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International Occupational Therapist Group

02/04/2023

Interventions for people dealing with need to be accompanied by broader actions.

Let's do our bit to build an inclusive and supportive society by creating a conducive space for them.

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12/07/2022

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Say “please” when requesting an item or for someone to do you a favor.

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When someone does something nice for you, say “Thank You”.

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Do not interrupt a grown-up. If there is an emergency raise your hand and wait to be called on or say “fire”, “help”, “I’m Sick” etc.

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If you need to get somebody’s attention to get by them, or pass them, say “excuse me”, if they don’t hear you say it again louder. Do not touch the person or move them out-of-the-way.

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If you’re not sure you would be allowed to do something, or what the rules are. Always ask permission first, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

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If you bump into somebody accidentally, immediately say “Excuse me.” Even if you perceive it to be their fault.

Manner 7

Do not comment about others belongings, looks or personality. If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything.

Manner 8

When someone ask you how you are, tell them, in a short statement such as “good, great, I made an A on my test, or not good ive been sick for several days”. Your response should not be longer than 3 sentences. You then ask how they are, and listen to their response, you can comment if you would like.

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If someone offers you a drink, snack or something you don’t like or don’t want, politely say “No Thank You”.

Manner 10

If a door is closed, Knock firmly (do not bang) on the closed door 3 times. Count to 20 while waiting for response before entering. If open for public use. If not open to public come back later and try again.

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When you call someone on the phone introduce yourself first and then ask to speak to the friend or person you are calling.

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Be appreciative and say “thank you” for any gift you receive . Even if you don’t like it! Most gifts are given out of love and should be received graciously. Hand written notes or drawn pictures or art work is very welcomed by most as a thank you.

Manner 13

Don’t call others (friends, classmates, enemies, pets or animals) mean names. We all have a given name; use it unless requested otherwise.

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Do not make fun of anyone for any reason. This is called bullying. If you are being bullied or know someone who is, talk to a trusted adult. A parent, teacher, coach, pastor etc

Manner 15

If you attend a play, a movie, pep rally, concert or an assembly and it is boring, just sit through it quietly. The performers and presenters are doing their best and you don’t want to hurt their feelings.

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Cover your mouth with a kleenex or in the bend of your arm when you cough or sneeze. You don’t want to spread germs. Quickly dispose of your tissue into trash and wash hands.

Manner 17

Don’t pick your nose in public, or use your sleeve or other item to wipe your nose. Find a tissue, then dispose into trash and wash your hands.

Manner 18

If you come across a parent, a teacher, or a neighbor carrying a large load ask if you can help. If they say “yes,” do so — but be careful; they are trusting you with their items.

Manner 19

When an adult you know personally asks you for help, do it without grumbling and with a smile. If a stranger asks you to do something, ask your parents first.

Manner 20

Do not ask personal questions or make personal comments such as “Why are you so fat? How much do you weigh? I just farted or I don’t like your dress.” These are comments that are personal in nature and are okay to think but not to say out loud to others.

22/06/2022

These types boxes you can make/use to teach shapes for improving the fine motor skills of Children with , Dr. Sai Karthikeyan ,contact number 9843372816.

28/02/2022

Autism spectrum disorder is an umbrella term for a wide range of conditions primarily characterized by difficulties with communication, and marked behaviors such as repetition (of words or behaviors); social withdrawal lack of interest in relationships; and in some cases speech impairments.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 in 59 children fit in the criteria for autism spectrum disorder, and it is four times more common in boys than in girls. There are no known causes for autism, however research has suggested that genetic factors seem to play a role in the development of the condition.

14/02/2022

5 Balance Ball Activities for Kids:

Balance balls are often used to assist children with poor posture or back problems to help them build core strength during a workout. Balance balls have also become a popular treatment modality for children with ADD/ADHD, autism, and other types of sensory integration challenges. Teachers and occupational therapists use balance balls to help children improve their gross motor skills and manage sensory integration.

Learn how more movement can lead to greater stillness and improved attention with the use of a balance ball!

Benefits of Using a Balance Ball:

For Children with ADHD:

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that often results in significant learning and sensory motor problems. Children with ADHD have an inability to sit still and pay attention in the classroom. These children often fail to complete assignments and do not perform as well academically as children without ADHD. Children with ADHD who use balance balls, minimize their out-of-seat time when completing schoolwork and homework. These balance balls also help prevent children from tilting backwards in their chairs, balancing on the back of the headrest, and assuming uncomfortable or harmful postures due to their inability to focus.

For Children with Autism/Sensory Processing Disorder:

Children with autism or sensory processing issues can be over or under sensitive to proprioception (body movement, position, and balance). Sensory-seeking children often require more proprioceptive input and sensory stimulation. These children enjoy activities like jumping or hopping as well as bumping or crashing into things to feel the physical contact and pressure. Knowing your child’s reactions and triggers can help you find which balance ball exercises will work best.

For Children with Weak Core Strength
While adding fun to their daily exercise routine, a balance ball can be used to challenge and improve children's balance, coordination, and muscles in many ways. Children with weak core muscle strength may have difficulty with simple activities such as keeping the correct sitting posture. Core strength is the development of the torso muscles that stabilize, align, and move the trunk of the body. You might find children leaning, falling off their chair, or propping their head up with their hands. Poor posture can also affect gross motor and fine motor skills. By using an exercise ball to build strong core strength, you are building a strong foundation for your child.

How to Choose the Right Size:

While height plays the biggest role in finding the right size for your balance ball, it’s also important to consider the child’s weight. A child whose weight-to-height ratio is higher than average will cause greater compression to the ball when they are seated. Some additional guidelines to follow include:

When seated upright on the balance ball, make sure that your child’s feet are flat on the ground. In addition, their weight should be evenly distributed across the top of the ball

Your child’s knees should be level or slightly lower than their pelvis. This will create a 90-degree angle at both the hips and knees with the thighs parallel to the ground

Your child’s ears, shoulder and pelvis should be in a vertical line, with no leaning necessary to act as a counterbalance to keep them seated on the ball. If they are slightly leaning, try having your child bounce up and down a little to assist with alignment

Measure the distance from your child’s armpit to their middle fingertip. This measurement will give you an estimate of what the diameter of the ball should be
By taking the time to choose the right size and type of balance ball, you’re committing to getting the most out of it each time your child uses it.

5 At-Home Gross Motor Activities:

Implementing at-home gross motor activities using a balance ball can assist with the development and building of bilateral coordination, core muscle strength, vestibular sensory input, postural stability, and so much more. When beginning these core strengthening exercises, start with just a few at a time. Make sure to find some that your child loves to engage in. You should see your child start to develop self-confidence and endurance as they progress in their daily routine. At this point, you can begin adding new exercises or gross motor activities.

The Rainbow Pass:

Lying flat on your back, start with the ball in your hands above your head
Lift the ball over your head while lifting your feet to the ball
Place the ball in your feet and bring the ball down to the floor. Move your feet back up to pass the ball to your hands
Continue to pass the ball between your hands and feet to create a “rainbow” shape

Flipped Over:

Sit on top of the ball and slowly roll the ball away from you so that you begin to tip backwards
Parents - hold onto your child’s hips or thighs for additional support

Continue to fall backwards until you are hanging upside down with your hands over your head

Bouncing:

Sit on top of the ball and start to bounce up and down on the ball
Parents - hold your child’s hips, thighs, or ankles for additional support

You can also bounce rhythmically while counting or singing a song with a repeatable beat

Prone Position on the Ball:

Lie your stomach on the ball as you roll back and forth
Parents - You can also roll your child forwards and have them hold themselves up on their arms while playing with a toy or completing a puzzle. This helps increase strength and provide proprioceptive input to improve body awareness

Superman Lifts:

Start on all fours with the ball under the stomach
Lift your arms (with elbows straight or behind your head), head, and shoulders off the ball
Hold for 3-5 seconds. Your upper body should be positioned like you are superman flying in the air

Movements can be added to make these exercises more challenging as the child becomes stronger. The large size of a balance ball makes it simple for children to use it to learn skills such as throwing and catching too. Hand-eye coordination can be addressed by having the child pass the ball to another child while stepping in a sideways motion. Kicking the ball develops coordination and leg muscles. Even toddlers can learn basic ball skills by rolling the ball to another person and then putting their arms out to receive it back.

Conclusion;

Active children often have big proprioceptive and vestibular needs. By using a balance ball, you’re providing your child deep sensory processing input that can help calm and regulate them. Some classrooms will allow your child to sit on a ball while doing class work as it can help your child have a sense of movement while staying seated. Implement several at-home activities to help improve balance, core strength, posture, and more!

13/02/2022

I have worked as a pediatric occupational therapist my entire career. I have worked with infants and children in a variety of therapy settings including hospital inpatient (NICU, PICU, med/surg, cardiac, burn unit), outpatient, school-based, early intervention, and home-based. I also have experience with aroma therapy and aquatic therapy. I was a full-time consultan occupational therapist. for over 15 years and have a lot of experience working with Individual Education Plans (IEP's) for students with special needs, as well as Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP's) for infants and children with special needs through the Missouri First Steps program.

I have treated a wide variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to: Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Prematurity, Down syndrome, Autism/ASD/PDD, Rett Syndrome, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Cleft Lip/Palate, genetic syndromes, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD), Traumatic Brain Injury, ventilator and tracheostomy dependency,
Brachial Plexus Injury, feeding disorders, upper extremity orthopedic impairment, upper extremity prosthetics and splinting,
and cortical visual impairments (CVI).

Specialties: I specialize in ORAL MOTOR and FEEDING ISSUES (especially transitioning an infant or child from G-tube to oral feedings), SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS, and NEURODEVELOPMENTAL TREATMENT (NDT). I’ve taken over 350 hours of continuing education directly related to pediatric therapy. I am an authorized provider for THE LISTENING PROGRAM. Dr. V.S.KARTHIKEYAN,
CONSULTANT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST.
MOBILE NO; +91 9843372816,
EMAIL ID; [email protected]

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