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‘Sesame Street’ Changing Attitudes About Autism

September 8, 2020

11 September 2020, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Five years after “Sesame Street” put its focus on autism, new research suggests the show’s materials are helping to change minds among parents of kids with and without the developmental disorder. The venerable children’s television show introduced a character with autism…...

September 8, 2020

11 September 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source; Disability Scoop] The life-altering effects of COVID-19 have been tougher on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities than just about anyone else and they need more support, a group of experts is warning. A letter published recently in the American Journal of Psychiatry…...

September 8, 2020

11 September 2020, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: SLP Natalie Snyders] Have you seen these adorable miniature shopping carts before? I spotted them a while ago at Hobby Lobby (similar here on Amazon or Etsy) and had to grab them for use in therapy! I wanted to share some ways I have…...

September 4, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 4 September 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 24 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…...

September 3, 2020

4 September 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 If you are a Speech-Language Pathologist who is looking to work in a variety of pediatric settings and expand your scope of practice, this is a position for you! We are seeking…...

September 3, 2020

4 September 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking for a short term assignment and have a current PEL? We have a great elementary school looking to fill a maternity Speech-Language Pathologist position. We’re seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to…...

September 3, 2020

4 September 2020, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a wonderful opportunity to work full time in a clinic setting in the Denison, TX area? I have the position for you right here! This…...

Game Review: IQ Steps

September 3, 2020

4 September 2020, Game Review, Newsletter

[The Playful Otter] Work on visual discrimination, visual closure, figure ground, visual form constancy, spatial relations, executive functions, manual dexterity, in-hand manipulation, frustration tolerance, process skills, play and leisure exploration and participation In the box: Plastic playing board/carrying case, puzzle booklet with 120…...

September 3, 2020

4 September 2020, Fine Motor Skills, Hand Strengthening, Language, Medium Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: I love Montessori, and the blog Carrots Are Orange. Marnie has collecting in one post, over 40 activities from a variety of fine child development blogs, in fine and medium motor, sensory, language, sorting, patterning and more. You Can…...

September 3, 2020

4 September 2020, Art Therapy, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Colors of Play] By: Pamela Ullmann, ATR-BC, LCAT copyright 2017. Pamela Ullmann. There are major behavioral challenges with most typically developing adolescents. However, when dealing with an adolescent with Autism even more behaviors can surface as their bodies, emotions and thoughts…...