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Pediatric Therapy Corner: What is Apert Syndrome?

February 13, 2018

16 February 2018, Article, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Apert syndrome causes facial and skull abnormalities, which can lead to visual impairments and dental problems. Apert syndrome can also cause abnormalities in the fingers and toes. This article will provide an overview of Apert syndrome, including the…...

February 13, 2018

[Source: Medical X-Press] From 1999 to 2015 there was a small reduction in the rate of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), according to a study published online Feb. 12 in Pediatrics.Alexa B. Erck Lambert, M.P.H., from the DB Consulting Group Inc. in Silver…...

February 13, 2018

16 February 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Three children’s books are garnering major accolades for telling the stories of people with disabilities, receiving special honors alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals. The American Library Association said this week it will give its Schneider Family Book…...

February 9, 2018

9 February 2018, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a pediatric PT who likes to make your own schedule? We are seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist to work Early Intervention in Charlotte (Mecklenburg County). * Full-time community-based caseload with…...

February 9, 2018

9 February 2018, ABA, BCBA, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Think all BCBA openings are equal? This might be a refreshing break from the typical. We are seeking Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs) and Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analysts for this unique…...

February 8, 2018

9 February 2018, Anxiety, Autism, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Indiana Resource Center for Autism] Contributed by Anna Merrill, Graduate Assistant Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) will receive another diagnosis at some point in their development. In a 2008 study, seventy percent of a sample of children with ASD…...

February 8, 2018

9 February 2018, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: SLP Natalie Snyders] Have you seen these adorable miniature shopping carts before? I spotted them a while ago at Hobby Lobby (similar here on Amazon or Etsy) and had to grab them for use in therapy! I wanted to share some ways I have…...

February 8, 2018

Article, Newsletter, OT 11 February 2018

[Source: OT School House] As we continue with our January theme of handwriting, I wanted to share a list of environmental factors that could be inhibiting or even preventing your students for effectively writing in class. Before I get to the list…...

Books About Penguins

February 8, 2018

[Source: Pre-K Pages] Penguins seem to be a favorite for preschoolers. Children enjoy seeing them and learning about them. The books on this list would be a great addition to your classroom library for a winter theme, penguin and bird theme, or just for…...

Valentine’s Fluffy Slime Recipe

February 7, 2018

11 February 2018, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Make some gorgeous, soft and stretchy Valentine’s Fluffy Slime to give as gifts to friends on Valentine’s Day! Our Valentine’s Fluffy Slime recipe takes less than two minutes to make and is SO much fun to play with! This is a fun…...