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Worth Repeating: Down Syndrome and Exercise

October 27, 2010

29 October 2010, Article, Down Syndrome, Newsletter, OT, PT

by: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Introduction: Exercise is for every body. Children born with Down syndrome, the most recognizable form of mental retardation, is analyzed by the variable of age (Down Syndrome Stats). The inclusion of physical activity…...

October 25, 2010

29 October 2010, Language, News, Newsletter

Thanks to our friends at Avocado Technologies for posting this link for us to see and share with you. Please support our contributors and visit Avocado Technologies on Facebook and on Twitter [Source: NPR.org] — Our ability to speak and communicate seems…...

October 25, 2010

29 October 2010, News, Newsletter, School Psych

Editor’s Note: Late last week, the New York Times ran this article about a study conducted by the British Journal of Developmental Psychology, and while it is not specifically about our special kiddos, we thought it was fascinating and wanted to share…...

October 22, 2010

22 October 2010, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: ScienceDaily.com] — Magicians rely on misdirection — drawing attention to one place while they’re carrying out their tricky business somewhere else. It seems like people with autism should be less susceptible to such social manipulation. But a new study in the…...

October 21, 2010

22 October 2010, Article, Early Intervention, Newsletter, SLP, Stuttering

Stuttering Foundation and ASHA Team to Promote This Message During International Stuttering Awareness Day All material Copyright © 1991-2010 Stuttering Foundation of America. Reprinted with the express permission of The Stuttering Foundation as originally published on their website. At a time when…...

October 21, 2010

22 October 2010, Article, Cerebral Palsy, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source] Kids Health NB: This article is written for children who have Cerebral Palsy and related problems. We publish it here because we know that therapists like to give their clients as much information as possible. Have you ever heard a family member…...

October 20, 2010

ADHD, Autism, News, Newsletter, 22 October 2010

Thanks to our friends at Healing Thresholds for the lead on this great story. Please support our contributors and visit Healing Thresholds, a free website dedicated to healing the lives of families touched by autism. [Source: StarTribune.com] A simple video that incorporates…...

October 19, 2010

22 October 2010, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter, Tip or Resource, Video

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Please enjoy this slide show and the PediaStaff Down Syndrome Resources with your friends and colleagues....

October 18, 2010

22 October 2010, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] The Food and Drug Administration told eight companies Thursday to stop marketing a series of untested drugs and devices as treatments for autism and a slew of other conditions, citing serious side effects including death. At issue are chelation…...

October 18, 2010

22 October 2010, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

Last week we brought you word of a study published in the Journal Pediatrics that linked (while not proving causation) jaundice in newborns and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Speaks has released an interesting statement/blog post responding to and addressing this study. Please…...