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Clothing Size Guide In Works For Those With Down Syndrome

January 7, 2020

10 Janurary 2020, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: The Herald News] By Ellie Rushing / The Philadelphia Inquirer When Jayden Niblett wakes up each morning, his mind races to remember what he is doing that day, and what he can wear to impress his friends. The last often leads…...

January 7, 2020

News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: NPR] In 2004, Texas put an arbitrary cap on how many children could receive special education. Last year, the policy was deemed illegal, but some parents still struggle to enroll their kids in special ed. In 2004, the Texas Education Agency…...

January 7, 2020

10 January 2020, Motor Skills, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Scientists have uncovered a link between prenatal exposure to phthalates — a ubiquitous group of plasticizers and odor-enhancing chemicals — and deficits in motor function in girls. Phthalates are widely used in consumer products from plastic toys to household…...

Very Simple Snowflake Craftivity

January 6, 2020

10 January 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inspired Treehouse] I love seeing the excitement on my kids’ faces when they see the first snow of the season. And, after a super mild November and December here in Ohio, we’re finally starting to see some freezing temps and snowflakes…...

January 6, 2020

10 January 2020, News, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Medical X-Press] Scientists at Tufts University have identified a molecular mechanism that could reverse the genetic defect responsible for Friedreich’s ataxia, a neurodegenerative disease that leaves its victims with difficulty walking, a loss of sensation in the arms and legs and…...

December 24, 2019

27 December 2019, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking to work full time as a School Psychologist for the rest of the school year? We have a need for a School Psychologist to work near the Evergreen Park area…...

December 24, 2019

27 December 2019, Book, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Play on Words.com] This winter just never seems to end (we’re home AGAIN with schools closed and this beautiful fluffy stuff coming down all day), so the opportunity is ripe for a story about snow! I love Splat the Cat books…...

December 24, 2019

27 December 2019, Article, Newsletter, OT

by Dr. Anne Zachry OTR/L Picking out the appropriate clothing for a child can be a challenge, especially for those who have can difficulty understanding cold vs. hot and rainy vs. sunny. A student that I see for therapy uses this nifty…...

Paper Plate Noise Maker for New Year’s

December 23, 2019

27 December 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kix Cereal] Shake things up at celebrations with a fun, easy paper plate noisemaker you can personalize for the occasion! Whether it’s a family gathering (complete with all-generation dance party) or the New Year’s countdown, these inexpensive party favors are great…...

December 23, 2019

27 December 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Q-Tip Fireworks! [Source: BusyBeeKidsCrafts.com] – Cut your Q Tips in various sizes. You can actually break them off pretty easily with your hands. Put some water in a small container and add food coloring (6-8 drops is good). Dip your swabs in…...