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Century-Old Drug as Potential New Approach to Autism

May 31, 2017

2 June 2017, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] ASD encompasses a group of developmental disorders, often characterized by communication and language difficulties, repetitive behaviors and inability to socialize. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that ASD occurs in 1 in 68 children, with the condition…...

May 31, 2017

2 June 2017, Article, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: North Shore Pediatric Therapy] Potty training is a big milestone for any child. It definitely is an important milestone for parents as well! No more diapers!! However, there are some things to keep in mind prior to considering potty training as…...

Easy Rice Writing Tray

May 30, 2017

2 June 2017, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] This rice writing tray is very easy to throw together. You’ll need a couple of items (Affiliate links are included in this post): Rice (colored with liquid food coloring) A low tray like one of these wooden puzzle…...

Board Books About Summer

May 30, 2017

2 June 2017, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Jenny Evolution] Summer to me means simple pleasures, which also mean breaks from the heat and enjoying these adorable childrens books about summer. Published in board books, these summer books are perfect for toddlers and younger kids just starting to…...

Feed the Dog Sight Word Game

May 30, 2017

2 June 2017, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: School Time Snippets] I love creating fun, hands-on games for my kiddos. Here’s our latest, Feed the Dog Reading Game. It is always a good idea to make learning to read FUN for your beginning reader. Whether focusing on sight words…...

May 26, 2017

26 May 2017, Job, News, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Immediate openings in the Chicago suburbs for Occupational Therapists interested in working with children. Lucrative school based, pediatric outpatient clinic and early intervention placements are all available in areas such as Batavia, Aurora, Hampshire/Dundee, Burlington, Geneva,…...

Hot Job: School-Based SLP – Tacoma, WA

May 25, 2017

26 May 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We are searching for a Speech-Language Pathologist for a school district located near Tacoma, WA. We have therapists who extend here year after year, and it’s a very contractor friendly environment. This is a full-time contract…...

May 25, 2017

26 May 2017, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: AOL News] Akron, OH — A Norton High School senior walked for the very first time at his graduation ceremony Tuesday night. Bryce Swartz was born with severe spina bifida and paralyzed from the chest down. The always upbeat 20-year-old has…...

May 25, 2017

26 May 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] As children age into adolescence and on into young adulthood, they show dramatic improvements in their ability to control impulses, stay organized, and make decisions. Those “executive functions” of the brain are key factors in determining outcomes, including educational…...

May 25, 2017

26 May 2017, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Medical X-Press] The brain waves of healthy newborns – which appear more abnormal than those of severe stroke victims – could be used to accurately predict which babies will have neurodevelopmental disorders. University of Queensland researchers are investigating whether an electroencephalogram…...