Dec
14
Written by:
Greta Bullock
12/14/2010 1:11 PM
In my September blog, I shared some of my favorite books for school-based physical therapists, and I promised a second part to that in October. But, because it was National PT Month, I took a brief hiatus from discussing books in October. Now, here are some of my recommendations for favorite books for school-based occupational and physical therapists:
Yoga for the Special Child by Sonia Sumar
This book takes us through the author’s experience of using yoga to benefit her daughter with Down syndrome. She includes clear, step-by-step instructions with illustrations for safe yoga techniques for children with special needs as well as precautions and medical do’s and don’t’s. The basis for her book and worldwide training program is that the improved development in one area of life affects all areas of development. This book provides excellent treatment intervention ideas for helping to calm and alert kids of all ages.
Writing Goals & Objectives in School-based Practice by DeLana Honaker, PhD, OTR, BCP
This spiral bound handbook provides a quick reference for writing annual goals and short-term objectives in school-based occupational and physical therapy. The book is broken down into several objective sections: Movement, Fine Motor, Written Communication, Perceptual, Motor Planning, Participation, Self Help, Eating/Drinking. Each section is designed so that you can arrange your own goals and objectives with suggested objective items, independence levels, mastery criteria, and measurement methods. This is a huge help to therapists just starting out in the school-based setting.
Physical Activities for Improving Children's Learning and Behavior by Billye Ann Cheatum & Allison A. Hammond
This book discusses the development of the human mind through movement, and it explores possible underlying causes for learning problems and behavior disorders. Also included are many fun activities that can easily be done at home or school with little or no equipment to promote sensory motor development. The information and activities within this book will help students attain optimal learning readiness. It is also a great resource to share with parents and teachers because it is written in layman’s terms.
Happy Reading!