Pediatric Therapy Bloggers

Posts, activities, and therapy ideas from pediatric therapy bloggers (Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists), OT, PT, SLP. Group board rules: Contributors must be pediatric therapists and bloggers. You may repin the same pins every 3 months. If you are a therapist blogger and would like added to this board, please e-mail heather@growinghandsonkids.com with the subject line: Pinterest Group Board.
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What may be contributing to fine motor delays and poor pencil grip...
You may notice a child struggling with pencil grip and fine motor skills. Is there something more behind it than just weak motor skills? Find out what may be contributing... | ilslearningcorner.com
a child has a maroon weighted lap pad on their lap while holding a video game controller. A stuffed animal is in their arms.
DIY Weighted Lap Pad Sensory Tool: The EASY Way!!!
✨DIY Weighted Lap Pad!! A sensory tool used in occupational therapy to provide calming deep pressure while in the classroom, home, running errands or while at appointments. ​ ​This version of a weighted lap pad requires less sewing than the traditional version. ​ ​✨
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How Retained Primitive Reflexes Cause Visual Motor Delays that Impair Reading and Writing
Children develop their visual-motor skills in the early baby and toddler years. However, if the child has a retained Reflex, you may see gaps in reading, tracking, spacing letter and numbers, and much more. Here are the 4 retained reflexes responsible for visual-motor delays. | ilslearningcorner.com #ilslearningcorner #eyetracking #retainedprimitivereflexes #readingdelays #visualmotorskills #howkidslearn #learningdelays #childdevelopment #milestoneskids #parentresources #PediatricOT #therapists #gapsinreading #spacing #letterreversals #visualmotordelays
a handiwriter is being used to write a piece of yellow notebook paper. The handwriting aid is made from hair ties.
DIY Handiwriter: A Handwriting Support Aid
📝Improve handwriting skills with a DIY handiwriter. ​ ​This type of handwriting grip aid helps with proper finger placement while also pulling the pencil back into the webspace. Step by step occupational therapy tutorial.
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Unexplained Emotions Taking Mental Energy from Kids because of this Lingering Problem...
Children who experience big emotions and have trouble self-regulating may have one or more retained Primtitive Reflexes causing problems. Here's how to know if one of these reflexes may be part of what your child or students are struggling with when it comes to emotional grounding | ilslearningcorner.com #ilslearningcorner #emotionalregulation #meltdownkids #retainedprimitivereflexes #emotionskids #tantrums #parentresources #PediatricOT #therapists #childdevelopment #sensoryissueskids #selfregulationkids #fightorflight #inabilitytospeak #angerissueskids #emotionalresponse
Why kids need a good combination of core strength and hand strength activities to help with their handwriting development. The signs of weak handwriting when core and hand strength is not properly developed. | ilslearningcorner.com #ilslearningcorner #handwritingfailling ​ ​#corestrength #coremuscle #finemotor #handstrength #pencilgrip #dexterity #visualperceptionskills #letterformation #reversals #attention #functionalskills #focus #fidgeting #impulsecontrol #handstireeasily #emotionaldevelopment #therapists #teachers #PediatricOT #parentresources Learning Tips, Occupational Therapy Kids, Occupational Therapy Activities, Fine Motor Activities For Kids, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Integrated Learning, Sensory Integration, Learning Strategies, Parent Resources
Why handwriting fails without proper Core Strength and Hand Strength - Integrated Learning Strategie
Why kids need a good combination of core strength and hand strength activities to help with their handwriting development. The signs of weak handwriting when core and hand strength is not properly developed. | ilslearningcorner.com #ilslearningcorner #handwritingfailling ​ ​#corestrength #coremuscle #finemotor #handstrength #pencilgrip #dexterity #visualperceptionskills #letterformation #reversals #attention #functionalskills #focus #fidgeting #impulsecontrol #handstireeasily #emotionaldevelopment #therapists #teachers #PediatricOT #parentresources
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Are Parents Overlooking this Problem when their Child is Struggling to Read?
If a child has one or more retained Primitive Reflexes, they may also struggle with eye tracking when reading and writing. Here are a few reflexes that could be causing the problem... | ilslearningcorner.com ​ ​#occupationaltherapy #readingskills #motorskills ##physicaltherapist #pediatricphysiotherapy #pediatrictherapy #pediatrictherapist #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapisterapy #physicaltherapy #sensory
If you have a child or student with weak core stability, it may contribute to other learning delays in the classroom. Here's what could be causing it... | ilslearningcorner.com #ilslearningcorner #wsitting #retainedprimitivereflexes #coremuscle #corestability #grossmotorskills #childdevelopment #parentresouorces #PediatricOT #therapists #poorposturekids #learningdelays #primitivereflexes #weakcorestrength #layingheadondesk Preschool Scavenger Hunt, Auditory Processing Disorder Memes, Learning Tips, Integrated Learning, Pediatric Therapy, Gross Motor Activities, Struggling Students, Development Activities, Learning Strategies
Hidden Retained Reflexes Contributing to Poor Core Stability and W-Sitting
If you have a child or student with weak core stability, it may contribute to other learning delays in the classroom. Here's what could be causing it... | ilslearningcorner.com #ilslearningcorner #wsitting #retainedprimitivereflexes #coremuscle #corestability #grossmotorskills #childdevelopment #parentresouorces #PediatricOT #therapists #poorposturekids #learningdelays #primitivereflexes #weakcorestrength #layingheadondesk
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Why these Retained Primitive Reflexes are Preventing Kids from Crossing the Midline...
Crossing the midline of the body is important for tracking words, writing across the page, and emotional and behavioral growth. Find out which two are preventing kids from excelling in the classroom... | ilslearningcorner.com
Auditory Deficiencies: 12 Auditory Processing Deficiencies to Recognize in Your Child | ilslearningcorner... #ilslearningcorner #auditoryprocessing #auditorydeficiencies #howkidslearn #listeningskills #focusandattention #auditorymemory #auditorylearning #parentresources #therapists #teachers #speechandlanguageskills #sounddiscrimination #readingskills #followingdirections #classroom Demand Avoidance Children, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome, Learning Tips, Reactive Attachment Disorder In Adults, Reactive Attachment Disorder Parenting, Auditory Learning, Auditory Processing Disorder, Auditory Processing
AUDITORY DEFICIENCIES: 12 Auditory Processing Deficiencies to Recognize in Your Child - Integrated L
Auditory Deficiencies: 12 Auditory Processing Deficiencies to Recognize in Your Child | ilslearningcorner... #ilslearningcorner #auditoryprocessing #auditorydeficiencies #howkidslearn #listeningskills #focusandattention #auditorymemory #auditorylearning #parentresources #therapists #teachers #speechandlanguageskills #sounddiscrimination #readingskills #followingdirections #classroom
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Without the right body and spatial awareness development, parents and therapists may see delays. Could it be one or more retained reflexes causing the problems? You may not know what retaine reflexes are, but you definitely see the affects it has on your students and children. Find out which reflexes could be causing some of these issues. | ilslearningcorner.com #ilslearningcorner #primitivereflexes #retainedprimitivereflexes #childdevelopment #howkidslearn #bodyawareness #spatialawareness #sensoryprocessing #parentresources #therapists #PediatricOT #teachers #uncoordinatedchild #socialdealys #learningdelays #dislikessports Learning Tips, Fine Motor Activities For Kids, Pediatric Therapy, Struggling Students, Development Activities, Body Awareness, Kids Learning Activities, Parent Resources, Motor Activities
Why Kids Experience Body and Spatial Awareness Disorientation with Retained Primitive Reflexes
Without the right body and spatial awareness development, parents and therapists may see delays. Could it be one or more retained reflexes causing the problems? You may not know what retaine reflexes are, but you definitely see the affects it has on your students and children. Find out which reflexes could be causing some of these issues. | ilslearningcorner.com #ilslearningcorner #primitivereflexes #retainedprimitivereflexes #childdevelopment #howkidslearn #bodyawareness #spatialawareness #sensoryprocessing #parentresources #therapists #PediatricOT #teachers #uncoordinatedchild #socialdealys #learningdelays #dislikessports
The three retained Primitive Reflexes responsible for causing attention and focus issues in the classroom. Why strengthening balance could be the "cure" to integration and building better skills in school. | ilslearningcorner.com Learning Tips, Head Muscles, Primitive Reflexes, Auditory Processing Disorder, Sports Skills, Integrated Learning, Movement Activities, Struggling Students, Classroom Behavior
The Triangle of Reflexes Causing Attention Issues in School
The three retained Primitive Reflexes responsible for causing attention and focus issues in the classroom. Why strengthening balance could be the "cure" to integration and building better skills in school. | ilslearningcorner.com
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Summer Sensory Tips: Navigating Gatherings With Ease
☀️Planning summer get togethers? This resource shares creative occupational therapy ideas to make gatherings sensory-friendly and fun.
a conversation ball is shown being held by a child.
Boost Teamwork + Social Skills With A DIY Conversation Ball
Boost social skills and teamwork skills with a DIY Conversation ball. ​ ​Prompts included.
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Activity Branch: A Sensory, Fine Motor, + Gross Motor Challenge Activity
Looking for an adaptable and engaging activity? ​ ​An activity branch can be customized with various fine motor tasks, gross motor challenges, and sensory elements based on your needs. ​ ​A fun and engaging occupational therapy- based activity for kids. ​ ​