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Autism Corner: On Halloween, Blue Buckets Ease Way For Kids Who Are Nonverbal

October 28, 2019

8 October 2021, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Last year, Halloween was a challenge for Luke Taylor. His mom, Omairis Taylor, didn’t think he’d need to carry a blue bucket indicating he had autism; he was so little at age 2, she reasoned, that she could just…...

Can Watching Movies Detect Autism?

October 28, 2019

1 November 2019, ASD, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Measuring children’s gaze patterns as they watch movies of social interactions is a reliable way to accurately identify nearly half of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) cases, according to a new study just published in Autism Research by Ben-Gurion University of the…...

October 24, 2019

25 October 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 What’s not to love about Beverly Hills? This home to the rich and famous is among the most glamorous and famous cities in the world. If you are a pediatric Occupational Therapist we…...

October 24, 2019

25 October 2019, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Want to work in a dynamic team environment? We have a need for a great pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to work in a clinic north of Baltimore. The clinic is about 25 minutes…...

October 23, 2019

25 October 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 New full-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in the quad city area. Seeking an organized and energetic Occupational Therapist to work with kids in a therapeutic day school setting in Genoa, IL.…...

October 23, 2019

Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Autism Classroom News and Resources] If you have followed this blog for any time, you know I’m pretty student-centered. If you’ve ever asked me a question, you know my answer is often, “It depends on the student.” So, not surprisingly, I’m…...

October 23, 2019

25 October 2019, Early Intervention, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] One in every 68 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that results in difficulty socializing and communicating needs and desires, and often is accompanied by restricted interests or activities. Research has shown…...

October 22, 2019

25 October 2019, Art Therapy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Colors of Play] Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental issues use Social Stories in order to better understand the nuances of interpersonal communication. Originally designed in 1991 by Carol Gray, Social Stories model appropriate social interaction by describing…...

October 22, 2019

25 October 2019, Article, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: Today is the International Stuttering Awareness Day. Please enjoy this article was written by a student for students. It would be a great one to share with your kiddos who stutter. [Source: American Institute for Stuttering] Hi my name…...

October 22, 2019

1 October 2021, Gross Motor Skills, Halloween, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands on As We Grow] With Halloween only days away, my kids are asking me every day how much longer until Halloween. We’ve been doing lots of fun activities around Halloween themes. I really should have done a Halloween countdown! Next year……...