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September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, Article, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] Working on a functional pencil grasp with your child or occupational therapy caseload? Need activities to improve pencil grasp that kids WANT to do? These games that improve pencil grasp through fine motor activities are activities that boost the skills…...

September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Natalie Snyders Speech-Language Pathologist] One question I am asked a lot is, “What are your favorite games and activities to use with middle school students in speech-language therapy?” Today, I would like to share with you my top 13 favorites. One thing…...

September 23, 2021

Newsletter, Occupationl Therapy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy

[Source: Very Well Family] For your next family game night, try one of these board games for kids (and parents). Many of them will get you up and moving and others teach important lessons about health, fitness, and nutrition. Some do both—and…...

September 23, 2021

Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Variety] Last year while Holly Robinson Peete was promoting her two Hallmark holiday films, she mentioned she wanted to do one featuring someone on the autism spectrum. Now, she has her chance. Peete stars in and executive produces “The Christmas Bond” (working title), a new…...

September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, COVID, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: Medical X-Press] Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids? No, experts say there’s no strong evidence yet that it makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the virus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among…...

September 20, 2021

Games, News, Newsletter, School Psych, SLP, Social Worker, Tip or Resource

[Source: Big Life Journal] Collaborative board and card games are a great way for children to learn how to work together with others in a fun and hands-on way. These types of games require everyone to work together which leads to teamwork,…...

September 20, 2021

24 September 2021, Newsletter, OT

[Source: NESCA] As social distancing recommendations continue to keep families confined to the home, parents are quickly being asked to take on the roles of teacher, therapist, warden, work-from-home professional, best friend and more. For parents of children with special needs and…...

September 20, 2021

24 September 2021, Board Games, SLP

Board games tend to be designed for older children, but preschool speech therapy games can play an important role in Therapy with toddlers and preschoolers, especially when encouraging turn-taking. When you are considering which board games to add to your resources cupboard,…...

September 20, 2021

24 September 2021, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] A parent-led intervention that supports the social development of babies displaying early signs of autism has significantly reduced the likelihood of an autism diagnosis being made in early childhood, according University of Manchester scientists, part of an international research…...

September 20, 2021

24 September 2021, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] There may be a link between exposure to light during pregnancy and fetal brain development. New findings by researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, working in collaboration with American colleagues, may provide better understanding of certain neurological diseases later in…...