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Handling Developmental Regression in Children During COVID-19

May 19, 2020

22 May 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Many parents are noticing regression in their young children’s development during the current COVID crisis. They describe tantrums, refusal to do schoolwork, toileting accidents, baby talk, intense and unpredictable emotions, hyperactivity, sleep difficulties, and more. These are difficult, unpredictable,…...

Gestures Heard as Well as Seen

May 19, 2020

22 May 2020, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Gesturing with the hands while speaking is a common human behavior, but no one knows why we do it. Now, a group of researchers reports that gesturing adds emphasis to speech — but not in the way researchers had…...

May 19, 2020

22 May 2020, At Home, COVID, Newsletter, School Psych, Tip or Resource

[Source: Mindful Magazine] In recent years, there has been an explosion of books for kids about mindfulness and contemplative practice. Many of these wonderful books are explicitly about discovering the present moment, impermanence, equanimity, and other similar concepts. The best of these books are…...

May 19, 2020

22 May 2020, Core Strengthening, Newsletter, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] It is time to great creative! If you need to work on muscle strengthening at home, try these 5 core strengthening exercises using paper. Yes, that is correct – just a few sheets of paper. White printer paper…...

May 19, 2020

22 May 2020, COVID, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: Education Week] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a “decision tree” to guide decisions about reopening schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. But the one-page graphic, posted Thursday night, still leaves unanswered questions for education groups that have called for more…...

May 18, 2020

22 May 2020, Article, At Home, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Lisa Erwin, SLP] In the Tall, Tall Grass by Denise Fleming is a colorful fun read aloud written from a caterpillar’s point of view. With rhyme, rich language and simple text this is a wonderful book to share with students this Spring. So…...

May 18, 2020

22 May 2020, News, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: School Nutrition Association] On May 15, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the extension of three nationwide waivers: Non-Congregate Feeding, Parent Pickup, and Meal Times. These waivers provide operators of child nutrition programs the flexibility and support needed to continue…...

May 18, 2020

22 May 2020, News, Newsletter, School Psych, Self Confidence

[Source: Science Daily] A dominant body posture may help children to feel more confident in school. These are the findings of a new study by psychologists. The study provides initial evidence that simple poses can help students feel better at school. Some…...

May 18, 2020

Article, COVID, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Child Mind Institute] Children can be their own worst critics. This is particularly true for kids with mental health disorders, who may be especially down on themselves. They can get stuck in negative thinking patterns that contribute to depression, amp up…...

May 14, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 15 May 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue 8 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 great ideas…...