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Autism Corner: Are You Making These 5 Reinforcement Mistakes?

November 1, 2018

2 November 2018, Autism, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Autism Classroom Resources] We all know that reinforcement is a key component of learning for our students in special education. Really it’s a key component of all people’s learning…students or not. Reinforcement may seem easy, but did you know there are…...

October 31, 2018

2 November 2018, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Pathways.org] Why’s and How’s of Tummy Time presented by Dr. Anne Zachry and Linda Rooke, PT The webinar covers: The importance of tummy time Different tummy time positions How to make tummy time fun Tips for a fussy baby during tummy time…...

October 31, 2018

2 November 2018, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: SLP Now] Do you ever feel like you have no clue what you’re doing in therapy? Like you’re an imposter? I polled a few thousand SLPs, and over 50% of them rated “lack of confidence” as their biggest hurdle. When we…...

12 Books for Veterans Day

October 31, 2018

2 November 2018, Book, Newsletter, Review, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Measured Mom] I grew up near a large naval base. Many of my friends had dads who served in the navy – dads who were “out to sea” at least half the year. I remember how excited they were when…...

October 31, 2018

2 November 2018, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Think sparkling waters, white sands, and endless possibilities. Exciting PRN, possibly part-time to full-time Pediatric Occupational Therapist opportunity with a well-known and respected pediatric outpatient clinic located in Myrtle Beach. Young professionals,…...

October 31, 2018

2 November 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Have you ever wanted to go to work each day challenged by what awaits you? Have you ever said I wish I had more variety in my daily/weekly activity..not just being stuck…...

October 31, 2018

2 November 2018, Article, Newsletter, Pediatric School Psych Corner

[Source: Bounceback Parenting] More than saying an automatic ‘thank you’, gratitude is a character strength that supports our most positive life experiences and it’s much more than good manners. When I looked at how to teach gratitude to a child, beyond the…...

Tape, Poster Paint, and Leaves

October 30, 2018

2 November 2018, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Tinkerlab] The air is getting super crisp here in NorCal. We’re bundling up, sipping tea, and enjoying the drama changing leaves, which is a certain kind of excitement I rarely experienced as a kid in Los Angeles. To get into the…...

October 30, 2018

2 November 2018, Dyslexia, News, Newsletter, PTBI, TBI

[Source” Science Daily] A gene associated with dyslexia, a learning disorder, may make some athletes less susceptible to concussions, reports a new study. This is believed to be the first time that this gene has been implicated in concussion or mild traumatic…...

October 30, 2018

2 November 2018, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can impair communication ability, socialization, and verbal and motor skills. It generally starts in early childhood and is diagnosed through behavior observation. This means of assessment can be imprecise, which…...