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Disability-Focused TV Shows Nominated For Emmys

July 23, 2019

26 July 2019, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Two television shows starring individuals with developmental disabilities are each up for multiple Emmy Awards. The Netflix series “Special” is nominated for four Emmys and A&E Network’s documentary series “Born This Way” is in the running for three awards.…...

July 23, 2019

26 July 2019, Anxiety, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Scientists have identified a previously unknown pathway connecting the hypothalamus and midbrain that drives defensive behaviors, according to research in mice published in eNeuro. Further research on this pathway could increase understanding of anxiety disorders. The paraventricular hypothalamus has…...

July 23, 2019

26 July 2019, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Mind Shift] Flexible seating in classrooms has become popular over the past few years as educators try to make school feel like a welcoming place with different kinds of spaces for different types of learning. Frustrated with static rows of clunky…...

July 22, 2019

26 July 2019, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] The current methods of diagnosing autism in children use questionnaires and psychologist evaluations. However, these methods can be stressful for those at a young age. New research now suggests an easy, more stress-free test that simply tracks the…...

July 22, 2019

26 July 2019, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] Disability advocates and former federal special education officials are warning of possible Trump administration moves to alter policy related to a central tenet of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Advocates met with top officials at the U.S. Department…...

July 22, 2019

26 July 2019, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] A game-like intervention developed by school psychologists may help reduce hallway disruptions among elementary school children. The intervention rewards classes of students for quickly transitioning from one room or activity to another. When implemented with three classes of students…...

July 22, 2019

26 July 2019, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT

Article and Image Source: Melissa & Doug by Kristina Buskirk I have always loved watching the Summer Olympics. As a little kid I would glue myself to the TV watching gymnastics and cheering on my favorite athletes. Now as a mom I love…...

July 19, 2019

19 July 2019, Job, Newsletter, Special Education

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are seeking a mild/mod credentialed Special Education Teacher for a charter school in Concord. Concord is located about 30 miles east of San Francisco in California’s Bay Area with easy access to Napa…...

July 18, 2019

19 July 2019, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

No Time for Flashcards is one of my very favorite learning/play/craft sites. I always enjoy sharing their ideas here, especially when they support great therapy objectives like hand strengthening! Quite a few repins on this one! Learn How to Make Squeezie Sidewalk…...

2019-20 School-Based SLP – Aurora, IL

July 18, 2019

19 July 2019, Job, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Seeking Speech-Language Pathologist with PEL to work full-time in Aurora, IL. Did you know working as a school contract Speech-Language Pathologist affords you the following? * Great school schedule that works for your…...