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May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source 1 + 1 + 1 = 1] Developing a strong grip and hand-eye coordination is so important for a young child. The easier it is for children to control their hands and fingers, the more they can express themselves and learn…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Educate 2 Empower] Here are ten fantastic books to help children understand, manage and overcome anxiety, worry and stress — providing through story, lessons and coping strategies that will stay with them as they grow up, facing the challenges that life…...

May 23, 2022

Article, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source AIS] We love using storybooks as a way to explore children’s thoughts and feelings about stuttering. Not only are storybooks wonderful for developing language and literacy skills, but they also help children connect to their own experiences and serve as a…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support] I am asked often by parents where they can buy children’s books for Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and which books they should buy. I found over 60 Sensory Processing Disorder books for kids. I made this…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Literacy, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Speech Room News] Do you use wordless picture books for speech therapy? Wordless picture books are a powerful tool in developing literacy skills. I am a huge fan of using wordless picture books in order to develop speech and language. When there…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Article, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Crazy Speech World] There are so many amazing children’s books that it can be overwhelming to pick one! I’m sharing some helpful tips on how to choose books for speech therapy and get the most out of your sessions. Classroom Themes:…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, News, Newsletter

[Science Daily] Finding out the sex of a baby during pregnancy could lead to better life chances, a new Cambridge study has discovered. Male baby pregnancies are more likely to result in complications, possibly because they grow faster in the womb and…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, ADHD, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Science Daily] Here’s a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests. As part of a larger study, researchers asked parents of 134…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, News, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research. A study led by the University of Exeter asked parents how often their…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, School Psych, Tip or Resource

[Source: Child Mind Institute] When communities experience episodes of violence or face natural disasters these events are hard even for adults to comprehend. We can’t shield our children from pain and fear when they’re exposed to such tragedy. But we can help…...