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Worth Repeating: Why Suspected Childhood Apraxia of Speech Requires Careful Assessment

July 9, 2020

10 July 2020, Article, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHAsphere] by Tatyana Elleseff Recently I got one of those phone calls that speech-language pathologists often dread. It went something like this: Parent: Hi. I am looking for a speech therapist who uses PROMPT [Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets]…...

100 Fun DIY Backyard Games

July 9, 2020

23 July 2021, At Home, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[The Prudent Penny Pincher] Have fun this summer with these DIY backyard games. Most of these DIY projects are super easy and cheap to make so your kids can enjoy unlimited summer fun without breaking the bank. These outdoor game ideas are…...

July 8, 2020

10 July 2020, Article, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource, UNSCHEDULED

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Gross motor activities that focus on postural control, trunk rotation, bilateral coordination, eye hand coordination,motor planning and balance skills are beneficial when it comes to developing independence with dressing. Here are 5 suggested activities: Play games where the…...

July 8, 2020

10 July 2020, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Full-Time and Part-Time positions available for a pediatric Occupational Therapist with a thriving pediatric home health care company in Austin, TX. Occupational Therapist needed in the vicinity of North Austin, Round Rock…...

July 8, 2020

10 July 2020, Article, Autism, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: My Aspergers Child] In order to create an effective intervention for problem behaviors in children with Asperger’s (AS) and High-Functioning Autism (HFA), parents need to take into consideration a variety of aspects. Let’s first look at “The 4-Step Plan”: Hypothesize the…...

July 8, 2020

10 July 2020, Article, Newsletter, SLP

by Kimberly Scanlon, M.A. CCC-SLP As a pediatric speech language pathologist who specializes in treating toddlers and preschoolers, I often use books during my speech therapy sessions. In fact, I LOVE using books as a way to get toddlers to open…...

July 8, 2020

10 July 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking to work with a supportive school district in the Olympia area? We have a wonderful opportunity for a School Speech-Language Pathologist to work a full-time position for the 2020-2021…...

July 7, 2020

10 July 2020, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: The EleanorOT Blog] By Eleanor Cawley M.S. OTR/L When is it time to discharge?: This is always one of the biggest questions when it comes down to CSE Meetings and whether or not to recommend services for students next year. Of…...

July 7, 2020

10 July 2020, Fine Motor Skills, Hand Strengthening, Newsletter, OT, Pincer Grasp

Editor’s Note: This activity was conceived for preschoolers, but is a perfect pincer grasp activity for all ages! [Source: Teaching 2 and 3-Year-Olds] We love to use our pipettes for preschool fine motor art! Using pipettes strengthens the pincer grasp, important for future…...

July 7, 2020

10 July 2020, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a licensed school psychologist that is looking for a great full-time opportunity for this fall working with an Early Childhood. Kindergarten up to 2nd-grade population? We have a great opening…...