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Autism Wandering Bill Advances In Senate

November 29, 2017

1 December 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Federal legislation aimed at providing tracking devices and resources to those with autism and other developmental disabilities who are at risk of wandering is moving forward. The U.S. Senate’s Committee on the Judiciary voted this week to approve the…...

SLP Corner: Lunch Dates in Speech

November 28, 2017

1 December 2017, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Activity Tailor] Despite having parents that are nervous about their child pulled for speech during the school day (“I don’t want them to be singled out.”), I more often run into kiddos who don’t want to stop. At the beginning of the…...

December Gross Motor Planning

November 28, 2017

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] December is one of my favorite months for gross motor planning. With the holidays upon us there are so many fun themed gross motor activities that you can try! Everything from The Gingerbread Man to Christmas themed games are…...

November 28, 2017

1 December 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] New research from Florida State University is beginning to piece together the stubborn puzzle posed by a family of rare and debilitating premature aging disorders. Most of these diseases, called progeroid syndromes, share physiological symptoms characterized by the appearance…...

Hanukkah Social Story

November 27, 2017

1 December 2017, Autism, Newsletter, Social Stories, Tip or Resource

[Source: JTeach.org] A social story is read to or with students to give them an idea of both the holiday and what to expect. Making events predictable helps students who are challenged in new situations. This social story introduces basic concepts regarding…...

Hanukkah Books for The Therapy Room

November 27, 2017

1 December 2017, Hanukkah, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Pre-K Pages] Hanukkah is coming! Whether or not your children’s families celebrate Hanukkah, you may want to explore this holiday and celebration. Learning about the celebrations of other cultures is important for preschoolers. These books can help preschoolers learn more about…...

November 27, 2017

1 December, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Edutopia] Many children and adolescents walk into our schools and classrooms carrying toxic levels of stress. They’re on edge, and their neuro-anatomy is in a state of dysregulation, which drives their behaviors and makes it difficult for them to learn. I…...

November 27, 2017

Autism, Gross Motor Skills, News, Newsletter, Posture

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Research indicates that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) frequently exhibit deficits in gross motor skills and postural stability. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders published research examining the relationship between gross motor skills, postural stability, and autism. The participants included…...

Q-Tip Painted Snowflakes

November 26, 2017

9 January 2015, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] This is a simple winter craft that I have planned for my class of two and three year olds. I often test out my lesson plans on my 4 year old and today when she asked what…...

November 23, 2017

23 November 2017, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

Christmas-time is around the corner. It is a wonderful time of year, but it is also a time for other celebrations as well. Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) starts December 12th! Here is a great collection of holiday activities to do with…...