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April 23, 2018

27 April 2018, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Medical Express] When we learn the connections between neurons strengthen. Addiction or other neurological diseases are linked to abnormally strong connections. But what does learning look like on the cellular and molecular level? How do our cells change when we learn?…...

April 23, 2018

27 April 2018, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical News Today] A new study, published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, uncovers links between mental health and the “three A’s”: asthma, allergic rhinitis (or hay fever), and atopic dermatitis (or eczema). As someone who has all three of these, I was particularly interested to see the results.…...

OT Corner: Hidden in Plain Sight – SPD

April 23, 2018

27 April 2018, Article, Newsletter, OT, SPD

Editor’s Note: Thank you to Lindsey Biel for sharing this with us. Lindsey was interviewed extensively for it and was involved in the program’s development. [Source: WFUV an NPR Affiliate] This documentary is both an exploration and personal account of Sensory Processing…...

April 20, 2018

20 April 2018, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you interested in being part of one of Charlotte’s top physical therapy practices, awarded with having the best Speech Therapists in Charlotte and recognized as having one of the “Top 50…...

April 20, 2018

20 April 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Looking for culture, authenticity, and opportunity? You will find it here in Annandale, VA, a diverse community of people from all over the world. We are seeking a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for a…...

April 20, 2018

20 April 2018, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking to work full time as a School Psychologist for the SY 2018-19? We have a need for a School Psychologist to work near the Evergreen Park area of Chicago. This…...

April 20, 2018

20 April 2018, News, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: This is huge. No surprise to us in our line of work but powerful data for obstetricians and pediatricians for advising patients and their families A new study has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in memory and learning,…...

April 20, 2018

20 April 2018, ABA, Autism, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: We were reading in the ABA Skill Share Group on Facebook and happened upon this wonderful presentation. Becca Marie was kind enough to share it with us and gave us permission to post it here for everyone to access. [Source: …...

‘Sesame Street’ Expands Autism Focus

April 18, 2018

20 April 2018, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Disability Scoop] On television, online and at their theme park, the people behind “Sesame Street” say they are adding more resources and increasing efforts to include kids on the spectrum. Sesame Workshop said this week that it will air a special…...

April 18, 2018

20 April 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] A preliminary study suggests that an investigational drug may help increase protein levels in babies with spinal muscular atrophy. The open-label study is released today and will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 70th Annual Meeting in…...