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Handheld Device Could Provide Fast Method To Diagnose Concussions in Youth Athletes

October 12, 2020

16 October 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Building upon years of research, a new study from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has demonstrated how a specific assessment of the eye could someday help properly diagnosis and monitor concussions. The findings were published today in JAMA Ophthalmology. In…...

October 12, 2020

17 October 2020, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Hands on As We Grow] Capture the colors of fall with this super simple leaf suncatcher craft for kids. Display your beautiful tissue paper leaves all season long! Learn More on Hands On As We Grow!...

October 12, 2020

16 October 2020, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] New brain research shows that writing by hand helps children learn more and remember better. At the same time, schools are going more and more digital, and a European survey shows that Norwegian children spend the most time online…...

October 12, 2020

16 October 2020, App, Down Syndrome, Newsletter

[Source: Bridging Apps] October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. BridgingApps has updated some of our favorite apps for people with Down syndrome. Click the links below to access the lists with links to download apps: Read the Rest of this Article on Bridging…...

October 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Article, Autism, Newsletter, Sensory Processing, SPD

[Source: Best Practice Autism] Unusual sensory responses (i.e., sensory over-responsivity, sensory under-responsivity, and sensory seeking) are relatively common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sensory issues are now included in the DSM-5 ASD symptom criteria for restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior,…...

October 8, 2020

"Tip or Resource", COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 29 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 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Newsletter, PT

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] Finding creative ways to incorporate core strengthening and movement into virtual or in-person sessions can be a challenge. No kid wants to be asked to do crunches or hold a plank. BUT…if you make it fun, almost any…...

October 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, Special Education

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a pediatric clinic position with some diversity in population? Join this rapidly growing therapist-owned company providing outpatient and community-based therapy to pediatrics and some adult/geriatric…...

October 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Activity Tailor] I’m pretty nerdy when it comes to the privilege of voting and I’m thrilled that my entire family will (for the first time) be able to vote in the presidential election. In our family, we vote on lots of stuff—how to…...

October 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, Special Education, Sped

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a Special Education Teacher looking for an exciting and new opportunity? Do you enjoy the outdoors and amazing vistas? Are you readily able to move and explore a new region…...