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OT Corner: Teaching Mindfulness to Children

May 12, 2020

15 May 2020, Anxiety, Mindfulness, News, Newsletter, Stress

[Source: Your Therapy Source] if you have not yet instituted regular rituals with your children that develop mindfulness, it’s time. The research from neuroscience, education, child development, and positive psychology all agree. Practices that cultivate self-awareness and the ability to self-care, such as…...

May 12, 2020

15 May 2020, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] This dinosaur brain break activity is a set of free proprioception activities that provides heavy work with a dinosaur theme, making movement and proprioceptive input a fun way to address dinosaur -sized needs. Whether you are looking for…...

May 12, 2020

15 May 2020, Article, Early Intervention, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The Next Chapter in My Speech World] This post on using sensory bins wraps up my series on Early Intervention Teletherapy. I hope that you found these suggestions to be helpful not only for virtual speech and language sessions, but also…...

May 11, 2020

15 May 2020, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Crazy Speech World] In this day of distance learning, Boom Cards™ have become a hot topic among SLPs who are figuring out speech life from afar. I have to admit, I’ve known about Boom Cards™ for a while but had yet to using any until…...

May 11, 2020

15 May 2020, Cerebral Palsy, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Double pneumonia. A compromised immune system. Diminished lung capacity. And the coronavirus. Jimmy Komninos didn’t want to think about what all that could mean for his 14-year-old daughter, Zoey. But he began to prepare himself for what seemed inevitable —…...

May 11, 2020

15 May 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter, Social Distancing

[Source: Medical X-Press] After weeks of staying at home, Canadians are slowly beginning to see the impact of physical distancing on decelerating the spread of COVID-19. However, for some, prolonged social isolation amplifies feelings of disconnection and can result in negative psychological…...

May 11, 2020

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

[Source: National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder] To help families and educators, the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder compiled a guide, “Supporting Individuals with Autism During Uncertain Times” that recommends seven strategies to support the needs of individuals with…...

May 11, 2020

15 May 2020, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source; Education Week] While every crisis is different, there is a common reality that shapes recovery: Crises always reveal both strengths and vulnerabilities in individuals and systems. How quickly we respond to bolster those strengths and mitigate those vulnerabilities is critical. As…...

May 7, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 8 May 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue 7 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…...

Ladybug Articulation L Sounds Freebie

May 7, 2020

8 May 2020, Articulation, At Home, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: SLP Tree via Teachers Pay Teachers] This cute articulation craft/activity is a fun way to practice initial and final /l/. There are 10 initial targets and 10 final targets with three different color options: color images in black spots, color images…...