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School-based physical therapy services for students in public school districts in 2 states and over 5 districts; medical PT services in 3 different county Birth-to-Three Programs in 2 states; general acute care physical therapy, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation (emphasis on recovery from stroke, spinal cord injury, and accidents), experience in a neonatal unit and pediatric hospital specializing in children's rehab services.
Many continuing education courses in pediatric physical therapy, health promotion and wellness, clinical decision making, pharmacology, torticollis, sensory integration, lower extremity orthotics, seating and positioning, educationally-based services, autism, learning difficulties, dyspraxia, conscious discipline, early childhood, and treatment techniques of NDT (neuro-developmental treatment).
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Tai Chi for Children
A delightfully illustrated story for children with all abilities: It describes the history of Tai Chi and some basic principles and movement patterns (from Tai Chi Fundamentals® by Tricia Yu) in a way that children can understand. It could be read to teens or adults with intellectual or other challenges as well. This story book is for every parent, teacher, child, therapist, physician, grandmother, or person who wants to learn more about Tai Chi or may want to inspire a child to try this form of
PreK - 12th
Health, Physical Education
School Function Assessment Grid
This is one grid that could be used to report the sections of the SFA that your team used. Simply delete what is not needed. Only complete the column of criterion cut-off scores that are appropriate for the grade level of your student. *You will still need the scoring manual and your score sheet.* The graph on the back of the recording form is nice to present a summary of the information during the IEP, parts of this summary chart might be used in your PT report only.
K - 6th
Tai Chi for Children Large Card Set
These are the 12 movements of Tai Chi Fundamentals® demonstrated with full page illustrations of children with different abilities.
(illustrations only. For more detailed information, please buy the spiral book). These could be printed up on cardstock. The could also be taped together on posterboard to make a large classroom poster. Have fun!
K - 12th
Physical Education
Mobility and Cognition for Students with Gross Motor Differences
A succinct 3-page review of mobility, power mobility, and cognitive benefits for young children with gross motor differences, topics for therapists and teachers to consider. Also listed are eight electronic resources for teachers and therapists that may be available free online to review and study together. Concepts here could make a nice collab or inservice topic.
PreK - 12th
Tiny Set of Tai Chi Moves All on One Page
TINY SET. If you would like to buy the 12 movements of Tai Chi Fundamentals® demonstrated with children of different abilities, here they are. (They are included in the book). They are tiny (12 per page) and could be printed up on cardstock to put on a practice ring for an individual. They could also be a little individual poster. Have fun!
PreK - 12th
Health, Physical Education
Stand To Learn
Using a Standing Desk with a Swinging Footrest and Visual Scales to Support a Student with Autism in the Classroom. This case study explains how one student benefited from using the standing position in kindergarten. It improved his on-task time in the classroom. The study gives a lot of related scientific background information on exercise to justify trialing this intervention with students with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Further explanations of therapy testing,
K - 12th
Physical Education
Tai Chi for Children Small Card Set
If you would like to buy the 12 movements of Tai Chi Fundamentals® demonstrated with children of different abilities, here they are. (They are included in the book). They are small (6 per page) and could be printed up on cardstock to put on a practice ring for an individual. Have fun!
K - 12th
Physical Education
Visual Scales for Students With Autism on exertion and task completion
I have found theses visual scales helpful for some student who need extra visual information while doing physical therapy exercises or gross motor tasks. I included my abstract on an article on the pediatric perceived exertions scales. I also listed some related references. The easy-to-understand task completion visuals are helpful after setting a timer and helping the student judge how much he/she completed. This gives some objective feedback data which can be tracked and graphed. The level of
PreK - 12th
Physical Education
Responsible Behavior Chart
The Levels of Responsibility Chart can be used to help a student assess how successful/productive he/she is participating in an individual or group task. The can also be used for teaching purposes and for data collection.
PreK - 12th
The Calm, Alert Learner
Instructions for using student feedback scales to promote learning readiness. The CARES scales are included, which stand for calm, alert, responsible, energetic, and strong. Promote student awareness of their learning states and keep data on progress.
Several data forms are given.
1st - 4th
School Counseling
STUDENT HEALTH HISTORY FORM FOR PT or EXERCISE CLASS
This is a condensed 2-page health history information and medical screening form for peds physical therapy or an exercise class. You might be able to use this and save it as a form on your I-Pad (although I have not tried it yet). Feel free to edit to meet your specific needs.
*It is based on my classroom work for Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis for the physical therapist. (taught by Dr. William Boissonault).
PreK - 12th
Physical Education
Bibliography and Abstract for Standing While Learning
The extensive bibliography (44) will give you many new exciting resources to study on your own on topics such as: the effects of exercise on academic engagement; behavior, social responsibility and self-management while in group tasks with peers; effort or perceived exertion while exercising; task completion; attention, postural control and memory; entrainment; socialization; coordination, spatial orientation, body awareness, cardiovascular endurance, core weakness, balance; health promotion suc
PreK - 12th
Physical Education
Responsible Behavior Quarter Sheet
A simple visual scale to teach responsible class behavior
PreK - 12th
School Function Assessment Narrative Summary of Gross Motor Portions
This is summary that could be used in your report to describe the motor sections of the SFA that you and your team used. Just change according to your results. *You will still need the SFA scoring manual and your score sheet.*
K - 6th
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About the store
Experience
School-based physical therapy services for students in public school districts in 2 states and over 5 districts; medical PT services in 3 different county Birth-to-Three Programs in 2 states; general acute care physical therapy, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation (emphasis on recovery from stroke, spinal cord injury, and accidents), experience in a neonatal unit and pediatric hospital specializing in children's rehab services.
Many continuing education courses in pediatric physical therapy, health promotion and wellness, clinical decision making, pharmacology, torticollis, sensory integration, lower extremity orthotics, seating and positioning, educationally-based services, autism, learning difficulties, dyspraxia, conscious discipline, early childhood, and treatment techniques of NDT (neuro-developmental treatment).
Teaching style
Fun, practical ways to embed therapeutic concepts into play, school routines, home life, and classrooms. Collaborative team approach in different environments (early childhood center, home, daycare, preschool, and public school). Creative problem solving.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Many parent, teacher, student, and administration recommendations and references.
My own education history
Board Certified Physical Therapist with over 33 years of experience, emphasis in Pediatrics and school-based practice.
Pediatric Clinical Specialist 2013.
Certified in NDT.
Doctoral of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree 2011.
Graduate coursework in the Master of Health Science Program in the Neurological/Pediatric Track.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy
Tai Chi Fundamentals Instructor, Level 1 and 2
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