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June 21, 2017

23 June 2017, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Woo Junior] With a name like Dorothy, you can bet our kid is into crafts that have anything to do with The Wizard of Oz. So, I wasn’t too surprised when Dot was gung-ho to try this hot air balloon craft. It…...

June 21, 2017

23 June 2017, Activity, Article, Balance, OT, Proprioreception, PT

[Source: Dinosaur Physical Therapy] This post will explore fun activities for children using Balance Beams! One of my favorite pieces of equipment is the Curve-A-Beam Set! Allowing for lots of wonderful opportunities to address motor planning, body awareness, strength, coordination and of course balance! This set is…...

June 21, 2017

23 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Well established pediatric outpatient facility seeks an Occupational Therapist to join their staff on the southwest side of Houston. * This position will start part time and build to full time once therapist becomes a credentialed…...

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] When you look at a picture of a mug, the neurons that store your memory of what a mug is begin firing. But it’s not a pinpoint process; a host of neurons that code for related ideas and items…...

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or School Psychologist needed to work full time in a school district for the 2017-2018 school year in the vicinity of Homer Glen, IL * Caseload will be middle school aged students * Psychologist is in charge…...

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: New York Times] Sit still. It’s the mantra of every classroom. But that is changing as evidence builds that taking brief activity breaks during the day helps children learn and be more attentive in class, and a growing number of programs…...

Hot Jobs: PTs Needed Throughout Texas

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, PT

To Learn More About our PT Jobs in Texas, please call us at 866-4278 or Click Here to Apply Immediate openings in the state of Texas for Physical Therapists interested in working with children. Lucrative pediatric outpatient clinic, early intervention and home…...

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Using Toys to Support Development in Infants and Toddlers: Children develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively through play. And of course, children of all ages enjoy playing with toys. Providing the proper toy selection to support development in…...

June 19, 2017

23 June 2017, Autism, News, Newsletter, SPD

[Source UCSF] Sensory processing disorders (SPD) are more prevalent in children than autism and as common as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, yet the condition receives far less attention partly because it’s never been recognized as a distinct disease. In a groundbreaking new…...

Treating Autism by Targeting the Gut

June 19, 2017

23 June 2017, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Experts have called for large-scale studies into altering the make-up of bacteria in the gut, after a review showed that this might reduce the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Until now, caregivers have relied on rehabilitation, educational interventions…...