Holy cow. Thanksgiving is nearly here, which means Christmas will be here before we know it. What do the holidays mean to you? For some they represent family, for others it’s the vacation time and for me? It's all about the food. Don’t get me wrong, I love to cook all year round, but I really [..}
Save a buck with DIY adaptive products
by on November 7, 2012
I would love to see Red Green do an episode on adaptive products. If you have no idea who I’m talking about, he's a goofy Canadian guy on TV who's addicted to DIY fixes. Duct tape is his best friend, and he refuses to go to anybody for anything he needs. He makes everything. [..}
It’s All About You
by on October 22, 2012
After my program recently moved to a new location, some of our favorite sayings were hung in new places. Looking up from my desk, for instance, I see, “No one cares how much you know.” Don’t worry, that’s not the whole saying, just the result of unfortunate bulletin board placement. The full [..}
Awkward: Growing Up & Away From A Parent PCA
by on January 23, 2012
For high school students with Special Education services, team meetings should address plans for post-secondary education, employment, and living options, as well as the type of support required for success in these areas. During Tina’s meeting, there was something about her non-verbals that made [..}
What’s the difference? Clinic-Based Versus School-Based Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
by on April 18, 2011
A child with motor or sensory impairments may benefit from skilled Physical or Occupational Therapy intervention. The way the need for services is determined and how the services are delivered vary based on whether services are delivered in a medical or educational setting. Who Qualifies? In the [..}
Schools: Understand Benefits of Buying Assistive Technology Locally
by on March 9, 2011
Are you a PT, OT, or paraprofessional working at a school? Or maybe you are a special ed teacher or buyer? Even if you are the principal or the janitor, you may be interested in what I am about to tell you. This is not a secret or new information. In fact, we have been trying to help connect [..}
Standing Activity: Sleeping?
by on February 16, 2011
I have heard of people falling asleep in their stander and here is proof! Max's mom, Deana said Max snoozed for about ten minutes in his EasyStand Bantam after a grueling Monday of school and physical therapy. I guess that means he was pretty relaxed? I think this is awesome progress, [..}
Communication and the Therapy Situation
by on February 14, 2011
A group of therapists from one of the Twin Cities’ pediatric specialty hospitals with satellite clinics serving the larger metro area recently organized a meet and greet for the school and pediatric clinical therapists in the community. It was nice to see the faces of the caring professionals [..}
Creating a Unique Sensory Experience
by on August 30, 2010
Most kids have played at a sensory table a time or two and probably enjoyed it very much! They're popular in preschool classrooms and are great for kids with limited abilities for occupational therapy. I remember in one of my son's very first early childhood classes he was addicted to the water [..}
Make Standing Part of your Child’s Daily Routine
by on June 7, 2010
Standing programs for children with disabilities are part of the natural routine at Normandy Park Preschool. Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine magazine recently published an insightful article called, Let's Stand Together. Written by a PT and OT team that work for Normandy Park, the [..}
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