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Barbara Smith, M.S. OTR/, author of The Recycling Occupational Therapist , a guide to making activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and Still Giving Kisses: A Guide to Helping and Enjoying the Azheimer's Victim You Love.Visit barbarasmithoccupationalth
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Understanding the Five Types of Pervasive Developmental DisordersUnderstanding the neurological basis of PDD and the five disorders currently included under this heading is key for researchers who seek prevention and treatment.
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Book Review: The Panic Virus by Seth MnookinSeth Mnookin researches the autism vaccination controversy- examining the documents, interviewing the parties and understanding the organizations that have impacted this highly sensationalized issue.
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A Book Review: The Best Kind of Different by Shonda SchillingShonda Schilling, wife of Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling uses her husband's fame to gain a platform- sharing her experiences as a loving mother of four trying to make sense of and cope with her third child's challenging behaviors.
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Fine-Motor Activities that Help Children with Autism Develop Visual and Visual Perceptual SkillsOccupational therapists use fine motor activities to help children with autism develop skills to visually attend, scan and make visual discriminations. -
Gross Motor Activities that Help Children with Autism Improve Visual and Visual Perceptual SkillsFun gross motor activities can help children with autism improve visual and visual perceptual skills. The following easy activities promote visual skills to follow moving objects and visual perceptual skills to interpret what they are seeing. -
Death Panel MadnessAdversaries of health care reform have targeted physicians who seek Medicare reimbursement for end of life counseling. Myths and lies that claim the potential killing off of American elders is absurd.
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Death Panel MadnessAdversaries of health care reform have targeted physicians who seek Medicare reimbursement for end of life counseling. Myths and lies that claim the potential killing off of American elders is absurd.
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Asperger's Syndrome, Dating and the Movie AdamAsperger's Syndrome is a disability that impacts social skills. But can a young man overcome this disability to find love?
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Sensory Integration: The Brain's Organization of Sensory Information that Helps Me to Roller SkateRoller skating promotes sensory integration as a skater receives sensory stimulation that helps develop coordination, rhythm, positive emotional feelings and motor planning skills to learn increasingly complex movements. -
For Sale by Owner Equals Faster Sales and Bigger ProfitsMany home owners think that they should automatically call a relater to sell their homes. Read the following five myths that explain why it is safer, easier and more profitable for home owners to do it themselves. -
Recycle Plastic Bottles by Making ToysRecycling detergent and dishwashing liquid bottles into toys and activities for children saves money, promotes creativity and helps save the environment. -
Caregivers: Helping Themselves and Loved Ones with Alzheimer's DiseaseUnderstanding the Alzheimer's victim's emotional, cognitive and sensory needs can help both the caregiver and victim to enjoy their time together. -
Make Your Own Toys with PreschoolersParents and educators can promote fine-motor skills by making toys for their young children.
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Exploring Eye Contact and AutismIndividuals with autism often demonstrate difficulty with eye contact
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Exploring Eye Contact and AutismPeople on the autism spectrum may find eye contact to be aversive
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How Not to Spend During the HolidaysBuying new products impacts the environment and the pocket book. Learn how to limit spending over the holidays. -
Hippotherapy Involves Making Children Work While They Think They are PlayingThe horse has been used therapeutically for hundreds of years. Its time to think about the equine contribution to develop hand skills. -
How to Stimulate Individuals with Alzheimer's DiseaseIndividuals with alzheimer's disease need to be engaged in stimulating activities designed for their stage of the disease. This article describes how to do this. -
Exercise and Sports for Individuals on the Autism SpectrumIndividuals on the autism spectrum often avoid exercise and sports. Finding the right types of movement activities will promote health and self-esteeem. -
Horses as Occupational Therapy PartnersHippotherapy involves using the horse as a treatment tool to promote therapeutic objectives. Learn more at Horseot.com
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Enjoying a Nursing Home VisitMany people are afraid to visit a friend or loved one who has Alzheimer's disease. Finding the right activities may help visitors enjoy their time in the nursing home and visit more often.