[Source: Pink Oatmeal] The focus around Thanksgiving is of course giving thanks, but also food. As much as I love food I always try to participate in some sort of physical activity to go with it. Most often, we participate in a…...
[Source: The OT Toolbox] Turkey Activities are the theme here today, and boy, do I have some fun turkey themed ways to play and help kids build skills! Check out the Thanksgiving occupational therapy activities and different ideas listed below for fun…...
Editor’s Note: I know it’s early to share Thanksgiving activities but I just couldn’t resist this one! So adorable, and GREAT hand-strengthening therapy! [Source: The Inspired Treehouse] For the past few weeks, I’ve been over on Pinterest pinning all kinds of…...
[Source: Happy Home Fairy] If you are looking for a great seasonal craft to do with your kids, I think you are going to love this gobbling turkey Thanksgiving craft. This turkey made from a cup will really gobble, gobble, gobble to…...
[Source: A Day in Our Shoes] Thanksgiving is almost here! For most of the world, families anticipate and look forward to this time with happiness. Some of us with special needs, maybe not. It can be challenging, to say the least. Sometimes…...
[Source: Easy Peasy and Fun] Turkey lovers rejoice! This set of turkey clothespin puppets is all that you need this fall season. Super easy to make, super silly looking – there are a lot of reasons why kids are going crazy about these. …...
Editor’s Note: I am loving this for following directions, scissor and folding practice, and even articulation trials with the dauber pen! [Source: I Heart Crafty Things] Learn All About this Adorable Craft on I {heart} Crafty Things Visit our Pin on Pinterest...
[Source: Autism Classroom Resources] In this busy time of year, it becomes particularly important to stop and take stock of what we have been given and to give thanks. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes it’s difficult to…...
[Source: Madison.com] In a lab near UW Hospital, Megan Jandy grows stem cells from people with Down syndrome — 10 batches of cells, most in three-dimensional clusters, each batch featuring one group with the extra chromosome that causes the disorder and one…...
[Source: Disability Scoop] A new effort is underway to dramatically expand training on intellectual and developmental disabilities at the nation’s medical schools. The health insurance company Elevance Health is putting up $1.42 million in funding with a goal of more than doubling…...