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Hot, New Job! School Psychologist – Yamhill, OR

July 10, 2019

12 July 2019, Career, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Want a location that has something for just about everyone? We are seeking a School Psychologist for a beautiful district in the Salem, Oregon area for this 2019-20 SY. Explore the scenic wonders,…...

July 10, 2019

12 July 2019, Art Therapy, Article, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SPD

By: Pamela Ullmann, ATR-BC, LCAT copyright 2010. Pamela Ullmann. This blog post has been reprinted with express permission of the author as it appeared on her Full Spectrum Blog Creative art making can offer unique ways for children to gain a sense…...

July 10, 2019

12 July 2019, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Speech Bubble] Sometimes we need something different to spice our speech sessions. So, when I saw this on Pinterest I had to try it in my speech room! All you need is a white crayon, white paper, watercolors, and brushes.…...

July 9, 2019

12 July 2018, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Romper] We first took our daughter to the beach when she was 9 months old. Her eyes widened at the sight and sound of the waves, the people, and the gulls. She kicked her feet in the water, scooped up fistfuls…...

July 9, 2019

12 July 2019, Career, Job, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We’re hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to cover a leave starting in November 2019-February 2020. This is a full-time School-based Speech-Language Pathologist coverage needed in the vicinity of Berwyn, IL. – Master’s Degree in…...

July 9, 2019

12 July 2019, ADL, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here are 10 tips to help teach children to be independent with self help skills and everyday routines: 1. Make sure you have time to give the child your undivided attention when you are first teaching a new…...

July 9, 2019

12 July 2019, News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] Special educators say that many of the teachers and paraprofessionals who work directly with students with disabilities are ill-prepared to do so. In a survey of nearly 1,500 special education teachers across the country, just 8 percent rated the…...

July 9, 2019

3 February 2017, ADLs, Autism, Newsletter, Social Story, Tip or Resource

Source: Dental Health IE Some people with autism find it helpful to prepare for their visit to the dentist. “Tom goes to the dentist” is an example of a Social Story that can be used and adapted to help children with autism…...

July 9, 2019

Emergency Newsletter, OT, SLP, TBA

[Source: Science Daily] A new study proposes that variation in the energy needs of brain development across kids — in terms of the timing, intensity and duration of energy use — could influence patterns of energy expenditure and weight gain. Weight gain…...

Positive Affirmations for Children

July 8, 2019

12 July 2019, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Positive affirmations for children (and mantras) are terrific tools that children can use to support themselves. They help them develop a healthy sense of self as well as a positive mental-social-emotional mindset. What are Positive Affirmations for Children? …...