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School Bullying Activist: I Know The Terror Phoebe Felt

January 1, 2008

BY: Jodee Blanco, Special to CNN Jodee Blanco is an activist against and authority on school bullying. She conducts anti-bullying programs and wrote “Please Stop Laughing at Me …” and its sequel, “Please Stop Laughing at Us …” Once again, the nation…...

January 1, 2008

Article, OT, Selective Mutism, SLP

All material Copyright © 2009 Selective Mutism Group ~ Childhood Anxiety Network Reprinted with the express permission of SMG as originally published on their website. PLEASE NOTE: This document was written for parents rather than clinicians. We include it here on this website so that…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Cerebral Palsy, PT

Role of Mechanical Power Estimates in the O2 Cost of Walking in Children with Cerebral Palsy. by: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Purpose: This study was designed to estimate the ability of a mechanical power calculation to explain the variability…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Bullying, SLP

McKinley, N. (2004, September 21). The ASHA Leader. In too many schools, the cycle of bully-victim communication is an everyday event that strikes terror in the victims. An estimated 15% of absenteeism from school is attributed to fearful victims avoiding bullies. Four…...

January 1, 2008

Anxiety, Article, OT, Selective Mutism, SLP

All material Copyright © 2009 Selective Mutism Group ~ Childhood Anxiety Network Reprinted with the express permission of SMG as originally published on their website. PLEASE NOTE: This document was written for parents rather than clinicians. We include it here on this website so that…...

January 1, 2008

Down Syndrome, Video

Dreams features children and adults who have Down syndrome talking about their dreams and what they’re proud of in their lives. This fun and inspirational video made by Scott and Julia Elliott celebrates the work of the National Down Syndrome Society and…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Down Syndrome, Literacy, SLP

By: Kelly Burgoyne This article can be found on Down Syndrome Online. Down Syndrome Online offers comprehensive information about Down syndrome, including articles, books and scientific papers. Though many individuals with Down syndrome are now able to achieve useful levels of literacy skills, it…...

January 1, 2008

SPD, Video

Interview with Dr. Lucy Jane Miller, Director, Sensory Therapies And Research (STAR)Center Tags: Sensory Processing Disorder OT PT Video...

January 1, 2008

Article, TBI

All material Copyright © 2009 Lash & Associates Publishing/Training, Inc This article is reprinted with the express permission of Lash & Associates as it appears on their website By: Marilyn Lash, M.S.W. and Ron Savage, Ed.D. Does a brain injury affect a child differently than…...

January 1, 2008

Book, OT, PT, SLP, Yoga

[Source: Amazon.com] Once Upon a Pose will provide parents and teachers with all they need to know to practice yoga with kids. This one-of-a-kind guide shows you step-by-step: how to teach yoga to kids ages 3-12, pose descriptions with cheerful models, breathing…...