Occupational Therapy -> Neuromuscular Retraining -> Postural Stability
Postural Stability
Postural stability is the ability to control the body position in space for the purpose of movement and balance and to maintain an upright position.
Reference links
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The Impact of An Occupational Therapy–Based Handwriting Program For a Preschool Student 0
Author: Breanna Taylor, Hailey Speight, Margaret McKinney, Elizabeth Carter, Lesly James, Denise Donica - Population: Pre K Results: Improvements in letter formation and posture. Learning the structure of each letter and how to increase fine motor abilities. Implication: A structured, occupational therapy led handwriting program with ongoing collaboration and coaching maximizes student performance Citation: Breanna Taylor, Hailey Speight, Margaret McKinney, Elizabeth Carter, Lesly James, Denise Donica; The Impact of an Occupational Therapy–Based Handwriting Program for a Preschool Student. Am J Occup Ther August 2020, Vol. 74(4_Supplement_1), 7411515453p1. doi: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S1-PO9130
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Activity List(s)
Visual Schedule Cards
Goal Bank
- Peter will utilize a crash pad during school day 3 /4 times a day to meet the need for proprioceptive input to promote safe gross motor participation, increase core strength, and enhance attention by May 5, 2023. 0
- In order to improve upper body control and strength, Peter will complete a floor puzzle with static lower body and dynamic upper body sit to reach with 3 physical prompts in 10 minutes by March 5, 2023 . 0
- Peter will remain seated during circle time at school with the usage of a wobble cushion for 5 minutes 4 /5 days a week by the end of the 9 weeks to enhance their role as a student and their attention in academic learning. 0
Resources
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Baseball Race Motor Control
Glenna Nave
Fine Motor Resource. Dynamic Grasp Resource. Occupational Therapy Resource. Race to be the first player to color in all of the baseballs. Addresses fine motor control skills to promote a dynamic gr...
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TEIS: OT Referral Checklist
Glenna Nave
Checklist of common diagnoses and developmental delays that may indicate need for OT referral.
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