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Scientists Uncover Possible Neural Link Between Early Life Trauma and Binge-Eating Disorder

December 12, 2022

16 December 2022, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] Nearly 3 percent of Americans suffer from binge-eating disorder at some point their lifetimes, and of them, more than eight in 10 survived childhood abuse, neglect, or other trauma. Now, a Virginia Tech scientist has identified how early life…...

December 12, 2022

News, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: Science Daily] New symptoms may appear in children up to a year after initial infection with Covid-19, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. The Children and young people with Long Covid (CLoCk) study, published in The Lancet Regional Health —…...

December 12, 2022

16 December 2022, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] For decades, doctors have treated kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold as Ritalin and Concerta, making it one of the most widely prescribed medications aimed at the central nervous system. One might expect that…...

December 12, 2022

16 December 2022, News, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] A major challenge in testing new therapies for people with intellectual disability is finding accurate tools to measure whether the intervention or medication works. A new study by researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute and other institutions suggests…...

December 8, 2022

17 December 2021, Career, NBCOT, Newsletter, OT

[Source: My OT Spot] Are you finishing OT school and looking for a solid study plan to help you pass the NBCOT® exam on your first try? If so, this post was created just for you! While I was studying, I personally…...

December 7, 2022

"Tip or Resource", CCC, Newsletter

Please enjoy our newest issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians…...

December 7, 2022

9 December 2022, Article, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Neuroclastic] Holidays are thrilling times for a lot of people, but autistics– even if they love the season– tend to be extra stressed. One grievance I’ve consistently seen from neurotypical/non-autistic parents and partners of autistics is that they struggle with understanding…...

December 7, 2022

9 December 2022, Bullying, News of the Week, School Psych, Special Education

Editor’s Note: It is important to note that this article refers to the original 1964 cartoon story. Political correctness gone too far or real food for thought? You decide. Perhaps we could use the song and movie as an opportunity for…...

December 7, 2022

9 December 2022, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] The holiday season is here and it is a busy time of the year. I want to take motor planning off your plate this month and make this a little bit easier for you. I’m sharing with you some…...

December 7, 2022

9 December 2022, OT, SPD, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Sensory Spectrum] In my parent Facebook Group, Voices of SPD, several parents were asking for recommendations for Christmas stocking stuffers. The problem is, there are hundreds of great sensory stocking stuffers out there! But I know how tough it can be to whittle down the list…...