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November 2, 2020

6 November 2020, Fine Motor Skills, News, Newsletter

[Your Therapy Source] Did you know that ADHD affects approximately 3% – 7% of school-aged children worldwide? The symptoms of ADHD may include severe inattention, impulsiveness and overactivity and many children also display poor motor coordination. Pervious research indicates motor problems in children…...

November 2, 2020

6 November 2020, News, Rare Diseases and Disorders

[Source: Medical X-Press] Connor Dobbyn is an energetic and loving 12-year-old, but he’s fading away every second. Connor has Sanfilippo syndrome, a genetic brain disorder in children that experts compare to Alzheimer’s disease. The boy already has lost some of what he’s…...

October 28, 2020

30 October 2020, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, SPD

[Source: My Aspergers Child] “Why is my autistic (high functioning) son so sooo sensitive to certain clothing? He refuses to wear jeans and doesn’t like certain shoes and socks. I’ve made the mistake of forcing him to wear some of these things…...

Fybogel Googly Eye Slime

October 28, 2020

30 October 2020, Fine Motor Skills, Halloween, Hand Strengthening, Newsletter, OT

Editor’s Note: If you aren’t up for the slime, this activity would work very well with Playdoh!! [Source: Adventures and Play/Adventures of Adam] It has been some time since we last created Fybogel slime. To date we have made Christmas Fybogel and Alphabet Fybogel Slime both of…...

October 28, 2020

30 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, School Nurse

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a Registered Nurse with an Illinois license that is looking to work part-time in a school setting? We have a part-time opportunity for a Registered Nurse to work in a…...

October 28, 2020

30 October 2020, Job, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Full-time and part-time positions available for a pediatric Physical Therapist with a thriving pediatric home health care company near New Braunfels, TX. Seeking a Physical Therapist candidate interested and who has experience…...

Handprint Acorn Craft for Kids to Make

October 28, 2020

30 October 2020, Fall, Newsletter, OT, Sensory

[Source: Crafty Morning] Acorns are always fun to play with in the fall so why not make some handprint acorns?! It’s a really easy craft that can be made at any age. This is our attempt which did not turn out perfect…...

October 28, 2020

30 October 2020, Article, Newsletter, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Starfish Therapies]\ It’s always fun to get creative and the holidays bring that out in me! Basically how do we make some of our typical activities themed for the holiday? Well here are a few ideas we had! Read the Rest…...

Apple Toss Gross Motor Game

October 28, 2020

19 August 2022, Fall, Gross Motor Skills, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] I’ve always found that making things fun is the way to go. Whether that be in therapy or at home. I’m very much a “fun” exercise type person myself. I’d rather play an organized sport or game than run on…...

October 28, 2020

30 October 2020, Article, Mental Health, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Mindshift] If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, reach out for help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is open 24 hours a day at 800-273-8255. Teen and youth anxiety and depression are getting worse since COVID lockdowns began in March,…...