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New Report Details How Schools are Illegally Removing Students with Disabilities

February 7, 2022

11 February 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: National Disability Rights Network] Schools across the country remove students with disabilities from the classroom using illegal practices known as “informal removals. These off the books dismissals are described in detail in a new report released today by the National Disability…...

February 7, 2022

11 February 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] One in five teens and young adults who seek treatment for alcohol or drug use may have traits characteristic of a previously unrecognized autism spectrum disorder (ASD), researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) report. They found that among patients…...

February 7, 2022

11 February 2022, ADHD, News of the Week, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Science Daily] Using a common attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication appears to help manage the symptoms of a rare and currently difficult to treat genetic movement disorder primarily found in children, according to a new study. The disorder, KCNMA1-linked channelopathy,…...

February 3, 2022

4 February 2022, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! We are searching for an Occupational Therapist for a growing pediatric clinic offering Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and ABA therapy to the pediatric population. New grads are encouraged to apply! *…...

February 3, 2022

4 February 2022, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you a Speech-Language Pathologist who would like to work in the school system? This position goes from now to June 2 and you should have flexibility in your hours daily…...

February 2, 2022

"Tip or Resource", 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…...

February 2, 2022

[Source: Therapy Trails] Oh the joys of Conversation Hearts. No Valentine’s Day is complete without seeing these edible hearts literally everywhere. Side Thought: Does anyone ever use them for their purpose? Like, is there anyone out there that gives their loved one a candy…...

February 1, 2022

4 February 2022, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you a pediatric physical therapist looking for a relaxing location?. You can do that perfectly well in Seaside but we also promise you’ll have tons of fun. We are the…...

February 1, 2022

4 February 2022, Literacy, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Maya Smart] There’s something so unifying in cheering on Olympic athletes as they strive for excellence on the world stage. The summer and winter Games also offer an opportunity to teach kids important lessons about resilience, teamwork, discipline, winning, and losing.…...

February 1, 2022

4 February 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] The Winter Olympics are quickly approaching. It’s a great time to add more movement into the classroom with brain breaks. These quick brain breaks can be highly motivating for the class during an Olympic year. Here are 10…...