These are handy little devices for those people who have trouble managing buttons on your clothing using two hands! It will help pull the buttons through each button hole in your shirt using only one hand to get it done.
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Brachial Plexus Injuries at Birth Episode 21 Child Development
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On this show I discuss the different types of brachial plexus injuries, what the brachial plexus is, and how the injuries can affect babies and toddlers.
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Research Article: Kinesio Arm Taping as Prophylaxis Against the development of Erb’s Engram.
http://ac.els-cdn.com
“Kinesio arm taping as prophylaxis against the development of Erb’s Engram.” Kinesio arm taping as prophylaxis against the development of Erb’s Engram – ScienceDirect, www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123212000641. Accessed 6 Sept. 2017.
Radwa S. ElKhatib. Emam H. ElNegmy. Amina H. Salem. AbdelAziz A. Sherief
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2012.08.006
http://www.sciencedirect.com/
Plexus Definition: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com
Brachial Plexus injury information:
http://www.birthinjuryguide.org
Brachial Plexus Info
http://bcchr.ca/brachial-plexus
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Occupational Therapy
Child Development
Occupational Therapy in Early Intervention Episode 20 Child Development
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On this episode I discuss what Occupational Therapy means and how we work with infants and toddlers. Differences between OT and OTA are explained. The hopeful future of this podcast is laid out for you!
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KU Occupational Therapy: http://www.kumc.edu
OT Practice Act – AOTA: https://www.aota.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Advocacy/State/Resources/PracticeAct/Model Definition of OT Practice Adopted 41411.pdf
OT Statistics in Europe: http://www.coteceurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2016-COTEC-Summary-of-the-OT-profession-in-Europe.pdf
OT in Germany: https://www.dve.info/
OT in Norway: http://www.ergoterapeutene.org/
OT in Ireland: https://www.aoti.ie/Default.aspx
European Network of Occupational Therapy in Higher Education: http://enothe.eu/
OT in Singapore: https://www.saot.org.sg/
OT in Japan: http://www.jaot.or.jp/
United Arab Emirates OT Statistics: http://www.payscale.com
OT Salaries: https://www.bls.gov/
OT Careers: http://money.usnews.com
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Early Intervention
Child Development
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy and Early Intervention Book
Down Syndrome and Early Intervention Episode 19 Child Development
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On this episode I discuss early intervention strategies and considerations for babies children with Down Syndrome. Information is presented about what low tone and laxity of joints are. Issues surrounding feeding, fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills are discussed.
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Research Article:
International Journal of Science Culture and SportJune2016: 4(2)ISSN : 2148-1148Doi :10.14486/IntJSCS509
Sehmus ASLAN1, Ummuhan BAS ASLAN
http://www.iscsjournal.com
Down Syndrome
Occupational Therapy
Early Intervention
Child Development
Special Needs
Ark’s Honey Bear Straw Drinking Cup
This is a great tool for teaching toddlers how to drink from a straw. The straw will hold the liquid up in the straw so they can be more successful in getting the liquid out. You can adjust how far up the straw the liquid will go and stay depending on their skill level.
It also has a lip blocker attachment that helps keep their lips and tongue in the correct position for drinking and swallowing.
Proprioceptive and Vestibular Sensory Processing Activities for Summer Time Episode 18
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On this episode I discuss how our usual summer time activities can be beneficial for providing Proprioceptive and Vestibular Sensory stimulation for kids who need it. It will hopefully help you start to look at every day activities in a new way, from a sensory processing perspective.
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Research Article:
Gavin, William J., et al. “Electroencephalography in Children With and Without Sensory Processing Disorders During Auditory Perception.” American Journal of Occupational Therapy, American Occupational Therapy Association, 1 July 2011, ajot.aota.org/article.aspx?articleid=1851482. Accessed 6 Sept. 2017.
http://ajot.aota.org
Special Needs
Sensory Processing
Child Development
Occupational Therapy
Kids Hammock Chair Sensory Swing
Siblings of Children With Special Needs Episode 17 and Child Development
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On this episode, I discuss issues and concerns related to siblings of kids with special needs. I shared an inspiring story on my facebook page about a set of twins where one had Autism and the other one did not.
The discussion revolves around including all kids in the family as much as possible, and trying to balance giving your attention to each one. So many parents are already good at this, but I wanted to mention it to make sure people remain conscious of how important it is!
See the inspiring story of the twins graduating high school and walking across the stage together: https://www.facebook.com
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Research Article:
Arora, Manish, et al. “Fetal and postnatal metal dysregulation in autism.” Nature News, Nature Publishing Group, 1 June 2017, www.nature.com/articles/ncomms15493. Accessed 6 Sept. 2017.
https://www.nature.com
Special Needs
Child Development
Autism
Occupational Therapy
Melissa & Doug Wooden 1″ Blocks
These little wooden blocks are the perfect size for toddlers! They can easily hold onto the blocks, and build towers, trains, or whatever else they can think of! The letters and pictures on the sides are great for encouraging language development as well!