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January 18, 2019

18 January 2019, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are interviewing Speech-Language Pathologists to complete the 2018-19 School Year in the San Antonio area! Our opening is on the Southeast side of town and is full-time. * This is a…...

January 17, 2019

18 January 2019, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Chicago Tribune] In a sunlit room down a white hallway in St. Bernard Hospital on Chicago’s South Side, Francine and Rodney Mitchell are waiting. Their teenage son, Andy, lies on an operating table not far away, asleep amid the beeps of…...

January 16, 2019

[Source; Science Daily] At a time when several states are moving to legalize recreational use of marijuana, new research shows that concerns about the drug’s impact on teens may be warranted. The study, published in The Journal of Neuroscience, shows that even a…...

January 16, 2019

18 January 2019, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Individuals with Down syndrome continue to learn new skills well into adulthood, according to a study that’s offering a timetable of what to expect from those with the chromosomal disorder. Most people with Down syndrome are able to walk…...

January 16, 2019

18 January 2019, Article, Cerebral Palsy, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] A recent study in Disability and Rehabilitation examined physical activity and walking in children with cerebral palsy over time. The goal of the study was to create developmental trajectories for physical activity and walking performance for children with cerebral palsy.…...

January 16, 2019

18 January 2019, ADHD, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] The city lifestyle has been criticized as a key reason that children are disconnected from nature. This has led to an unhealthy lifestyle in regard to active play and eating habits. Even worse, many young children do not feel…...

Baby Steps Head off a Fussy Eater

January 16, 2019

News, Newsletter, OT, Picky Eating, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] Getting kids to try new foods can become a daily showdown. One promising approach: expose babies early on to varied tastes and textures. Researchers in Brisbane, Australia, found that food experiences when just 14 months old can influence the eating habits…...

January 15, 2019

18 January 2019, Articulation, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: GoldCountrySLP via Speechie Freebies] Hi, I’m Tracy from GoldCountrySLP. Do you need something quick and easy to use during the last few weeks of school? Click below and head over to my blog for a FREEBIE – featuring our favorite sound.…...

January 15, 2019

18 January 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Measured Mom] Fine motor activities are so important to strengthen little hands before they’re ready to do all the writing that’s waiting for them in kindergarten and beyond. Try some of these simple, low-prep activities! For years, I’ve seen fun…...

January 15, 2019

18 January 2019, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT

by Stacy Menz, DPT, Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist I was just on vacation visiting my family while I recuperated and I was lucky enough to enjoy the beach for a few beautiful days. Right before I flew home, I was able…...