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Greenspace Linked to Improved Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes in Children

December 20, 2021

23 December 2021, News of the Week, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in kids, according to a massive review of data from nearly 300 studies. Published online Sept. 29 in the journal Pediatrics, the…...

December 20, 2021

23 Novemeber 2021, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers report they were able to ameliorate Fragile X syndrome symptoms after inserting the Fmr1 gene into the brains of very young transgenic mice that had been genetically engineered to lack this gene. When the researchers measured brain activity…...

December 20, 2021

23 December 2021, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Youth Today] From pre-kindergarten through second grade, the now 20-year-old New Jersey man was among roughly a dozen special education students in his public school classrooms, helmed by a special education teacher and two teaching assistants. In addition to learning the…...

December 20, 2021

23 December 2021, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Council for Exceptional Children] On Thursday, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Representative Alma Adams (D-NC) introduced the EDUCATORS for America Act, a bill that would provide $1 billion to address national educator shortages. The bill would dedicate $500 million a year to…...

December 16, 2021

17 December 2021, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! We are seeking speech-language pathologists for elementary and middle school positions located in the Portland area. One full-time position, elementary, and two part-time positions four days a week, elementary and middle…...

December 16, 2021

17 December 2021, Jobs, Newsletter, School Psychologist

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you a new grad or experienced School Psychologist? We have a full time opening available beginning in January for the remainder of the school year and beyond in the lakeside…...

December 16, 2021

17 December 2021, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a full-time clinic opportunity? We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to work in this private practice clinic located in the northeast suburb of Atlanta in Norcross, Georgia. Norcross’ historic…...

December 15, 2021

"Tip or Resource", Newsletter

Please enjoy our 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 or…...

Sugar Painting for Kids

December 15, 2021

17 December 2021, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Kids Craft Room] Have you ever tried sugar painting before? The results sure are sweet! We had a blast with this Winter sugar painting idea and I loved that it was something new and different to try! I was inspired to…...

December 15, 2021

17 December 2021, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Krazy Coupon Lady] Pull out ALL the cookie cutters – not just the December themed ones! These hacks will show you how unbelievably versatile cookie cutters of all shapes can be. Check out this Great List of Activities to do with…...