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SLP Corner: Social Communication Disorder and the SLP

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, Article, Emergency Newsletter, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The ASHA Leader Blog] Jackson, age 10, is in fifth grade and fits the social communication disorder (SCD) profile. He has difficulty making friends. In an effort to be part of a conversation, he sometimes interrupts or changes the topic abruptly.…...

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

by Margaret Rice, Your Therapy Source What is Reflective Journaling? A reflective journal helps you analyze your professional and personal growth. By keeping a record of your ideas, reasons, actions, techniques, and assessments you can plan for your future and facilitate a positive…...

Water Beads for Speech & Language

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: SLP Now] Have you heard of water beads? They are so much fun! They’re also easy to make. I ordered a pound of these beads from Amazon, and I received three small packets of beads. Half a packet made enough to…...

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, Newsletter, SLP, Summer, Water Play

[Source: Cytryn Speech] Summer is here! It’s hot! But, that’s okay for preschoolers because they LOVE playing with water. Sprinklers, water balloons, water blasters, water parks, kiddie pools and the beach. I remember when my kids were little we set up the…...

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, Communication, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The Hanen Centre] By Lauren Lowry Hanen Certified SLP and Clinical Writer Summertime is here! It’s time to get outdoors with your preschooler and have fun with water! You can fill up a wading pool, use a water table, or make…...

Summer Fun with Frozen Ice Paints

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, At Home, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Make some amazing, vibrant frozen ice paints for summer fun and creativity outdoors! Perfect for combining cool down time and creativity this summer! We are always on the lookout for more fun ways to get creative and especially for…...

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, Hand Strengthening, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource4

[Source: Stay at Home Educator.com] Oil and water droplet painting is the result of mixing cooking oil and colored water to create a beautiful, slightly marbleized effect. You can find such paper at a craft or stationary store, or you can invite…...

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Pincer Grasp

[Source: Learning 4 Kids.net] Water Play with Eye Droppers is a colorful and fun activity that encourages development of the pincer grasp. The pincer grasp enables a child to pick up small items using the thumb and index finger and is important…...

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT

Editor’s Note: This article was written before the pandemic, but its words are still quite resonant. [Source: The Atlantic] Most schools across the nation have marked the end of another academic year, and it’s time for summer. Time for kids to bolt…...

July 14, 2021

16 July 2021, ADHD, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Scientists explored a technique called ‘neurofeedback,’ which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a positive…...