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Defending the Science of Infant Imitation

January 25, 2018

26 January 2018, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Since the 1970s, studies have suggested that infants can imitate facial gestures, finger movements, and other actions just hours after birth. University of Miami Assistant Professor Elizabeth Simpson studies this phenomenon, known as neonatal imitation, in babies from birth…...

January 25, 2018

Newsletter EMERGENCY NEWSLETTER, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] Cognitive behavioral therapy (or CBT) delivered in a primary care setting is a cost-effective way to treat adolescents with depression who decline or quickly stop using antidepressants, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published today in the journal Pediatrics. This…...

January 25, 2018

26 January 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] The explanation for how people learn complex behaviors, such as speech, might be found in a new study of songbirds by scientists at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. “One hypothesis to explain speech development is…...

What is Treacher Collins Syndrome?

January 24, 2018

26 January 2018, Emergency Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Medical News Today] Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare medical condition caused by a genetic mutation. It affects the development of bones and other tissues of the face and results in abnormalities in the head, face, and ears. Other names for…...

January 24, 2018

26 January 2018, ADHD, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Stuttering

All material Copyright © 1991-2009 Stuttering Foundation of America Reprinted with the express permission of the Stuttering Foundation of America as originally published on their website. By: Joseph Donaher, Ph.D. The Center for Childhood Communication The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia This Article…...

January 24, 2018

26 January 2018, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Starfish Therapies] In last week’s post we talked about weight shifting and trunk elongation to help walking quality and energy efficiency. This week we are going to look at using a treadmill. For some kids who are working on walking quality and efficiency…...

January 24, 2018

26 January 2018, Newsletter, OT, Product Review

[Source: The Playful Otter] Work on visual discrimination, spatial relations, eye-hand coordination, manual dexterity, in-hand manipulation, coordinated use of both hands, fine motor precision, executive functioning skills,process skills, play and leisure exploration and participation In the box: 100 dominoes, shark, row boat, treasure…...

January 23, 2018

26 January 2018, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical News Today] A person with a cluster B personality disorder may have trouble controlling their emotions and display seemingly irrational behaviors. If untreated, this may cause relationship problems. What are the different types and symptoms of cluster B personality disorders?…...

January 23, 2018

26 January 2018, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Recycling OT] I have been teaching several children and adults to close large buttons using large button squares. These are simply 2 pieces of fabric -one with a button sewn on it and the other with a slit to button onto…...

Crayon Scratch Art

January 23, 2018

26 January 2018, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Woo Jr.] Hi everyone! Today I’m teaching you how to make this Crayon Scratch Art Project! This is a fun and easy introduction to scratch art. I first learned how to make this project back when I was in preschool, and now…...