Execution

Execution is when your brain communicates with your muscles via nerves, and when your muscles move to actually do the task. PT can help your child to perform tasks by given tactile/physical cues to move a certain body part at a certain time.

• Effects of Exercise On Cognitive Performance In Children and Adolescents With ADHD: Potential Mechanisms and Evidence-Based Recommendations 2
  www.mdpi.com

  Author: Lasse Christiansen - ADHD affects a high number of youth every year. This article keeps that in mind and assesses the effects that physical exercise will have on youths dealing with ADHD.
• Exercise Interventions In Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care: An Overview of the Evidence and Recommendations For Implementation 2
  acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

  Author: Rebekah Carney - There are many different layers to the concept of health. This article goes in depth to show evidence supporting exercise for mental health.
• The Cognitive Benefits of Exercise In Youth 2
  journals.lww.com

  Author: Alex Diamond - Positive effects of exercise on youths' health and cognition.
• Low Levels of Objectively Measured Physical Activity In Preschoolers In Child Care. 2
  journals.lww.com

  Author: John Reilly - This article assesses the effects low levels of exercise will have on children. This article reviews relevant research to learn an estimation into what percentage of children lack adequate exercise.
• Health Benefits of Physical Exercise For Children and Adolescents 2
  www.researchgate.net

  Author: Trevor Archer - Research article describing the benefits of physical exercise. Helpful information on staying healthy through the lifespan

• Kiki and Robo Play Hide and Seek: Verbs and Adjectives 1
• Halloween Movement 1
• Coordination Activities 0
• My Morning Routine: Directions for Movements 2
• My Afternoon and Reading Routine: Directions for movements 2

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  Soccer 0

• Tommy will imitate the therapists movement with no verbal cuing, with 75% success, for 90 seconds over 5 sessions, to improve cognitive motor planning for receiving instructions. 1
• Sean will build a tower out of 10 blocks, with minimal assistance, for 5 sessions, to improve dexterity for building playtime. 1
• Caroline will roll from supine to prone with minimum assistance, with 50% success to both sides, 10 times over 3 sessions, to improve floor mobility for playtime. 1
• To increase participation during circle time games, Lauren will transition from supine to long sitting and hold for 2 minutes with no assistance in 5 sessions, per teacher’s report. 1
• After finishing activities for the day, Connor will perform static lower extremity stretches for 30 seconds each, 5 days a week, to improve flexibility and muscle relaxation. 0
• Mikayla will throw a baseball 15 feet with no cuing, to improve functional throwing range of motion, within 1 week. 1
• John will transition from quadruped to short kneeling, with min supervision, in 1 minute(s) to enable upright transitions in 4/5 trials for 6 sessions to better participate in classroom floor games. 1
• Jane will toss a ball underhand 6 feet with min assistance, 5 times over 4-5 sessions, to increase ball skills so that he can play better during recess. 0
• Ben will stack 6 blocks in 5 trials over 2 weeks, with Minimum assist and 80% verbal cues for increased precision and accuracy of distal finger skills for optimal participation/success in school setting. 1
• Jessica will bend down from standing to pick up 5 items with 90% accuracy within 3 days over the 4 consecutive weeks, to improve coordination. 1
• Ryan will throw a baseball 20 feet with proper mechanics 10 times a day, for 2 week(s), to improve ball skills. 1

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  Spooktacular Movement Story

  Whitney Castle

  Get moving to a Halloween inspired spooktacular movement story. Each movement is highlighted throughout story and spells out HALLOWEEN.

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