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Trump Focus On ASD Misplaced, Advocates Say

February 21, 2017

24 February 2017, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] At a White House gathering this week, President Donald Trump expressed concern about a “tremendous increase” in autism, but experts caution that his rhetoric doesn’t tell the whole story. During what was billed as a “listening session” with parents…...

February 21, 2017

17 February 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Dr. Seuss’s birthday is just around the corner on March 2nd! Do You Love celebrating it with your students and clients? If so, you will love our Pinterest Pinboard of free activities, ideas and treats all with a Dr. Seuss theme!…...

February 20, 2017

24 January 2017, Handwriting, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT

[Source: NBC NY] Cursive handwriting instruction is returning to elementary school classrooms in New York City. Schools chancellor Carmen Fariña has committed to include cursive writing in third-grade curriculum in city schools, according to Staten Island assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, who has advocated for…...

February 17, 2017

17 February 2017, Newsletter, SLP

The Toca series of Apps is a favorite among SLPs! Just got word that Toca Kitchen is free for a limited time. Grab it while you can! Download Toca Kitchen HERE...

February 17, 2017

17 February 2017, Jobs, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to conduct evaluations, assessment and treatment of children in Westchester County, NY. This opportunity is best suited to the self-starting, independent thinker. It is the perfect position for the…...

February 17, 2017

17 Feburary 2017, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We are searching for a Physical Therapist to conduct evaluations, assessment and treatment of children in Westchester County, NY. This opportunity is best suited to the self-starting, independent thinker. It is the perfect position for the…...

February 16, 2017

17 February 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP, TX

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Immediate opening for a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist to work in Sweetwater and surrounding areas for a three-four month contract. * Home based team working with babies 0-3 years of age * Children have developmental delays and…...

February 16, 2017

17 February 2017, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] For the first time, a new study suggests it’s possible to predict within the first year of life if a child will develop autism. Researchers say they were able to identify with more than 90 percent accuracy which babies…...

February 15, 2017

Anxiety, Article, Newsletter, School Psych, Stress

[Source: School Psyched] Take this quick test: You’re about to give the biggest speech of your life. One thousand pairs of eyes are glaring at you—you’re nervous. In fact, your heart is racing, your palms are clammy, your breath is shallow, and your…...

SLP Corner: How To Teach Negatives

February 15, 2017

17 February 2017, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: SpeechBlog UK] Negatives are a really important thing to understand and always a high priority for me to target if a child is struggling with them. If you don’t know that there’s a difference between “push” and “don’t push” you can…...