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Most Teens Have Physical Activity Levels of 60 Year Olds

June 19, 2017

23 June 2017, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Medical News Today] Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many serious conditions. The fact that neither adults nor teenagers get as much exercise as they should is, perhaps, not very surprising. But new research shows that the situation…...

June 19, 2017

23 June 2017, Newsletter, Special Ed

[Source: Disability Scoop] Just in time for summer, a first-of-its-kind splash park designed from the ground up to accommodate people with various special needs will make its debut. Morgan’s Inspiration Island will open Saturday in San Antonio. The $17 million water park…...

June 16, 2017

16 June 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Obesity in childhood has long term health implications stretching into adulthood, a new study in the journal Obesity Reviews reveals. Examining data collected from over 300,000 participants across 18 studies, researchers from the University of Surrey identified increased…...

June 16, 2017

16 June 2017, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Special Ed

[Source: Education Week, Teacher Beat] Are fidget spinners helping antsy students to sit still and concentrate on their lessons, or are they just driving kids (and teachers) to distraction? Education Week‘s Kristine Kim explores the controversy over the toy’s classroom takeover in…...

June 15, 2017

16 June 2017, Autism, News, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: After reading this article, I googled to find out more about Julen’s products and found his website. Check out: http://julensausomesauce.com/ Be sure to read his “Ausome Story” No question that the therapists and special educators in his life…...

June 15, 2017

16 June 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] ABC will introduce a prime-time drama this fall featuring a lead character on the autism spectrum. The hour-long drama, “The Good Doctor,” focuses on Shaun Murphy, a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome who has left his quiet…...

June 14, 2017

16 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We are seeking a full time school psychologist for SY17/18. The position is located in the Southeast Bay Area of California, Santa Clara County. The East Bay community is a series of small enclaves of tightly knit, safe…...

June 14, 2017

16 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We are searching for an occupational therapist for a pediatric outpatient clinic practice located in Eugene, OR. This clinic provides children and families with holistic, direct therapy services that improve their quality of life. The ideal…...

A Letter Hunt on The Stairs

June 14, 2017

16 June 2017, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands on as we Grow] Earlier this year, I realized that Louis just wasn’t grasping his letters. I had a moment of panic and wondered Why? He’s 4 and his brothers grasped them much earlier. So I started doing letter activities…...

June 13, 2017

16 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We have a fantastic opportunity with a hospital facility in San Antonio that is in need of a full time Speech-Language Pathologist in the NICU. Hours are Monday through Friday with a Saturday rotation. Hours can…...