While technology has entered the classroom and changed the way that children write, communicate, and complete educational activities, handwriting is still an essential skill inside and outside the classroom. Teachers can help students improve their handwriting skills with these tips from Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS).
One of the biggest worries about taking on a fieldwork student is the addition of more responsibilities. Let’s face it: you’ve got documentation that you are still catching up on and you can barely see all students you need to see in the school day. When are you going to find more time to train/teach a student?
1. Know your student’s program
The Whole Child Approach in School Based Therapy
Hey Parents, school’s out for Summer…now what?
Summer is a great time to explore the Great Outdoors. Kids can continue to develop sensory regulation skills, gross motor skills and fine motor skills, as well as expanding their play skills, while having fun outside!
Mental illness impacts everyone, including children. One in six children in the United States struggles with a mental health disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.1 That means several children in every classroom are dealing with mental health issues.
Not every child is able to pick up communication skills automatically. Speech therapy is a helpful tool for children struggling with pronouncing words, speech...
How to spot a sensory seeker and what a sensory room can offer.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an educational approach that uses emotional and social wellness techniques in typical academic lessons, including math,...