[Source: Science Daily] 10-12-years-olds can be taught how to think critically at school, even with few teachers and limited resources. Parents can also be taught to assess claims about health effects. These findings come from two research articles published in The Lancet. In…...
[Source: Your Therapy Source] Right now, fidget spinners are everywhere. Whether they are banned from your school or not, here is a fun way to add in some overall exercise while your spinner spins! You can download your FREE fidget spinner workout…...
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Speech Language Pathologist with their C’s needed three days per week starting soon at a year round school in Chicago. * Located in Chicago * Modern amenities, you’ll have a dedicated room to work with your…...
[Source: No Time for Flashcards] It’s that time of year again, time for bug theme at preschool. These bug activities include bug crafts, bug sensory play, even bug theme gross motor activities! The other thing they all include is fun. Don’t miss…...
Editor’s Note: Thank You to our friend Lindsey Biel for sharing her free webinar with us! [Source: Autism Resource Institute] Sensory issues are a complex and often overlooked issue for individuals on the autism spectrum. Hear occupational therapist Lindsey Biel provide tips…...
[Source: Your Therapy Source] If you need to sneak in some bimanual and fine motor skills practice with academic material, the Slide Bag Quiz is perfect! I was reading a blog post by Dr. Jean (excellent blog) on individual response techniques and…...
[Source: Medical News Today] The speed at which sign language users understand what others are ‘saying’ to them depends on whether the conversation partners are left- or right-handed, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Birmingham worked with British…...
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or School position for several Occupational Therapists available full time in the Hampshire/Dundee area for SY 2017-2018. * 5 days/wk * school hours are typically 7:30 to 3:30 or 8:00 to 4:00 but there are some variations depending on which school…...
[Source: Medical News Today] Autism, characterized by repetitive behaviors and difficulty interacting socially, appears to be on the rise. Much of this increase is thought to be due to better detection rates and greater awareness. However, many scientists believe that environmental or…...
[Source: Reading Rockets] The content of a children’s book—not its form as a print book or a digital book—predicts how well children understand a story, finds a new study by NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. The findings, presented…...