.” This is something I hear a lot in my work as a behavior specialist when a student starts to get agitated– answering rudely, refusing to work, making insulting comments or whining. … Continue reading → […]
  Heidi
• A.M.A. Recognizes Obesity as a Disease June 19, 2013
  The American Medical Association has officially recognized obesity as a disease, a move that could induce physicians to pay more attention to the condition and spur more insurers to pay for treatments. In making the decision, delegates at the association’s annual meeting in Chicago overrode a recommendation against doing so by a committee that had studied th […]
  Therapeutic Resources
• Changes are coming June 19, 2013
  This summer has gotten off to a great start for me, at least personally.  I've spent the last week hanging out with my daughter, doing fun summer stuff, and pretty much ignoring this blog.  I'll admit school got a little hectic at the end of the year.  You see my classroom was moved to another classroom in the building.  As you can imagine that lef […]
  noreply@blogger.com (Patrick Black)
• How to Include Bullying into Your Child’s IEP June 19, 2013
  Bullying is an epidemic that has grown in the last few years and has affected children in various, negative ways.  Children with special needs are often bullied since they are viewed as “easy” targets.  These same children often have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that outlines the extra help or accommodations the child receives at […]
  Brett Siegel
• Pinterest Pinboard of the Week: July 4th and Patriotic Themed Therapy Activities June 19, 2013
  Looking for some fun patriotic activities to do with your kiddos to celebrate the 4th of July? The board is loaded with fine motor crafts, word work, handwriting and tracing cards, patterning & sequencing activities, healthy treats to make (great … Continue reading → […]
  Heidi
• Sunshine play dough recipe June 19, 2013
  Here’s a sunshine play dough recipe idea that’s great for sensory play for summer and the solstice. Sunshine play dough recipe We never need much excuse to bring out the play dough and as we’re learning all about the solstice this week we thought we’d make some play dough sunshines. To start, we mixed up a batch of our favourite easy play dough recipe and ad […]
  Cathy James
• What Do You See? Adventure Book Eric Carle inspired #kids #activity June 19, 2013
  by Alvina of There's Magic Out There Are you an Eric Carle fan? At my house his books are regular fun bedtime stories, they are cherished and loved. So in honor of Eric Carles Birthday we made our own Eric Carle inspired book "Black Bear, Black bear, What do you see?" Read more »Wooden Toys from GummyLump.com: Toys That Make Sweet Memories […]
  noreply@blogger.com (Alvina Castro)
• A Camping We Will Go! {Part 1} June 19, 2013
  I'm prepping my activities for another week of summer literacy camp. I've got SO much good stuff to show you. Some amazing books, apps and crafts. I'm putting those in a post ready for next week! Until them I wanted to show you some little games and activities I came up with for practicing phonological awareness skills. We're targeting a […]
  Jenna Rayburn
• Summer Camp at Home with GummyLump with Linky June 18, 2013
  Summer is right around the corner and over 10 million children are getting geared up to attend camp all over the United States. While summer camps are a great resource for reconnecting with nature, building independence, establishing new friendships and developing creative minds they aren't always the right option for every child and family. Creating on […]
  noreply@blogger.com (Melinda)
• The BEST Outdoor Summer Toys for 2013 June 18, 2013
  Summer time means lots of active outdoor play time fun! Here are ten of our favorite outdoor toys for Summer to keep the kids entertained for long periods of time without the use of batteries or screens. Yay for creative outdoor play!! 1. Zing Air Huntress Z Bow (shown above) — New for 2013! Emily was thrilled to see this bow and arrow kit designed for girls […]
  Valerie
• App of the Week: Photo Dice for Speech and Language June 18, 2013
  [Source: Peachy Speech] More great ideas from my colleague Gina Gladstone, CCC-SLP I am always looking for ways to use “standard” apps in creative ways for therapy.  One of my favorite non-speech/language-specific apps is Photo Dice.  This app allows me … Continue reading → […]
  Heidi
• Back to Broad Street: Stroke patient benefits from novel physical therapy intervention June 18, 2013
  11:40 a.m., June 12, 2013--By the time Tom Leonard crossed the finish line at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia in May, the event organizers had packed up and left. But Leonard’s wife, Joan, managed to track down a staff member with a box of finisher medals and snag one for him. The 56-year-old athlete already had dozens of medals from Broad Street and ot […]
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