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Introduction to Friedreich’s Ataxia and FARA

February 13, 2019

15 February 2019, Friedreichs Ataxia, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource, Video

An introduction to Friedreich’s Ataxia and the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) as told by interviews with patients, families, researchers, and FARA employees. ...

February 13, 2019

15 February 2019, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking for a school opportunity near Detroit? PediaStaff needs a great Speech-Language Pathologist to work with a district in the Monroe area. You will work with elementary-aged students. * Great…...

February 12, 2019

15 February 2019, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource

Have you seen the Kids Health website? Nemours is one of the largest nonprofit organizations devoted to children’s health. This site is designed for kids with no “doctor speak” on a wide array of children’s health issues. There are some great pages…...

February 12, 2019

15 February 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource, Video

Thanks again to our friends at Your Therapy Source for this week’s Therapist Activity of the Week...

February 12, 2019

15 February 2019, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] A five-minute delay in the clamping of healthy infants’ umbilical cords results in increased iron stores and brain myelin in areas important for early-life functional development, a new University of Rhode Island nursing study has found. “When we wait…...

February 12, 2019

15 February 2019, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] A part of the brain that maps letters to sounds can acquire a second, visually distinct alphabet for the same language, according to a study of English speakers. The research challenges theoretical constraints on the range of visual forms…...

February 12, 2019

15 February 2018, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Lawmakers are looking to secure over $1 billion in the coming years for federal efforts to address the needs of people with autism, including additional support for adults on the spectrum. A bill introduced late last week in the…...

February 11, 2019

15 February 2019, Newsletter, OT, SPD

[Source: SPD Blogger Network] Reprinted with permission of the SPD Blogger Network by “Reinventing Mommy” This post isn’t for the faint of heart. Two words – two little words – that can strike fear into the hearts of every special needs…...

February 11, 2019

15 February 2019, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are missing out on assessment and treatment according to new research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Contrary to popular perceptions, the study of early to mid-primary school aged children across Melbourne…...

February 11, 2019

15 February 2019, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] The forthcoming Netflix comedy “Special” is loosely based on the life of its star, Ryan O’Connell. (Netflix) Netflix is picking up a comedy series about a man with cerebral palsy that has the backing of a “Big Bang Theory”…...