Podcasts about fine motor skills

Have you ever handed a pencil to an eager preschooler only to see them struggle awkwardly? In episode 121, discover why the key to confident writing starts with building fine motor skills, not rushing to the pencil.Topics Discussed:The Importance of Fine Motor Skills in Early Childhood DevelopmentThe Challenges of Early WritingThe Fine Motor First ApproachRelated Resources:Fine Motor Build-a-Skill ResourceRelated Blogposts/Episodes:Episode 108: Using Fine Motor Boxes in PreschoolConnect with AshleyFollow on Instagram @lovelycommotionJoin the Lovely Preschool Teachers Facebook GroupMore About the Lovely Preschool Teachers PodcastAre you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives, and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com

On this episode Lars speaks to Sebastian Suggate, who is a professor in education at the University of Regensburg in Germany. We talk about his early research into reading instruction, on the difference between it is possible to learn to read and when it is optimal to learn to read, the importance of oral language and vocabulary, the effectiveness of reading interventions, and the simple view of reading. We then talk about his more recent research into mental imagery, what this is and why the concept has seen a lot of debate and controversy (especially the debates between Stephen Kosslyn and Zenon Pylyshyn), and how it relates to different topics like reading, fine motor skills and screen time during early development, aphantasia (the inability to form any mental images), and the different theories about the role of mental imagery in cognition and memory.  For a list of Sebastian's publications, see: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=no&user=119RxMgAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate  Author website: https://sebastiansuggateresearch.com/  Articles and books mentioned: Pylyshyn, Z. W. (2002). Mental imagery: In search of a theory. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 25(2), 157–238. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X02000043  Cole, G., Samuel, S., & Eacott, M. (2022) 'A return of mental imagery: The pictorial theory of visual perspective-taking.', Consciousness and Cognition, Elsevier: Available at: 10.1016/j.concog.2022.103352   Damasio, A. (2010). Self Comes to Mind: Constructing the Conscious Brain. Pantheon Tversky, B., (2019). Mind in Motion: How Action Shapes Thought. Basic Books, Hatchette Book Group Ivo Andric, (1945) The bridge over the Drina   ---------------------------- Our logo is by Sveinung Sudbø, see his works on originalkopi.com The music is by Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen, see the facebook page Nygrenda Vev og Dur for more info.  ---------------------------- Thank you for listening. Please send feedback and questions to larsogpaal@gmail.com There is no better way for the podcast to gain new interested listener than by you sharing it with friends, so if you find what we do interesting and useful, please consider doing just that. The podcast is still most in Norwegian, but we have a lot of episodes coming out in English.  Our blogs: https://paljabekk.com/ https://larssandaker.blogspot.com/   Alt godt, hilsen Lars og Pål

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Does your child struggle with handwriting or fine motor tasks? Whether it's holding a pencil, forming letters, or building hand strength, developing these skills can be challenging—but with the right strategies, it can also be fun!In this workshop, we'll explore:✅ Practical, engaging activities to improve handwriting skills✅ Tools and adaptations to support fine motor development✅ Ways to make writing less stressful and more enjoyableLed by our expert, Stacy Badon, this session will provide hands-on strategies to help your child feel more confident with writing.Autism360 App - 7 Day free trial

What secrets do documents hide—and how are they uncovered? From forged wills to counterfeit passports, the world of document examination is a high-stakes game of detection and deception. No one knows this better than Justin Watt, a forensic document examiner with the Department of Home Affairs. In this episode of Crime Insiders | Forensics, hosted by Kathy Fox, Justin unravels how clues invisible to the naked eye busted a serial bank robber, what your handwriting can and can’t reveal about you, and what it takes to fake a passport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unpopular opinion alert! Today I'm taking on fine motor journals. Let's talk about the developmental stages of writing, proper letter formation, and authentic opportunities for developing fine motor skills - without fine motor journals! Teaching Trailblazers Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers   

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the July mailbag and an opening story about a wedding that was quite the adventure. Then, back by popular demand, more gardening talk! (and other creative endeavors, but skip to about 18:00 if you want to get right to the art ed talk). Listener questions include discussions about knowing when an artwork is finished, fighting for your planning hour, and the best strategies for teaching fine motor skills. Resources and Links Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey The Quadrants of Creativity ChatGPT podcasts: Episode One and Two How to Advocate for Yourself in 4 Steps 6 Concrete Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Principal Developing Fine Motor Skills Learn more about the NOW Conference

Welcome back to "Parenting the Intensity!"In today's episode, we are joined by Michelle Steiner, who bravely shares her experience living with invisible disabilities, including dyscalculia, limited hand dexterity, and visual perception issues. Michelle works as a paraeducator, advocating for people with disabilities and emphasizing the importance of connecting with others who share similar experiences. She discusses her childhood diagnosis, the invaluable support she received from her parents, and the profound impact of their advocacy. Join us as Michelle candidly unpacks the challenges she faces due to her disability and sheds light on the empowerment found in focusing on one's abilities rather than limitations. We'll also explore the importance of disability representation, the impact of societal views on learning disabilities, and the support resources that Michelle passionately advocates for. This is an episode you won't want to miss as we delve into the complexities of living with and parenting a child with invisible disabilities.3 Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Empowerment through Connection: Michelle emphasized the importance of connecting with others who share similar experiences. Finding a supportive community and focusing on abilities rather than limitations can be transformative for individuals with disabilities.2️⃣ The Power of Advocacy: Michelle's story highlighted the crucial role of parental advocacy in supporting a child with special needs. Her parents' unwavering support, reassurance about her intelligence, and proactive advocacy significantly impacted her journey.3️⃣ Embracing Adaptive Solutions: Michelle's experiences shed light on the impact of technology and adaptive solutions in education and daily life. Recognizing the value of personalized learning experiences and adaptive tools can make a profound difference for individuals with learning disabilities."My parents did a lot of advocacy for me when I was younger, and I can remember having my mom was great for explaining my disability to other people and they were accepting, and I thought to myself, oh, I wish I could do that."Connect with Michelle Steiner:Links: https://www.michellesmission.net/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013356902200 https://www.instagram.com/steiner7250/References:Non- Verbal Learning Project: NVLD Home | The NVLD Project | Non-Verbal Learning DisabilityEye to Eye: Home - Eye to Eye (eyetoeyenational.org)All Abilities Media: All Abilities MediaMake sure to subscribe to our podcast for future episodes and leave a rating and review, that helps us get in front of more parents. Don't forget to check out the resources mentioned on our website at www.parentingtheintensity.caJoin the "Parenting the Intensity Community" to find the right things that works for YOUR child and adapt them to YOUR reality.To be able to enjoy your life and kids, not always being afraid of the next outburstTake a deep breath, keep going, we're all in this together!Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay

For 10% off our conference tickets visit: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/early-years-conference-2024/ If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like -  PE in early years with Josh Candy - www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/pe-in-early-years/  Physical Development Early Learning Goals: What are they for? With Dr Lala Manners - www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/physical-development-goals-eyfs/  Dr Nalda Wainwright, Associate professor and Director of applied research academy for physical literacy at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, talks us through her research on the importance of motor skills development in early childhood for all future development and health.  Some of the thought-provoking points discussed are:  00:50 - Dr Nalda's research 02:00 - Introducing object control skills? 05:50 - A structured approach to physical development: The SKIP 08:30 - How has the SKIP programme affected children's development? 11:00 - The effects of chronic physical delay 14:17 - What are object control skills? 17:20 - The complex systems involved in learnng to catch 20:50 - Higher physical competence = higher academic outcomes 23:55 - Why are physical delays a new problem? 26:00 - What about formal sports activities? 33:40 - Training educators rather than bringing in external sports coaches 36:40 - Physical perception is one of the strongest drivers of self-esteem 37:30 - Children can't just do sport... 39:07 - Broad movement vocabulary 42:55 - Stillness is a skill 43:00 - Understanding children's development is VITAL 45:53 - Children judge play or work through physical activity 47:50 - CPD in children's development needs to be embedded in practice Find out more on The Voice of Early Childhood website: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

Dive into an insightful episode of the 3E Podcast with Dr. Almitra Berry as she explores the revival of cursive handwriting in U.S. schools and its profound impact on education.

Listen in as we navigate the fascinating world of occupational therapy with Polly Benson, a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of experience. We explore her career journey and the role occupational therapists play in helping students. Polly shares her experiences working with children who have severe to profound disabilities within the school system, and the challenges faced in bridging the gap between the student, parents, and school system. Our conversation further uncovers the vital aspects of improving handwriting skills for children. Polly sheds light on the significance of a strong pencil grip, how long a child should practice, and the importance of addressing root issues. She shares useful strategies for homeschool moms and also highlights the critical role of play in early childhood development. Tune in as we discuss how certain activities can help develop fine motor skills and how occupational therapy can aid children struggling with writing, even in high school. This is a conversation you don't want to miss if you are a parent or teacher seeking practical strategies for improving a child's handwriting skills. Polly is offering 10% off your first order. Use discount code: STH10 https://www.legiliner.com/ Free Downloads from Polly Benson: Tools You Can Get From the Dollar Store to Help Your Child Ten Fine Motor Items Fine Motor Exercises to Improve Handwriting CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group  Connect and follow along with Janae's Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about School to Homeschool

Occupational therapy is a holistic healthcare profession that helps individuals of all ages and abilities to perform meaningful and important activities, despite physical, mental, social, or emotional challenges. Gabrielle Levy, MS, OTR/L, a passionate occupational therapist with a focus on working with children in school settings, shares insights into her low-tech approach to occupational therapy, emphasizing creativity and play-based therapy to help children develop essential skills. She sheds light on the many misconceptions surrounding occupational therapy, provides valuable advice for parents and educators on fostering a supportive environment for children. She also discusses the importance of collaboration between professionals and offers practical tips for parents to strengthen their child's fine and gross motor skills at home. Connect with Gabby Glevy20@gmail.com Follow along for more @talkingwithtata and visit Talking with TataProduced by Haynow MediaSubscribe, leave a rating and share with friends if you liked this episode!

Helen Battelley and Angelica Celinska unpick issues around early writing; from core strength and containerisation to educator training and assessing children. Some of the more controversial points include the effect and use of digital technology and whether writing is even necessary anymore. As well as increasing the status of physical development through higher levels of accountability, in the form of measuring physical development.  Episode breakdown:  01:00 - What is 'Super Scribers?' 02:00 - Early writing, drawing or mark making? 04:45 - 'My child can't write yet' 06:20 - Tips on encouraging mark making 08:25 - Is writing necessary in the digital age? 12:45 - What is containerisation? 15:45 - Training on physical development 17:00 - Data on physical development 20:45 - Observing physical development 23:00 - Physical play questionnaire 25:55 - Educators' confidence in supporting physical development 28:05 - Obesity in school starters 30:30 - Does technology hinder physical development? 32:00 - Adults modelling active movement 33:25 - Is our environment sedentary? 35:20 - The reading framework Hear and read more on The Voice of Early Childhood website: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

Dr Lala Manners and Angelica Celinska discuss physical development in the English Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework, specifically looking critically at the Early Learning Goals (ELGs). Some of the questions they pose include ‘What is the point of the physical development ELGs?', ‘What is the point of the data gathered from the ELGs?', ‘Do we need to reposition the ELGs?', ‘Do we need to rewrite the ELGs?', and much, much more… Dr Lala Manners and Angelica tap into: Where does physical development sit in the EYFS? - 3:45 Language development and physical play - 7:00 Risk of losing physical development from the Prime Areas - 10:00 The narrow focus of physical development in the EYFS - 10:30 What is the point of the Early Learning Goals (ELGs)? What is the data for? - 11:45 The ELGs are not aspirational enough, too basic - 14:30 Using the ELGs as points for discussion with parents instead of at the end of the EYFS - 18:00 Physical development is a wider issue of public health in society - 22:00 Reducing the fine motor skills to handwriting is not good enough - 23:30 Movement as self-expression and a universal language - 27:40 The language of physical touch - 29:50 Physical development and movement as a learning mechanism for social interactions and self-awareness - 31:00 'Let me be but be with me' – not always interfering in children's learning - 34:30 What matters to children – ‘what are you good at?' - 38:20 Physical development playing a role in self-identity, belonging and confidence - 39:00 If we want children to talk then get them to move! 41:50 Creating happy physical memories - 44:00 Two top tips from Dr Lala Manners - 45:30   Read and hear more on The Voice of Early Childhood website: www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com  

In episode 144 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I reflect on all the important fine motor work I have done with my students to ensure that they are developing the necessary skills. Fine motor skills are important for self-help skills, writing, and so much more - but how can we focus on strengthening them in the classroom? > Fine Motor Skills blog post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/fine-motor-skills/  To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on: Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten Instagram: @creativekindergartenblogontpt Facebook: www.facebook.com/creativekindergartenbyamanda Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com

Are fine motor skills a challenge for your child? Are you looking for creative activities to help your kids practice them? Join me as I interview teacher and fine motor skills expert Lisa Shipster!Free fine motor activities for Easter:https://learnwithconfidence.com/free-fine-motor-fun-easter-edition/ Confident Little Hands Subscription (Save $5 with code CLH$5):https://learnwithconfidence.com/confident-little-hands-fine-motor-skills-subscription/ Join the Homeschool Reading Community on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/469213028355642

If you've ever worried about your preschooler's handwriting skills and whether or not they'll be able to write their name or their ABCs by kindergarten, let us (a pediatric Occupational Therapist and a former teacher with a Masters in Early Childhood Education) put your mind at ease. You might be shocked to realize that some of the expectations placed on kindergarteners and young learners isn't actually backed by evidence. This episode will give you insights into how handwriting is actually developed, what underlying skills we should be focusing on and how to start that conversation with your child's school or teacher. Susie is a former teacher with a Master's in Early Childhood Education and a mom to 3 kids. She taught kindergarten and first grade for 8 years, and was also a math and reading curriculum specialist for a large school district outside of Seattle. Her mission is to bring hands-on play and learning back to childhood, support others in their parenting journey, and help everyone make it to nap time. Susie's parenting book “Busy Toddler's Guide to Actual Parenting” is available on Amazon and she also created Playing Preschool- a homeschool preschool curriculum.In this episode, you'll learn: Why there's such a huge discrepancy between natural childhood development and what schools are expecting of early learnerWhy we shouldn't force preschoolers to practice handwriting too early What we should be focusing on instead The sequence of underlying skills that need to be mastered before even attempting to form lettersWhen is the right time to start practicing handwriting? Links: Episode transcript: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/68Companion blog post (email template to teachers is at the bottom): https://busytoddler.com/learning-handwriting/Susie's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/busytoddlerSusie's PlayingPreschool programSusie's book on AmazonThe OT Butterfly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotbutterflyWork with Laura: https://www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsult

In this episode, recorded on the mat, Valadez Sensei answers a subscriber's question on pertaining to fine motor skills, the flinch response, and Aikido as self-defense. In answering the question, Valadez Sensei goes further into defining the art and noting his primary purpose as a Budo. Please also donate toward our efforts via Patreon. Your assistance is greatly needed and greatly appreciated: www.patreon.com/SenshinCenter Please visit our website for additional information, writings, and videos: www.senshincenter.com Please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senshincenter Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/senshinone

Learn why core strength is so important to growth and developing fine motor skills. Join Aniesa as she shares the daily activities you can do with your child to build a strong foundation of core strength, why it's essential to improving a child's stamina and endurance and how a lack of core strength can result in a de-motivated and tired child.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Having a good core strength made up of a range of different muscles will form the foundation for most of our growth and fine motor skills.   Poor core strength not only affects growth but will also negatively impact stamina and endurance. That's why tummy time as an infant is so important, it builds core strength in the neck, upper back and abdomen which sets the foundation for them to look around and respond to sounds and voices.   Tummy time prepares infants for crawling, rolling or independently getting manoeuvring into a sitting position. Core strength, in the beginning, is developed through play.   Children that have a poor foundation of core strength will lack balance, attention and stability. They will have difficulty with tasks and staying still as they're constantly trying to change positions to find stability. Embed fun activities into your daily routine that will help to build a child's core strength. By making it a fun activity your child will remain engaged and build a stable base for the future.     BEST MOMENTS “A child struggling with core strength may slump of hunch forward.” “Kids that have a poor foundation of core strength will lack stability, endurance and have poor attention skills.” “Core strength also develops precise finger movements and an effortless posture control.”   CONTACT METHODwww.instagram.com/aniesabblore/           www.instagram.com/sensationalkidstherapyuk/    www.facebook.com/sensationalkidslondon ABOUT THE HOST Aniesa completed her degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Stellenbosch, in South Africa. She has since been focusing on paediatrics and sensory processing and integration. She has worked across a range of paediatric fields and has extensive experience in autism, specific learning difficulties, as well as anxiety and emotional regulation.   Aniesa has one teenage son with autism, and one with sensory difficulties. She herself was diagnosed at a late age as having ADHD and has found that understanding her neurodivergence has led to a greater connection with children and their parents.          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this second half of our chat about Montessori's Sensitive Periods we cover the windows for (and importance of) Refinement of the Senses, Grace & Courtesy, Fine Motor Skills, Manners, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, AND the infamous Sense of Order! Tune in and find out why your toddler threw a fit over dinner being served on "the wrong plate!" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Did you know that handwriting development depends on a solid foundation of sensory processing skills? Really, all of our motor output (both gross and fine motor) become refined and developed after sensory skills have been established. So, it's pretty common for some kids with handwriting challenges to have underlying sensory processing issues. In this episode, we'll talk about: common handwriting development struggles, when it's time to seek OT support for handwriting challenges, and how OT can help with handwriting challenges. Links: Transcript/show notes at www.theotbutterfly.com/28instagram: @TheOTButterfly www.instagram.com/theotbutterflyemail: LauraPetix@TheOTButterfly.comwork with me: www.theotbutterfly.com/parentconsultblog with BusyToddler: https://busytoddler.com/2022/01/learning-handwriting/

Today we break down skills necessary for handwriting, and give you our favorite OT-based strategies for improving this skill! The title says 10, but let's be real - we give you way more! Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at  Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaPodcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.Podcasts:# 17 - Handwriting and Fine Motor Skills# 93 - Self-Injurious Behavior with Danielle# 149 - The Palmar Grasp Reflex # 159 - Tips for Oral Seekers Links:Fine Motor Skills Activity Course!   Article: Efficacy of Hand Arch Training in Hemiplegic CP ChildrenBiomechanics of the HandGrasp DevelopmentWriting Utensil Grasp Development - with VisualsFine Motor Tools from LakeshoreFox in the Box - Positional Word Activity Set - Amazon Handwriting Without Tears Theraputty Whoa DoughZoom Ball - Amazon Vibrating Teether - Amazon 

Listening, talking, reading, and writing are all parts of early literacy learning. Donna Mojarro, lead teacher at UC San Diego's Early Childhood Education Center, shares how you can set up literacy rich activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading in young children. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37417]

Listening, talking, reading, and writing are all parts of early literacy learning. Donna Mojarro, lead teacher at UC San Diego's Early Childhood Education Center, shares how you can set up literacy rich activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading in young children. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37417]

Listening, talking, reading, and writing are all parts of early literacy learning. Donna Mojarro, lead teacher at UC San Diego's Early Childhood Education Center, shares how you can set up literacy rich activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading in young children. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37417]

Listening, talking, reading, and writing are all parts of early literacy learning. Donna Mojarro, lead teacher at UC San Diego's Early Childhood Education Center, shares how you can set up literacy rich activities to encourage a lifelong love of reading in young children. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 37417]

After the year we've had, we're ready to dive back into school and a sense of normalcy. But for many students and their families, fine motor skills have taken a back seat for longer than we thought. That's why I've asked Jennifer Morgan, occupational therapist and founder of MOST Kids OT to be on the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast today to help us understand fine motor skills, dysgraphia, and what occupational therapy (OT) assessments and services look like.   Jennifer's holistic and collaborative approach is not only refreshing to see, but incredibly impactful for the students she sees. In today's episode, she describes what a session with her and her team looks like and the emphasis she puts on having fun during therapy. She clarifies some of the mysteries surrounding occupational therapy and why children hard at work might look like they are just playing. Not only that, but she offers several tips for parents and caregivers to work on fine motor skills at home and shares some things to look out for that may lead to a child benefitting from services.   Show Notes: [2:02] - Due to distance learning, handwriting, typing, and other fine motor skills took a backseat. Summertime is a good time to revisit these skills. [3:12] - After the last year, children need to play. Play is important for many skills. [5:16] - The most common referral for OT with Jennifer is a problem with handwriting. She describes what this looks like. [6:55] - In the beginning of services, Jennifer describes what she looks for (e.g., observations of a child's physical movements when writing). A lot of kids have low muscle tone in their hands. [8:15] - Jennifer describes different grasps that students may use to write. [9:28] - A standardized test is also used to break apart the motor component of writing. [10:28] - Another thing that is looked at is sizing and placement of letters in writing. [11:53] - Some students, depending on their age when starting with Jennifer, have established habits that may be hard to break. Is keyboarding an option for some? [13:20] - There are so many benefits to brain development when writing. [14:18] - Even if keyboarding is more efficient for a student, handwriting should still be utilized and worked on. [16:14] - Dysgraphia and handwriting weakness impacts academic success as well. [17:10] - Jennifer begins services with encouragement, and she helps students realize that they are not the only ones experiencing the struggle. [19:08] - Jennifer reflects on the difficulty faced in the last year with her students and “pulling out all the stops.” [21:09] - Referrals during the last year were low because things went unnoticed. Jennifer explains how she saw increased referrals this spring. [23:17] - There is so much mystery around occupational therapy. There are underlying skills that are being worked on while appearing to be playing. [24:19] - Jennifer describes a tool she uses called “theraputty.” [26:00] - Although every child is different, there is a “bag of tricks” that works with many different skills. [27:14] - Coloring is a great way to work on fine motor dexterity. [29:07] - If children experience therapy as fun, they are more engaged. Jennifer prides herself on being quick to build skills because of high engagement. [30:24] - Jennifer explains how she and the child know when they are done with therapy and know that they are able to continue on without assistance. [32:10] - Sometimes students will come back for sessions later for refreshers or needs in a different area.  [33:50] - If Jennifer feels that a child needs different help or is better suited for a different type of therapy, she will make the necessary referrals. [35:34] - OT can boost self-confidence greatly. [36:45] - Jennifer gives suggestions for parents to help with fine motor skills at home in a very fun way.   About Our Guest: Jennifer Morgan is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of MOST Kids OT, a private pediatric occupational therapy practice based in West Los Angeles. Jennifer founded MOST in Malibu, California in 2013, with the goal of providing individualized and holistic OT services to children of all ages and abilities. Jennifer and her team have succeeded in that (despite a few natural disasters), and she specializes in providing local home based and private school based occupational therapy for children to target a wide variety of skills. Jennifer utilizes a whole-child approach in her work, and enjoys collaborating with parents, teachers, and other health professionals to provide the best level of individualized service.    Jennifer's primary expertise is helping children to develop their fine motor skills (handwriting, keyboarding), and ensuring that her clients make quick progress with lasting results. In 2018, Jennifer expanded her services by instituting the occupational therapy program at Park Century School, an independent school dedicated to providing individualized education to students with learning differences. She is passionate about her work, and this is reflected in her ever expanding involvement in the community. Jennifer is a Board Member for the Malibu Chamber of Commerce and the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Wellness Advisory Council, and she co-organizes events with THERAsurf, bringing her expertise and exuberance to every interaction she encounters.  Connect with Jennifer Morgan: MOST Kids OT Home Page Instagram  |  Facebook Email: Jennifer@mostkids.org Phone: 310-437-0202 Making the MOST of It Podcast with Jennifer Morgan ChildNEXUS Provider Profile: Jennifer Morgan Links and Related Resources: Episode 9: How Occupational Therapy Helps Kids with Leah Hiller Slow Processing Speed: An Overlooked Problem in Children Dizziness and Balance Problems Common in U.S. Kids   Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

Kajukenbo Instructors Mickey Lopez, Anthony Miele and Angelo Ferrer go over gross motor skills vs fine motor skills in combat sports and self-defense.

Dr. Iyad Alnahhas interviews Dr. Jona Hattangadi-Gluth and Ms. Mia Salans about their recently published manuscript entitled: "Longitudinal change in fine motor skills after brain radiotherapy and in vivo imaging biomarkers associated with decline" published online in February 2021 in Neuro-Oncology.

Here’s a great set of developmental fine motor activities to help foster skills! 

Have you ever looked at something your preschooler wrote and thought to yourself... My preschooler has the worst handwriting! Okay, maybe you didn't say those exact words, but you've thought: My child writes SO big. I can't read my child's letters. Are these just scribbles? In order to write well, and do lots of other really important skills, preschoolers need to develop the tiny muscles in their hands. In education circles, you'll hear "fine motor skills". Fine motor skills all revolve around your child's ability to control those small muscles in his/her hands. And while they may not seem EXCEPTIONALLY important, they actually are. When you type, zip your coat, tie your shoes, and sign your name, you are using your own fine motor skills. When you snap to music, open a milk jug, and squeeze an eyedropper, you are using your fine motor skills AGAIN. Often, we use these skills and don't even recognize them. It's like we are on auto-pilot. And that is EXACTLY what we want for our preschoolers. Listen and learn more about fine motor skills and how you can support fine motor development in your preschooler.

Join Pam and Elisa from Restful Parenting and Heidi from Blossom Early Learning as we chat all about fine motor skills. In this episode we discuss the importance of working on these skills and offer lots of tips and strategies to help encourage this important piece of their development. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/restfulparenting/message

This time on Autism Live, Shannon covers Fine Motor Skills for the Jargon of the day and Your Rights with Bonnie Yates! Write in and talk to us! Make sure to share so all of your friends get the information!

Today on the podcast, I’m talking all about why teaching fine motor skills is so important. I recently touched on this lightly over on my Instagram but I had a lot of requests to go more in depth. Which is why I’m bringing you this episode today. What Am I Talking About? In this episode, […]

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By looking at this resource, it is likely that you have a child who you think may have a movement and/or skill development need. Remember that factors influencing a child’s movement skills may include: • The child’s general development • The child’s level of experience and practice • The child’s vision and hearing • The child’s understanding, attention and listening skills • Any genetic or medical issues or conditions To use 1st Move, look at the units of motor skills and follow the key principles of the resource.  The Motor (movement) skills supported by 1st move are divided into eight units, as shown in the contents. Each unit is in its own section for ease of use.  Where a skill area outlines a range of ‘Component Skills’, these can be found in the ‘Core Skills’ and ‘Fine Motor Skills’ units.

Today on Autism Live, our host Shannon covers Fine Motor Skills for the jargon of the day before interviewing Author, Jude Morrow and then, Brian Turtle, from Endless Games, Don't miss it! https://www.judemorrow.com/ https://endlessgames.com/  

Today on Autism Live, our host Shannon covers Fine Motor Skills for the jargon of the day before interviewing Author, Jude Morrow and then, Brian Turtle, from Endless Games, Don't miss it! https://www.judemorrow.com/ https://endlessgames.com/  

Are you this bad at fine motor skills and autism? This is how bad I am and I am really struggling with it! Fine motor skills can be very difficult to deal with when you’re on the autism spectrum, comes with part of the autism diagnosis this can be a very difficult thing to deal with I personally struggle with fine motor skills by putting keys into doors using my insecurity to pick small objects up and trying to do buttons and shoelaces. This issue with fine motor skills as one of the main reasons why I tend to use slip on shoes or elasticated shoelaces rather than traditional shoelaces. Issues with motor skills are there are people on the autism spectrum and I am trying my best to come up with ways to help overcome having such issues with fine motor skills. In this video I’m exploring some of my personal insight and some of the ways in which I am trying to help myself overcome having issues with fine motor skills through practice and fine motor skills activities. Please like this video share it if you think it can help someone and also leave a comment if you have anything to add I can help --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaspieworld/support

Hello there and welcome to The Crochet Circle Podcast and the show notes for Episode 54 – Simple, Soothing Stitches.    My name is Fay and this is my audio and video podcast for those that love fibre crafts, particularly crochet.  It’s a community for people that like to support their fellow humans regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, size or age. I hope you feel the welcome embrace and love of the Crochet Clan.  Come on in and stay awhile.   In this episode, I cover General Update; Old Dog New Tricks; Final Destination; Designs on Progress; Quick News Beats and Big Up.      This podcast is sponsored by my online crafting company, Provenance Craft Co.  Thanks to everyone who tunes into the podcast whether it is through Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, iTunes or the YouTube Channel. Your support and engagement are really appreciated and makes running a podcast very special and worthwhile.    If you would like to support the podcast, you can do that through Patreon:     1 – General Update I know that globally, we are all on different states of stay at home/lockdown.  However, the reality is most likely a little like eat, sleep, distance repeat.  I’m used to working from home and probably only go at a handful of times a week anyway.  I’m a bit of an introvert, so although I am very happy in my little home bubble, I am starting to miss my people.  It would have been Wonderwool Wales this weekend.  It’s easily my favourite show of the year.  I get to catch up with lots of my yarn buddies, many of which I won’t have seen since the end of September.  It’s a chance to check-in and hug your friends.  So, I’m missing all of that. I can only imagine that if you are a social butterfly this must be really tough for you.     I know that many of you are being directly affected by the virus and have family members that are ill or have sadly died.  I am sending tender love and hugs.    2 – Old Dog New Tricks This month’s top Crochet Clan tip is from Caroline (Soltra on Ravelry).  Her tip is to regularly push yourself to try something new with crafting.  It could be a new technique, a new type of craft, just something that keeps pushing you forward.  Caroline references the fact that when she learned to do Tunisian Crochet, she made blanket after blanket and sickened herself by only doing blankets for 18 months.  It was only when she joined in with a Tunisian CAL that was all about skill-building that she really moved on with her Tunisian crochet skills and has worked her way through 13+ projects. It’s really easy to stick to what you know and feels comfortable.  And I know that I have called this episode Simple Soothing Stitches because I don’t currently have the mental capacity to work on really complicated things, but new techniques and skills don’t have to be complicated.   I don’t know how many times I have told myself “oh, I’m not good enough to try that technique out yet”.  It’s folly to think that way because you are just holding yourself back.  Dive in, if it works first time – great, if it needs a bit of extra practice then that’s also great because you are really getting to grips with the new thing.  If it doesn’t work then maybe it’s not for you.  Often, that’s my favourite outcome because I can cross it off my list and move onto the next technique.  You will never see me do crocheted cables.  I hated doing it.  It’s just not for me, but because I now know that, I’m never swayed to those projects and I let something else pique my interest instead.   3 – Final Destination Let me introduce you to Heulwen.  It’s a laceweight shawl using Garthenor wool (link) and is in this month’s Inside Crochet (Issue 125 (link)).  Heulwen means sunshine in Welsh which is very apt given the design and that Garthenor is a Welsh-based wool company. Heulwen is made from 2 x 50g of Gathenor’s Number 1 Laceweight Wool which is undyed Shetland (link) and 1 x 50g of their plyed laceweight, Pennine, in colour Tilia (link). The entire thing weighs about 120g and although it’s lightweight, it’s nice and cosy.     Image text: Image 1 - An undyed grey, Shetland wool shawl is displayed along with a wooden fence post with bright yellow oilseed rape flowers and woodland in the field behind and cow parsley in bloom in the verge in front.  The shell has details of the sun in the same yellow as the oilseed rape.  A semi-circle for the sun with beams of yellow coming off in fan stitches.  Image 2 - a close up of the shawl showing how fine the lace wool is with the yellow fan/sunbeam details.  Oilseed rape flowers and a blueish sky are visible behind.   I have been hooking up many Positivity Spirals (link to Ravelry, link to my website, link to Etsy).  This month I have made one from: John Arbon Textiles Exmoor Sock 4 ply, 50g/200m,  Mackerel Sky (link). John Arbon Textiles Knit By Numbers DK, 100g/250m, KBN111 (link). John Arbon Textiles  Harvest Hues light Aran/worsted, 100g/200m, Bracken (link). Gathernor Number 5, Chunky, 100g/70-100m, Pewter Jacob (link).   Image description: Four different versions of Positivity Spiral Cowl lying over each other. L-R is an undyed Jacob, chunky version in a Pewter Grey, Then a rusty orange Aran weight version, an aquamarine 4 ply version and a long thin DK version in lovely dirty mustard colour. I have one more to do and then I can update the pattern giving options for a wider range of yarn weights.  If you have already bought Positivity Spiral, as soon as it has been updated, you will receive a new copy with all of the weights on it.  I also set myself a design challenge last month to get a design, knit and publish a pattern inside of seven days.  I managed it by the skin of my teeth and it was intense!  I created a stranded colourwork knitted hat called the Coho Beanie (link to Ravelry, link to my website, link to Etsy).  I also used it as a chance to document my design process, the tools I use and the amount of time that is involved.  If you are interested in seeing that process, head over to my design Instagram account @faydhdesigns (link) and look for the videos. I used John Arbon Textiles Yarnadlic 25g/83m Minis (link) in colours Indigo Dust, Of my Hand, Woman in Blue and Ordinary Joe for the four-colour blue version and Harmonium, English Sparrows and Ordinary Joe for the three-colour green version.   Image description: Image 1 - me with my long brown hair down looking back over my shoulder beside a large pool of water.  I am wearing the M/L, four-coloured, knitted Coho Beanie which ranges from dark teal through to a warm cream and has feature scallops in stranded colourwork.   Image 2 - The five different size version of the hat laid out on a large mossy trunk, surrounded by nettles.  L-R they go from L/XL adult (green), M/L (teals), S (teals), XS/Child (teals) and toddler (green) sizes.  The green version is three-colours, ranging from a mid-forest green to bright spring green to the same warm cream.  Some of the hats have pom-poms on them.   Me being me, I knitted it up in five different sizes, so it’s available from toddlers up to a L/XL adult. So whilst I haven’t yet managed to whittle any wood – that’s my challenge for this weekend – I have managed to sew my first ever garment.  I managed to get some organic cotton from Fabworks (link) and used the Elise Tee from Fine Motor Skills (link) which is a free sewing pattern.  I really enjoyed this as a first attempt and I’m happy to be wearing it as I record.  I even regraded the pattern to make it a little bigger because it only goes from S-L.  Plop! There I go down the sewing rabbit hole.  My Nana used to sew all of her own clothes.  Don’t think tea dresses, think fine tailoring pinstripe suits with satin and chiffon blouses.  Elaine Dashper was a woman with very defined tastes and standards!  I am hoping I have inherited some of her sewing DNA.    4  – Designs in Progress I have almost finished my Scrapvent Blanket.  Lots of work has gone into this month because although I am trying to set myself challenges to keep focussed, I am also really drawn to simple soothing stitches.  I just don’t want my crochet time to be challenging too and the blanket has been perfect for that.  Image description: Cream background with my Scrapvent Blanket coming in from the right having been artistically 'dumped'.  It has a cream border and 24 different stripes (6 rows per colour stripe) ranging from peachy creams to mustard, greens, teals and finally, dark plummy purple.  Why not head to your stash and see if you have 24 x 20g leftovers or minis in 4 ply and 100g for a border?  Get them bagged up and put away for 1st December 2020. I’m so pleased with the way that the blanket is coming together.  There are a couple in there that I maybe would swap out in hindsight, but as soon as I attached the border, it really helped to bring the whole piece together.  For me, it was well worth pulling together the 24 colour sequence.  Even if I did think I was drunk when I added the acid green in that I now rather like! This will be finished next month, with a pattern to follow shortly. I was working on a laceweight version of Positivity Spiral with Organically Farmed Merino, 50g/650m, natural white (link) but I just can’t do it.  It’s too fine and I’m not enjoying it.  Given what I said in Old Dog New Tricks, I definitely know that cobweb lace is a step too far for me. I know that I keep on saying I don’t like laceweight, but clearly I must like it a little bit because I keep on going back to it. So, my alternative laceweight version of Positivity Spiral is in Garthenor’s Number 1 laceweight in Smoke, which is undyed Shetland, 50g/350 (link).    Image description: Image 1 - cream background with a cake of fine undyed, grey laceweight wool to the top left and a bundle of barely started crocheted rounds in the middle.  A pink metal crochet hook lyes to the right.  Image 2 - School green background with a photo of Jonny and Sally from Garthenor Organic.  Jonny with his arm around his Mum, Sally, as they stand in front of Niagara Falls.     5  – Feeding the Habit I am a very fortunate person.  I had three parcels turn up from lovely Crochet Clan folk.  Each parcel arrived just when I needed a little boost! I received some beautiful seaweed yarn and skeins of hemp from Rachael.  She has also requested that I do a bit of a feature on vegan yarns.  I have one planned and have lots of yarns to go through but don’t quite know when I’m going to get to it – someday! Three skeins of hemp yarn in an acid green, rusty brown/orange a dark lavender blue/purple lye diagi=onally beside a card with a crocheted hexagon and cake of seaweed yarn. Rica sent me through loads of German marzipan ( I even let Matthew have some) and yarn from her global travels.  So, I now have yarns from Germany, Iran, India, Uzbekistan, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Peru and Bolivia in my stash.  I need to spend some proper time looking at the construction of the wools to see if there are differences from country to country. Image description: cream background with lots of different yarns from around the world.  Fluffy blue mohair from India, perfectly spun pecahy brown wool from Bolivia, loosely spun green wool from Iran.  The different plying methods from different countries is evident. Claudia also sent loads of marzipan from Germany.  If you have never tried marzipan with calvados, you are missing out!  I have a new favourite.  My parcel from Claudia was full of all sorts of lovely goodies including some amazing art yarn which I think I am going to make into a cushion, using the mustard coloured buttons that she popped in the parcel.  Image description: A large hank of art yarn that goes from thick to thin and ranges from sky blue to bring green and a slurry green /brown.   I can’t show you any marzipan because we have eaten it all! Nom, nom, nom. Given that I was buying design wool from Garthenor, I also treated myself to a little set of 10g mini skeins from their little shop update.  Often small companies have small updates that go out to newsletter subscribers first.  That’s what Garthenor and RiverKnits do.  John Arbon Textiles do their Mill Membership for special access.  It’s definitely worth subscribing to your favourite small businesses.  Image description: Five mini skeins fo wool, each bound in the centre with a kraft paper label.  The skeins are different types of wool and move from light grey/brown through to a dark chocolate, peaty colour. 6 – Quick News Beats 1 - Global Hook Up – The May hook ups are on: Saturday 23rd  at 8pm BST and Sunday 24th at 9am BST. The meeting ID number is 475-047-5819 and you will need to join via Zoom which you can do here:  https://www.zoom.us/join If you are joining on your phone or tablet you will likely need to download the software in advance.  If you are joining from a PC or Mac, you can join via the link above.  Everyone needs to use the same ID number to get into the session.    7 – J’adore Going back to the premise of simple and soothing, I have been going back to gardening and growing more of our own food.  The current pandemic has given me a bit of a jolt to look again at my environmental impact and what is important to me.  My plan is to grow and make even more of our own food (we already do a fair bit) and to really work towards a handmade capsule wardrobe.  I don’t think I’m the only one using this strange time to reassess what they want from this one life. I have also been looking backwards through “The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady” by Edith Holden.  It’s an illustrated nature journal, documenting what Edith saw in the English countryside month by month.  I grew up with this book and bought my own second-hand copy at the beginning of the year.  Every month, I go to it and look at Edith’s writing and illustrations for that month.  One of May’s mottoes is “Shear your sheep in May and shear them all away”.  Image description: The book is open at pages for May with beautiful handwriting on the left page and a delicate illustration of May flowers on the right.   I‘m basically taking pleasure from the simple things.  I hope you are too.   I’ll be back on 5th June. Fay x   Instagram: Crochet_Circle_Podcast  Instagram: provenance.craft.co   Instagram: FayDHDesigns YouTube: The Crochet Circle Podcast Crochet Clan on Mighty Network: Invite

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Sarah Collins,MSOT, OTR/L and owner of Collins Academy Therapy Services. Sarah shared with us about "The Impact and Development of Pre-Writing Skills for Greater Learning" #handwriting #learningactivites #OT Other topics covered in this episode are: Fun At-Home Activities to Improve Handwriting Skills Simple Methods for Promoting Good Writing Posture Easy At-Home Ideas for Building Your Child’s Fine Motor Skills

Dr. Allen Pratt has served as a high school science teacher and coach, a high school principal, assistant superintendent/curriculum director, executive director of the Tennessee Rural Education Association, executive director of the East Tennessee Center of Regional Excellence for the Tennessee Department of Education, and rural outreach liaison for Lincoln Memorial University. His primary interests are those issues that impact rural schools and the role of instructional leaders at the district and building levels. He is also involved at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Education and Educational Leadership.He is entering his fourth year as Executive Director of the NREA.  He has visited and presented in over 40 states during this time. Dr. Jared Bigham currently serves as the Senior Advisor on Workforce & Rural Initiatives for the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce.  Before this, he served as the Executive Director of Chattanooga 2.0.Dr. Bigham has worked as the Director of College & Career Readiness with TN SCORE, and before this, Dr. Bigham served as a K-12 supervising principal, a high school principal, and an elementary principal. Dr. Bigham has served on multiple state and national committees, in addition to serving as the Executive Director of the Tennessee Rural Education Association, of which he is still an executive board member.  He is a contributor to national education blogs like Edweek.org and the author of three books. Dr. Bigham is also an adjunct instructor at Liberty University, teaching classes in leadership, philosophy of education, and school/community relations. Dr. Christopher F. Silver is a full-time lecturer at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and has served in many roles both in higher education as well as corporate America. Dr. Silver’s research focuses on issues of diversity and the psychology of religion. He is trained in the areas of psychometrics, measurement, evaluation, and interviewing. His research has focused on topics of authoritarianism, personality, religiosity and belief (including atheism), and leadership theory. He consults on a variety of grant-funded projects as the methodologist or co-PI. Further, Dr. Silver worked in the fields of Information Technology as well as Human Resources in adult training and assessment in various levels of management. His professional website is available at http://www.christophersilver.com

In Episode 9 of the Creative Kindergarten Podcast, I talk to you about how I work on fine motor skills in my kindergarten classroom. I discuss different materials that you can incorporate into your centers, and integrate math and literacy skills too! Links I talk about in this podcast: Fine Motor Skills Blog Post: https://creativekindergartenblog.com/fine-motor-activities-for-kindergarten/ Fine Motor Skills Activity Pack: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Fine-Motor-Skills-Activity-Pack-and-Centers-for-Kindergarten-4187994 To join in on the conversation with me, you can find me on: Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Creative-Kindergarten Instagram: @creativekindergartenblogontpt Facebook: www.facebook.com/creativekindergartenbyamanda Blog: creativekindergartenblog.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On the past few episodes of the podcast, we’ve been discussing ways to help families thrive – not just meeting the physical needs of a child with a disability, but also the emotional needs of the whole family. This week, Crystal is speaking with Jeannie Wronski who has a fascinating career as a pediatric occupational therapist. Although her work is centered on the physical aspects of a child’s development, Jeannie loves building relationships with the families she serves and using her career as an opportunity to meet the needs of the whole family. Listen as talks through her interesting career journey and why she loves being a pediatric occupational therapist. Joni shares about the first piece of art that she created with her mouth – encouraged by her occupational therapist! www.joniandfriends.org/national-cowboy-day Download a free chapter of Sharing Love Abundantly in Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities at www.joniandfriends.org/podcast. *Joni and Friends was founded in 1979 by Joni Eareckson Tada who in a diving accident was left a quadriplegic at 17 years old. Ministry began as Tada, joined by friends around her kitchen table, responded to letters she received from people with disabilities in search of support. Over the past 40 years, the ministry has grown to serve thousands of people impacted by disability worldwide: Joni and Friends has delivered more than 150,000 wheelchairs and Bibles through Wheels for the World and provided Christian care to 63,000 special needs family members through Family Retreats. The organization also equips individuals and churches with disability ministry training and provides higher education courses through the Christian Institute on Disability. For more encouragement, download the Joni and Friends radio podcast in English or Spanish, and view inspirational videos on the Joni and Friends website. www.joniandfriends.org*

Learn how to enhance your little one's motor skills during the summer. AdoreThem.com/Summer-Learning

In this episode I talk about why using a dominant hand for every day tasks is important for fine motor skill development. To learn more about children's fine motor skill development, click here - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/how-can-i-help-children-to-be-school-ready

Interview with Eileen Birch, Ph.D., author of Self-perception in Children Aged 3 to 7 Years With Amblyopia and Its Association With Deficits in Vision and Fine Motor Skills

Interview with Eileen Birch, Ph.D., author of Self-perception in Children Aged 3 to 7 Years With Amblyopia and Its Association With Deficits in Vision and Fine Motor Skills

In today's episode, Rachel and Jessica discuss the underlying skills related to handwriting as well as deficits associated with these skills. They also dive into simple, at home strategies and activities that you can incorporate into your child's routine in order to increase their hand strength, fine and visual motor skills, and overall handwriting abilities!  Be sure to check out the show notes on our blog at  Harkla.Co/Podcast.Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, child development courses, and The Harkla Sensory Club.Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now DISCLAIMER While we make every effort to share correct information, we are still learning. We will double check all of our facts but realize that medicine is a constantly changing science and art. One doctor / therapist may have a different way of doing things from another.  We are simply presenting our views and opinions on how to address common sensory challenges, health related difficulties and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your child's pediatrician/ therapist for any medical issues that he or she may be having.  This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contribut

On this Episode, I discuss the top 5 Fine Motor Skills that I look for in typical 3 year old development! Community Resource Directory Play With Your Food: How to Get Your Toddler to Eat50% off Autism Parenting MagazineNew Arrivals … Continue reading → The post Fine Motor Skills for 3 Year Olds Episode 79 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

Guest contributor, Rachel, shares 5 ideas for enhancing your little one’s fine motor skills over the summer • https://adorethem.com/summer-learning

On this episode, I talk about some of the fine motor skills I look for as an Occupational Therapist when playing with a child between the ages of 24-36 months or 2-3 years. ** THERAPISTS ** USE “ADD TO CART” … Continue reading → The post Fine Motor Skills for 2 Year Olds Episode 72 appeared first on Midwest Therapy Associates.

 Need help for your struggling reader? Watch our free video series: Five Steps To Take When Your Child Is Struggling In SchoolLife Hack For Dyslexia #3 Gives You Some Tips To Help Your Dyslexic Child’s Fine Motor SkillsIn this Life Hack we switch course a bit.  In previous episodes (Click here and here), we help you find ways to get around your child’s fine motor difficulties.  In this video we give you a simple way to improve your child’s fine motor skills.  The most obvious way to improve your child’s fine motor skills is to see an Occupational Therapist (O.T.).  An O.T. will help your child with therapy to improve strength and dexterity.  Then the O.T. would give you exercises to do at home.So what is the issue with this approach:You have to find time between school, extracurricular activities, and reading classes to do these activities.Sometimes children can find these exercises tedious and may resist them. So what’s a better approach:Make It FunFind activities that your child loves to do.  For our son it was Legos.  He could build Legos for hours.  While he was having fun, he was improving the strength and dexterity of his fingers.  This improvement then helped him with:WritingTying shoesButtons on clothingZippersSo how can you implement this Life Hack in your child’s life?Observe your child when she is having funFind activities that she gravitates toward when she has free timeFind ways to incorporate fine motor skills into these activities.Possible activities your child may like that can help:LegosBuilding modelsCraftsArt – coloring, painting, sculpture, etc.You don’t even need fancy expensive classes.  Youtube has an almost unlimited number of videos with fund crafts, art, and activities your child can do.  Many of these videos you can allow your child to watch herself and she can just follow along.  While she is busy having fun, she is improving her fine motor skills in the process. Need help for your struggling reader? Watch our free video series: Five Steps To Take When Your Child Is Struggling In School

Show Notes for Podcast 23 “Special Needs Preschoolers”Bible Passage: Isaiah 43:19 You are pretty new at this special needs thing. You may even be pretty new to parenting. Maybe you are a little overwhelmed and want to know what to think about next with regard to your child. Join us as we chat about the swirling emotions, overwhelming options, and practical every day developmental helps for our preschoolers with special needs.You have landed in a different place than you expected.Take care of the caregiver. You may have more options for: Therapies Medical Intervention Education than you think. Ideas for helping with your preschool child’s development at home.INPUT   INPUT   INPUT(Be sure to look below at our Resources section for fresh input for you as you guide your child.) Fun-based learning: Outings Manipulatives Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Homemade records of information you want them to know. Creating and communicating routines helpful to your family life. Setting up learning stations in your home. Presenting “themes of the week”   Remember: it is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE.Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com andSupport us at: http://www.pefministry.org – then click “Website”, then click “USA”, then find our photo - click it and then click “donate”Resources: MarchForthFamily.com (Parent Coaching) – email us at MarchForthFamily@gmail.com Wee Folk Art: www.weefolkart.com Before Five in a Row: http://fiveinarow.com/before-five-in-a-row/ http://www.1plus1plus1equals1.com/WhoWeAre.html https://www.abcmouse.com/landing/brand:goog?gclid=CPKvhdCZsdECFZO2wAodqrUCEg https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Steady-Get-Me-Ready/dp/0962232211    

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 183, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Sam and Katie Boland from the Williams syndrome community.  We discuss: Katie on the gifts of Williams syndrome; Williams syndrome Camps, music, & Fine Motor Skills; Family & Connections at Williams syndrome Conventions; Katie's joy of music; Impact on Williams syndrome community; Resources online to check … Continue reading SCP183: The Gifts of Williams syndrome The post SCP183: The Gifts of Williams syndrome first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive   Today’s Jargon is Fine Motor Skills.  Fine motor skills involve the small muscles in the body, that help us make small precise movements.  Fine motor skills allow us are often involved in hands, finger and toes.  They help us to eat and to button our clothes, open a bottle, write with a pen as well as a host of other actions.   Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx     Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Tarzana, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD:  Part 2 of iPad Apps for Special Ed, Reading, Math, Social, and Fine Motor Skills, with Melissa Mann. Melissa Mann is a special education teacher with the Madison County School System, Alabama.  She has taught both self-contained and collaborative students in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Melissa is dually certified in Elementary Education and Special Education. She also has a Master's in School Counseling and is a certified school counselor. Melissa has presented for the past three years at Alabama's state technology conference and at various local conferences. It’s great to have Melissa on the SimpleK12 Teacher Learning Community presenter team.   Let’s get learning!

Welcome to a new episode of Free Teacher PD:  Part 1 of iPad Apps for Special Ed, Reading, Math, Social, and Fine Motor Skills, with Melissa Mann. Are you a special education teacher with an iPad, but aren't sure what to do next?  Or maybe you been thinking about getting an iPad, but aren't sure how you might use it in your classroom. This podcast episode, and the one to follow, will explore ideas and tips for using your iPad with a whole group, small group, or an individual student. We will share apps that can be used for developing Reading, Math, Social, and Fine Motor skills.   Let’s get learning!