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Pediatric Tx Corner: Dyspraxia and Down Syndrome

August 28, 2019

Article, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, OT, SLP

All material Copyright © March 2009 The Down Syndrome Centre Reprinted with the express permission of the Down Syndrome Centre as originally published on their website. By: Marinet vanVuren Marinet vanVuren is a South African born Speech and Language Therapist. For the past seven…...

August 27, 2019

30 August 2019, Newsletter, OT, PT, TBI

[Source: Medical X-Press] n one of the largest studies of its kind, researchers at Orlando Health are making new progress in finding ways to detect a traumatic yet sinister brain injury—and getting closer to preventing further damage. Subconcussive injuries often show no…...

August 27, 2019

30 August 2019, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] After the widespread success of state insurance mandates for autism treatment, a grassroots effort is underway to do the same for other developmental disabilities. This summer, Missouri became the third state to pass a law requiring coverage of medically-necessary…...

August 27, 2019

30 August 2019, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] SAN JOSE, Calif. — If you want to be a special education teacher, the San Jose Unified School District has an offer for you: commit to teaching for at least four years, and the district will pay your teaching…...

August 27, 2019

30 August 2019, Early Childhood Education, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X Press] Current research findings are mixed as to whether preschool programs can improve individuals’ outcomes in the long term, with some studies pointing to benefits years later and others showing a fadeout of cognitive gains as early as elementary…...

Mindfulness for Middle School Students

August 27, 2019

30 August 2019, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] Two new studies from MIT suggest that mindfulness — the practice of focusing one’s awareness on the present moment — can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle-schoolers. “By definition, mindfulness is the ability to focus attention on…...

August 27, 2019

20 August 2021, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHA Leader Blog] Back to school season fills children with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. They probably feel excitement to reunite with friends, participate in clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities, and continue learning (even if they refuse to admit…...

When the Leaf Blew In {Freebie}

August 26, 2019

17 September 2021, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech is Sweet] Wild About Books Wednesday is FINALLY back and just in time for one of my favorite seasons – fall! The beginning of the school year has been so hectic and I’m finally getting a spare moment to resurrect…...

August 26, 2019

30 August 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Literacy, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: No Time for Flash Cards] This activity is all about doing your own thing, making your chameleon whatever color or combination of colors you want. The benefits of this craft are numerous; the peel and stick foam requires children to peel…...

August 26, 2019

30 August 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source; Crazy Speech World] September has snuck up on me, how about you? I know most of us are back to work by now, so I thought I would share the books I’m planning to use this month! My choices are based…...