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Key Social Reward Circuit in the Brain Impaired in Kids with Autism

July 18, 2018

20 July 2018, Autism, News, Social Skills

[Source: Science Daily] Children with autism have structural and functional abnormalities in the brain circuit that normally makes social interaction feel rewarding, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study, which will be published July 17…...

July 18, 2018

20 July 2018, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Research in Developmental Disabilities published research on action planning and execution in children with cerebral palsy. The goal of the study was to determine the differences in anticipatory visual patterns between 13 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (average age 6.8…...

July 18, 2018

20 July 2018, Emotions, Newsletter, School Psych, SLP, Social Skills, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: We featured this a few years ago, but thought it was time to share it again! I love this! It’s the cutest little thing to put on your desk… Or have the kids make themselves! Maybe you could have a…...

July 17, 2018

20 July 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Teens who are heavy users of digital devices are twice as likely as infrequent users to show symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the study finds. The association is persistent as researchers tracked nearly 2,600 teenagers for two years. The…...

3 Easy Social Skills Lessons

July 17, 2018

20 July 2018, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Room News] Social skills lessons can be one of the most difficult to prep so I wanted to share three easy lessons with props you can grab at Target this summer. I’ll put links to similar Amazon items in the…...

July 17, 2018

20 July 2018, Article, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Play on Words] It’s been my mission for over 35 years to teach parents how to select the best toys for fun smart play, that inspire creativity and storytelling, building language skills. Here’s what to look for: Several categories of props…...

Monster Marble Game!

July 17, 2018

20 July 2018, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Papo da Professora Denise via Fine Motor Boot Camp] This is a great (and almost free) bilateral (two hands) and visual motor activity! So fun! Learn How Through Fine Motor Boot Camp’s Facebook Page ...

Down Syndrome Reality Show Up For Emmys

July 17, 2018

20 July 2018, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] A reality television show focusing on the lives of those with Down syndrome is in the running for multiple Emmy Awards. The A&E Network hit “Born This Way” is nominated for four Emmys, including awards for casting, cinematography, picture…...

July 16, 2018

Handwriting, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] If you are looking for some quick, multisensory prewriting practice, download this ice cream cone letter freebie from the Ice Cream Multisensory Prewriting Practice packet. This one-page black and white PDF includes the letters A through L in a…...

July 16, 2018

20 July 2018, Autism, Newsletter, SLP, Social Skills

[Source: Best Practice Autism] The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) include persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts. Poor pragmatic/social use of language or impairment in the ability to understand and use language in social-communicative…...