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June 4, 2018

23 April 2021, Fine Motor Skills, OT, Sensory Processing, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Printing is one of my most favorite art forms, along with collage and sculpture. I love how you can take simple household items, cut fruit and vegetables and many items from nature and use them print such a…...

June 4, 2018

8 June 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] That’s right. Using data generated by cameras trained on readers’ eyes, the research team has found that patterns of eye movement — particularly how long people’s eyes rest on certain words — correlate strongly with performance on standardized tests…...

June 1, 2018

Job, Newsletter, Speical Ed

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 A highly motivated LBS1 Special Education teacher is needed for SY 2018-19! Are you looking for a great school to work in for the upcoming school year? This opening is for a charter…...

June 1, 2018

1 June 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Looking for a fabulous Speech-Language position in Washington state? Come work on the Kitsap Peninsula! This is a beautiful location, right between the vibrant city of Seattle and the world-class outdoor recreation…...

June 1, 2018

1 June 2018, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Adventure in the great outdoors awaits you in Anchorage, AK! If you’re an Occupational Therapist with tons of personality, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and a passion for pediatrics, we would…...

May 31, 2018

1 June 2018, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, Summer

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] Summer is just around the corner! Hooray! School is out and many therapists and parents are looking for simple and fun activities to do with their kids or to send home with their kids. At Pink Oatmeal, we’ve put…...

May 31, 2018

1 June 2018, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: The Recycling OT] Children and adults with grasping challenges can engage in meaningful activities, especially sensory stimulation activities. Examples are: placing their hands on top of textures to press or rub Providing a basin or tray filled with sensory materials such…...

Build with Rolled Newspaper

May 30, 2018

"Tip or Resource", 1 June 2018, Newsletter

[Source: Brick by Brick] I have kids who love the blocks center – who love to build and construct and explore how to make things. Sometimes it’s a challenge to find things that are different or that push them to explore in…...

ABC Orders Up More ‘Speechless’

May 30, 2018

1 June 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Television network executives are doubling down on a comedy centering on the experiences of a teenager with cerebral palsy and his family. ABC said Tuesday that it will renew “Speechless” for a third season. The announcement comes as networks…...

May 30, 2018

1 June 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] In a new study, investigators at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia turned to rhesus macaques to investigate the effects of two hormones — oxytocin and vasopressin — on social behavior. These primates are known for their aggressive, competitive behavior…...