Your Therapy Source Magazine for Pediatric Therapists October 2016 | Page 2

Table of Contents
Your Therapy Source Digital Magazine October 2016
5 STEPS TO INCREASE COMMUNICATION THIS SCHOOL YEAR ............................................ 3
PEDIATRIC ORTHOTICS ....................................................................................................................... 6
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF SCHOOL BASED OTS .................................................................. 7
EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH ON WHY STUDENTS NEED TRADITIONAL
HANDWRITING PRACTICE .................................................................................................................. 8
3 STRATEGIES TO HELP CHILDREN INITIATE AND PLAN MOTOR SKILLS ...................... 10
FOCUS ON WHAT CHILDREN CAN DO! .......................................................................................... 12
5 GROSS MOTOR ACTIVITIES TO HELP WITH DRESSING SKILLS ....................................... 13
26 CALMING STRATEGIES FOR THE CLASSROOM .................................................................... 14
PLAYTIME MODIFICATIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES .................................... 16
5 REASONS TO PROVIDE PUSH IN THERAPY ............................................................................... 17
10 IDEAS TO INCREASE PENCIL PRESSURE ................................................................................. 18
DOT TO DOT 1-10 AND 1-20 FREEBIES ............................................................................................ 19

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