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Physical Therapy

Once a piece of adaptive equipment or modification is put in place to use with a student, therapists need to follow up frequently.  Whether the adaptive equipment is a pencil grip, standing frame or weighted vest, on going assessment is needed.  Have you seen modifications recommended ie sensory break and it never gets carried out? …

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Once a piece of adaptive equipment or modification is put in place to use with a student, therapists need to follow up frequently.  Whether the adaptive equipment is a pencil …

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Gross Motor Activities

Once a piece of adaptive equipment or modification is put in place to use with a student, therapists need to follow up frequently.  Whether the adaptive equipment is a pencil grip, standing frame or weighted vest, on going assessment is needed.  Have you seen modifications recommended ie sensory break and it never gets carried out? …

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Once a piece of adaptive equipment or modification is put in place to use with a student, therapists need to follow up frequently.  Whether the adaptive equipment is a pencil …

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Physical Therapy

Taking time out to perform specific home exercise programs can be very difficult during the busy lives of today’s children and parents.  Try to make it easier for parents by suggesting activities that can be carried out throughout the normal routine of the day.  Bilateral integration skills (the ability to use both sides of the …

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Taking time out to perform specific home exercise programs can be very difficult during the busy lives of today’s children and parents.  Try to make it easier for parents by …

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Gross Motor Activities

Modifications to the school environment can greatly benefit students with disabilities. School staff needs to teach students to be independent in making sure that modifications are in place in the learning environment.  It is not our job to simple recommend modifications it is also our job as educators/therapists to ensure that the modifications are carried …

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Modifications to the school environment can greatly benefit students with disabilities. School staff needs to teach students to be independent in making sure that modifications are in place in the …

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