One of our OTs on staff recommended these handouts on Developmental Coordination Disorder--lots of interesting ideas to use for students who seem to match the characteristics of this diagnosis, as well as students with similar needs:
http://dcd.canchild.ca/en/AboutDCD/resources/dcdrevised.pdf
http://dcd.canchild.ca/en/AboutDCD/resources/DCD_Typing.pdf
Thanks to the author,
Cheryl Missiuna, Ph.D., O.T.Reg.(Ont)
for preparing such well-written material.
Welcome to a spot to share ideas for working with students in exceptional education in public schools. Please describe activities you've successfully used with students to improve fine motor and self-help skills. Creative classroom adaptations for sensory-based and ergonomic needs are sought. Technology applications, low and high tech, are appreciated. Above all--be positive and professional in sharing your experiences and ideas. Thanks.
Hi, I love your blog. So many times as a school OT, I feel like I get stuck in a rut with my treatment ideas, but you have given me much inspiration! On a different note, for some reason I can't pull up the links on developmental coordination disorder...
ReplyDeleteHi Tina: Do you have Adobe Reader? The handouts are in PDF format. Let me know. Karen
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen!
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