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SLP Corner: Book Review Through an SLP Lens – ‘Don’t Wake up the Bear’

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Article, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: All4MyChild] This book review is reprinted here with the express permission of All4MyChild as it was originally posted on the All4MyChild Blog, December 12, 2011 Title: Don’t Wake up the Bear Author: Majorie Dennis Murray Review by: Meghan G. Graham…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Sensory Activity

Here is a fun way to explore ice this winter as a sensory “craftivity” with your kiddos! [Source: First Palette.com] Materials Ice cube tray Small plastic bowls Plastic spoons Food coloring Scissors Sketch paper Craft sticks or disposable ice cream spoons Steps:…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Mindfulness, News, Newsletter, School Psych, Stress

[Source: Medical X-Press] Now that 2021 is here, many are looking for new ways to manage stress. Although mindfulness and meditation are not new—there is evidence suggesting that humans have been practicing meditation for more than 5,000 years – many are turning to these…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Scissor Skills, Seasonal Tip, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] For years I rarely used a single printable for preschool, but that was back when I had no kids of my own ( aka extra time), had a very high classroom budget, and didn’t really understand how…...

January 19, 2021

22 February 2021, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Epigenetic biomarkers in human sperm have been identified that can indicate a propensity to father children with autism spectrum disorder. In the study, researchers identified a set of genomic features, called DNA methylation regions, in sperm samples from men…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Job, Newslletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you an occupational therapist looking for a great working environment? Do you have the skill set and ambition to help grow a program within an energetic pediatric clinic? Are you interested…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inner Child Fun] Need some ideas for what to do with the kids during Winter? These books, crafts, and activities are perfect for celebrating snow whether you are stuck inside during a blizzard, outdoors playing in the snow, or wishing you had…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Linguistics, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Anthropologists used a novel data analysis of thousands of languages, in addition to studying a unique subset of celebrities, to reveal how a soft food diet — contrasted with the diet of hunter-gatherers — is restructuring dentition and changing…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Since Jennifer Lambert’s son Carter was a few months old and she noticed he was having trouble rolling over, he and Lambert have been meeting with early childhood intervention specialists to address developmental delays. Physical therapists and speech specialists…...

January 18, 2021

22 January 2021, Mental Health, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Worried about how social media use is affecting your teenager’s well-being? University of Otago research has revealed you may be focusing on the wrong issue. In a study published in international journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking the researchers found we…...