The Link Between Movement and Learning
May 12, 2009 by Abby
Filed under Inclusion, Individuals With Autism, Research
A recent segment on ABC news (link below) discussed the link between movement and learning. In some classes around the country teachers are encouraging their students to sit on therapy balls, sit on t-stools, stand, do jumping jacks and integrate other movement into their everyday school lives. The connection between movement and academic performance has [...]
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