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December 26, 2017

5 January 2018, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kix Cereal] Shake things up at celebrations with a fun, easy paper plate noisemaker you can personalize for the occasion! Whether it’s a family gathering (complete with all-generation dance party) or the New Year’s countdown, these inexpensive party favors are great…...

December 21, 2017

22 December 2017, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Excellent contract Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity for the remainder of this 2017/18 school year in quaint coastal location in North Carolina. Nestled northwest of Wilmington is a small town that possesses many charms. The…...

December 21, 2017

Article, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Tradition! It’s part of what makes the holidays so special. For many of us, getting in the spirit entails taking out the lights and displays and festively decorating our homes while playing Christmas carols and sipping eggnog. Or, it involves, frantically dragging…...

December 21, 2017

22 December 2017, Article, Autism, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: This article was written for parents, but would be a great resource to share with the parents and guardians of your kiddos with autism. [Source: My Aspergers Child] A young person with Asperger’s (AS) or High-Functioning Autism (HFA) often feels…...

December 20, 2017

22 December 2017, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] Fake snow is so simple to make and provides a rich sensory experience for kids. This fake snow writing tray is perfect for the winter as kids can practice some of their pre-handwriting skills all while engaging…...

Holiday Letter Sounds Bag

December 20, 2017

22 December 2017, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Pre-K Pages] December with preschoolers can be a little hectic and filled with a high-level energy. Excitement is in the air and harnessing that feeling to get some learning done during the day can be a challenge. Here is an activity…...

December 20, 2017

22 December 2017, Article, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Understood.org] Getting presents is usually a highlight of the holiday season. But for some kids with learning and attention issues, gift exchanges can lead to meltdowns or tantrums. Why? The excitement, chaos and lack of routine of the holidays set the stage.…...

December 19, 2017

22 December 2017, Newslette, PT, r

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] Tummy time isn’t just for babies! It can be just as beneficial for older kids, too! Recently, we have come across several kids who just don’t have the muscle endurance to stay on their bellies and play! Why? These…...

December 19, 2017

22 December 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Direct electrical stimulation of the human amygdala, a region of the brain known to regulate memory and emotional behaviors, can enhance next-day recognition of images when applied immediately after the images are viewed, neuroscientists have found. The results are…...

December 19, 2017

22 December 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We have an immediate need for a full time Speech-Language Pathologist position available in the Oak Forest, IL area! * Start is January 8, 2017 thru June 8, 2018 * Hours: 7:37 –…...