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April 8, 2019

12 April 2019, Attention, Music, Newsletter

[Source; Medical News Today] The benefits of music for the human brain are numerous. Some studies have suggested that musical training improves blood flow in brain areas involved in language processing. More recent research has shown that listening to music may even “motivate” the…...

April 7, 2019

12 April 2019, Article, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] But new research from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that language acquisition between birth and 18 is a remarkable feat of cognition, rather than something humans are just hardwired to do. Researchers calculated that, from infancy to young…...

April 4, 2019

5 April 2019, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] “Despite the fact that this is such a powerful learning mechanism, surprisingly little is known about how the human brain performs social learning,” says Victoria Leong, of the University of Cambridge. “When we connect neurally with others, we are…...

April 4, 2019

5 April 2019, Job, News, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Seeking a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for a full-time Early Intervention position in Kern County. Your caseload will be within a commutable distance of your home. This is 100% in-home therapy for populations…...

April 4, 2019

5 April 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are excited to tell you about this new position in Wasilla, Alaska! If you are an Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1-2 years of pediatric experience who is looking for…...

April 3, 2019

5 April 2019, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Ready to secure a School Psychologist position in the Pacific Northwest and enjoy your summer without the stress of the job search? You will be working in the Kitsap Peninsula directly across Puget…...

April 3, 2019

Newsletter, PTSD, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] While most children recover well after a traumatic event, some go on to develop PTSD that may stay with them for months, years, or even into adulthood. A new study, published today, reveals that children begin down this route…...

April 3, 2019

5 April 2019, Feeding, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] New research from Western Sydney University suggests that infants in South Western Sydney introduced to formula and solid foods within the first four months, could be twice as likely to suffer from childhood obesity. The study, published in the International…...

Bean Bag Balance Game

April 3, 2019

5 April 2019, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] Are you looking for a fun game that also promotes balance? You need to try the bean bag balance game. It’s super simple and you probably have most things that you need around your home! The bean bag balance…...

Pretend Paper Hair Salon for Kids

April 2, 2019

5 April 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inner Child Fun] This pretend paper hair salon could keep the kids happily entertained for hours! During a recent visit to the craft store, Clara (age 8) spotted some foam heads. She had been wanting to create a pretend hair salon…...