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Humans are Born with Brains ‘Prewired’ to See Words

October 26, 2020

30 October 2020, Literacy, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Humans are born with a part of the brain that is prewired to be receptive to seeing words and letters, setting the stage at birth for people to learn how to read, a new study suggests. Analyzing brain scans…...

October 22, 2020

23 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, Sign Language Interpreter, SLI

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Full-time opportunity for a School-Based Sign Language Interpreter near the Chicago Heights, Il area. Apply today! School-Based Sign Language Interpreter details: * Join an incredible, supportive team of educators * Assignment is…...

October 22, 2020

"Tip or Resource", COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 31 of our special e-letter, “Teaching & Therapy Resources for Homebound Families” (Did you miss our previous issues?| Read them HERE) Each week, this e-mailer features new resources, articles about this bizarre time we are living in, and…...

October 22, 2020

23 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are seeking a pediatric speech-language pathologist for an early intervention and early childhood position in southern Columbia county Oregon.: * SLP will start ASAP and will go through the full school…...

October 21, 2020

23 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Exceptional opportunity for a Physical Therapist for an extraordinary outpatient clinic. This one-of-a-kind clinic, located in Warner Robins, is not only a great place to work, but it is also a great place to visit and…...

October 21, 2020

13 January 2023, Anxiety, Newsletter, School Psych

Editor’s Note: Excellent article that should be shared with every parent and guardian! [Source: Mind Shift] Rates of anxiety and depression among teens in the U.S. have been rising for years. According to one study, nearly one in three adolescents (ages 13-18) now…...

October 21, 2020

23 October 2020, AAC, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note” Its AAC Awareness Month! Please enjoy this blog post from our favorite AAC Blogger, PrAACtical AAC! [Source: PrAACtical AAC] Do you work with AAC learners who demonstrate their communication skills in therapy or instructional lessons, but not elsewhere? In…...

October 20, 2020

23 October 2020, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: I Heart Crafty Things] It’s been a while since we’ve made contact paper sticky wall art. Since I’ve had Halloween on the brain, I came up with this idea to use different materials to create a Frankenstein. My daughter had so…...

October 20, 2020

23 October 2020, COVID, Newsletter

[Source: The OT Toolbox] Here, you can get a mask social story for kids with sensory needs. Trying to help kids with the task of wearing a mask? In our area, schools are moving from full virtual to hybrid learning, so that…...

PT Corner: Hula Hoop Play

October 20, 2020

Article, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Starfish Therapies] A hula hoop is a great toy that can be used to promote strength and coordination. Here are some fun ways to incorporate hula hoop play into your day. Traditional hula hooping encourages weight shifting and developing a rhythm…...