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August 23, 2018

24 August 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Until recently, it was unusual for a teen to report initial feelings of gender dysphoria during or after puberty without childhood symptoms. Clinicians have reported that this kind of gender dysphoria is on the rise, particularly for patients whose…...

When the Leaf Blew In {Freebie}

August 23, 2018

24 August 2018, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech is Sweet] Wild About Books Wednesday is FINALLY back and just in time for one of my favorite seasons – fall! The beginning of the school year has been so hectic and I’m finally getting a spare moment to resurrect…...

August 23, 2018

24 August 2018, Article, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT, Walking

[Source: Starfish Therapies] When a child first starts to walk, they are often in high guard (their arms up high), they are rigid through their trunk (no rotation or arm swing), and they have a wider base of support with a shorter…...

August 22, 2018

Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Mindful.org] Have you ever heard your child say something like: “I’m not good at this,” or “I’m so stupid,” or “It’s all my fault,” or even “I shouldn’t have even tried.” Perhaps some kids don’t say these things out loud, but…...

August 22, 2018

24 August 2018, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Teach Me To Talk on Blog Talk Radio] Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP as she discusses how to use a framework for treating late talking toddlers during a fun activity for toddlers – water play! Here’s the written…...

Game Review: Flipover

August 21, 2018

24 August 2018, Game Review, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Playful Otter] Work on visual discrimination, visual closure, visual scanning, visual form constancy, figure-ground, eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, executive functioning skills, social interaction skills, process skills, play and leisure exploration and participation. Get all your animals back into the barnyard…...

August 21, 2018

24 August 2018, Job, Newsletter, PT

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August 21, 2018

24 August 2018, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Growing Hands On Kids] My 3-year-old LOVES play dough. There are so many great activities you can use play dough with. One of my favorites is play dough invitation to play kits. Today I’ve gathered 25 of my favorite play dough invitation…...

August 21, 2018

24 August 2018, ABA, Autism, Behavior, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: The Autism Helper] The absolute, must-not-forget, essential step to eliminating any problem behavior is to teach and reinforce the appropriate way to access the consequence the problem behavior once delivered. And even if you are nodding your head along with mean, thinking…...

Disney ADA Lawsuits Can Proceed

August 21, 2018

24 August 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Thirty lawsuits filed by Disney visitors with autism who alleged they unfairly waited for attractions should go to trial, an appeals court has ruled. Even though Disney offers an online reservation system for people with disabilities, that doesn’t completely…...