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SLP Corner: 10 Ways Children With Language Disorders Can Maintain Both Physical Distance and Social Connection

April 1, 2020

3 April 2020, Article, COVID, COVID Resource, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The ASHA Leader Blog] Social distancing—or more accurately, physical distancing—is now our way of life. As difficult as it is, it’s our new normal, at least for the short term. Even with physical distance, we find ways to connect socially. We call or use…...

April 1, 2020

3 April 2020, COVID, COVID News, News, Newsletter

[Source: Education Week] As students with learning disabilities enter distance learning environments, a tangled patchwork of state regulations, a lack of therapist training, and limited access to high-speed internet threatens to limit their access to key services that help them speak, move,…...

April 1, 2020

3 April 2020, COVID, COVID News, News, Newsletter

[Source: Education Week] Tens of millions of students are dealing with massive upheaval to their educations and daily lives with their schools shuttered indefinitely to thwart the spread of the coronavirus. Add to that fears over a pandemic that could sicken them…...

April 1, 2020

3 April 2020, At Home Resource, Autism, COVID, Newsletter

Its April. That means its Autism Awareness Month. Tomorrow, April 2nd, is World Autism Day. Unfortunately, our skies and windows won’t be lit up nearly as blue this year. From coast to coast and sea to sea, people are sheltered at home,…...

March 31, 2020

3 April 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: The Los Angeles Times] Nine-year-old Trevor de la Torre was home with a migraine when his parents got word that his school was closing in response to the coronavirus emergency — and his critically needed hands-on therapies would effectively stop, too.…...

Updated Map of School Closures

March 31, 2020

3 April 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: We are very grateful to Education Week for their Coronavirus in Education coverage. Here is an updated map of school closures as of March 30th. [Source: Education Week] Currently, we are updating this page at least once a day on…...

March 31, 2020

3 April 2020, Article, COVID, COVID Resource, News, Newsletter

[Source: The Autism Helper] Imagine starting a brand new job. One that is technically complicated and requires a depth of knowledge and understanding that you do not yet possess. Also- you will not have a supervisor, or training before you start. Did…...

March 31, 2020

3 April 2020, Article, COVID, COVID Resource, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] It’s crazy how quickly things can change. One week, it’s business as usual: -last minute notifications about the IEP meeting (tomorrow) -that one kid who had to go to the bathroom 3 X during our 30 minute treatment session…...

March 31, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 3 April 2020, At Home Resource, COVID, Newsletter

[Source: USA Today] Teddy bears are appearing everywhere along streets made empty by coronavirus. And they’re fair game for bored kids turned hunters. The stuffed animals are appearing in windows around the world in global “Teddy Bear Hunts” for children — uniting neighborhoods and giving children an exciting,…...

March 30, 2020

3 April 2020, COVID, COVID Resource, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] f your school is starting distance learning, this planning sheet for therapists, teachers and school staff will come in handy. You can download the distance learning planning sheet at the bottom of this post for free in Word…...