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March 15, 2017

17 March 2017, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Yoga incorporates breathing techniques, postural control, muscle strengthening, flexibility and cognitive control which can help promote self-control, attention, body awareness, and stress management. These are all skills that are beneficial for children with ADHD to practice. Recent research…...

March 15, 2017

17 March 2017, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Special Education

Editor’s Note: Last week, Congress voted to overturn some Obama era rules regarding ESSA. This is a follow up story, to what the new administration has replaced them with. [Source: Education Week] U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Monday released…...

March 14, 2017

17 March 2017, Job, Newsletter, Social Worker

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or School Social Worker needed to work full time in a school for Autism in Chicago, IL * School hours are from 8:00-4:00 * Attend IEP meetings as requested * Must be familiar with children on the…...

March 14, 2017

17 March 2017, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands On As We Grow] You probably have the materials for this activity around your house already. Here’s what you’ll need: one ball yellow play dough for the “pot of gold” one ball any color play dough for the card stand…...

March 14, 2017

17 March 2017, Article, Newsletter, School Nursing, School Psych

Editor’s Note: Here is an excellent article by the Washington Post that was published yesterday under the title “Here’s How to Get Your Kids to Eat Well, and Avoid Eating Disorders.” It would be an excellent share for the parents…...

March 14, 2017

17 March 2017, IDEA, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Special Education

Editor’s Note: This is a step in the right direction. Please take a few minutes and go on IDEA.ed.gov and see what you would like to see them add. Please also ask them to include a direct link to the…...

Hot Job: Pediatric PT – Chicago, IL

March 13, 2017

17 March 2017, Job, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Pediatric Physical Therapist needed on a part time or full time basis to work in a clinic in Chicago, IL…….more details to come! * Physical Therapist must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the…...

March 13, 2017

17 March 2017, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] A Stony Brook University-led study of the history and spelling of English suffixes demonstrates that the spelling of English words is more orderly and self-organized that linguistics have previously thought. The finding, details of which are published in the…...

March 13, 2017

17 March 2017, Behavior, News, Newsletter, Social Skills

[Source: Medical News Today] Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today. Researchers from Oregon State University found a significant relationship between…...

Great Pediatric OT Jobs in Arkansas

March 13, 2017

17 March 2017, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Wonderful pediatric OT job opportunities await you in Arkansas. Come join a team of OT, PT, SLPs working to make a difference in the lives of the youngsters of the local area. Very reasonable cost of…...