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Resistance Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy

January 1, 2008

Article, Cerebral Palsy, PT

by: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Purpose: This study was performed in order to examine the effects of progressive resistance training on muscle tone and strength of the hamstrings and quadriceps muscles as well as the effects on functional outcomes…...

January 1, 2008

Fine Motor Skills, OT, Tactile, Video

Guess the Object, this activity encourages fine motor skills and stereognosis (the ability to determine what objects are just using the sense of touch and not your vision). Video provided by Your Therapy Source....

January 1, 2008

Article, Language, SLP, Speech Disorders

By: Bruce F. Pennington (1) and Dorothy V.M. Bishop (2) Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Colorado 80208; email: [email protected] Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, OX1 3UD,United Kingdom; email:[email protected] In this article, we critically review the evidence for overlap among three developmental…...

January 1, 2008

Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, Tip or Resource, Video

Here is a sample activity using the letter cards from Your Therapy Source’s electronic book, Alphabet, Number and Shapes Cards. Video provided by Your Therapy Source...

Reducing Stress in Kids

January 1, 2008

Anxiety, Article, Stress

By: Lori Lite Children are vulnerable to stress. Make sure that their emotional backpack is filled with tools for stress management and relaxation. Kids can be active participants in creating their own healthy, calm lives. Be aware that change, be it positive or negative,…...

January 1, 2008

Book, Early Intervention

Thank You Barbara Sher for providing us an excerpt from her book “Early Intervention Games.” Enjoy this PDF selection complete with illustrations: Read an Excerpt of Early Intervention Games HERE! Read a Book Review on this Title HERE...

January 1, 2008

Progeria, Rare Diseases and Disorders, Video

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January 1, 2008

Fine Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Tip or Resource, Video

Here is a new way to use a sensory toy. This is a spiky ball that can go on a child’s head so there is a hole in it. Stuff the inside with a cloth napkin or dish towel. Mark one counting…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Down Syndrome, SLP

By: Michèle Pettinato and Jo Verhoeven This article can be found on Down Syndrome Online. Down Syndrome Online offers comprehensive information about Down syndrome, including articles, books and scientific papers. This article reviews the importance of word stress for typical language acquisition and presents…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Feeding Disorders, SLP, Swallowing Disorders

[Source] ASHA Contains Sections on: What are feeding and swallowing disorders? What are some signs or symptoms of feeding and swallowing disorders in children? How are feeding and swallowing disorders diagnosed? What treatments are available for children with feeding and swallowing disorders? What…...