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PODCAST: Developmental Coordination Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, Newsletter

[Source: Pushing Pediatrics] Join Sheila and Sara this week as they cover Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and Intellectual Disabilities. They also touch on some genetic conditions. Make sure you are supplementing our conversation with charts, tables and pictures from the Campbell text…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, News, Newsletter, Sped

[Source: Journal of Special Education Leadership] The limited use of evidence-based practices has led to increased interest in forms of professional development that improve teacher practice and student outcomes. Traditional forms of expert-centered professional development have been demonstrated to have little impact…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, News, Newsletter, Psy

[Source: Pediatric Research] Aim: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and disordered eating (DE) are both highly prevalent among adolescents, but their relationship is understudied. This study examines their possible association in a nationally representative sample of adolescents. Methods: Participants in the Israeli Youth…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Pediatric Physical Therapy] Purpose: To gather information concerning the current state of students’ wheelchair (WC) use in US schools from the perspective of school-based therapists. Methods: This descriptive study used a Web-based survey to gather information regarding factors that facilitated or…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology] Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known to be a developmental illness due to the fact that its manifestations typically surface within the first two years of life. Nevertheless, the condition can be diagnosed at any…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: JMIR] Background: Acquired brain injury (ABI) in children and adolescents can lead to motor and executive impairments that often require long-term treatment. The implementation of web-based telerehabilitation therapy at home is a method to improve the functional status of patients. Therefore,…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: LSHSS] Purpose: From preschool through high school, eating is part of the school day. Children with feeding and/or swallowing issues are now in our neighborhood schools, our responsibility in our care, and require adequate nutrition and hydration to participate in school…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, Newsletter Hot Jobs

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! New opportunities to finish out the 2023-24 school year on a full or part time basis! *We have three openings for OTs! *Caseloads and schools will be determined based on your…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, Hot Jobs, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you looking to make a difference and work in a school? We are seeking a great Special Ed teacher for the remainder of SY23-24! This opportunity for a Special Education…...

December 28, 2023

29 Dec 23, Hot Jobs, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Seeking a new contract opportunity as an Occupational Therapist for the remainder of 2023-2024 school year? You’ll have access to plenty of mentorship and training. Home to a multi-disciplinary team of…...