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Disney Channel Turns Attention To Autism

September 10, 2015

Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] The Disney Channel is putting an emphasis on autism with an upcoming episode of its Emmy-nominated comedy “Girl Meets World.” The cable network said a special episode airing Sept. 11 will explore the developmental disability. Disney Channel officials said…...

September 9, 2015

11 September 2015, Article, OT, SPD

Editor’s Note: Thank you to the Sensory Spectrum for featuring this article! by Angie Voss, OTR, Think about it…spinning is probably the one thing, that if done long enough with the neuro-typical brain, it WILL cause some type of systemic reaction. Not…...

September 9, 2015

11 September 2015, Career, Job, Newsletter, SLP

PediaStaff is actively recruiting for a several clinics throughout Arkansas that provide year round services to children in day care and pediatric settings. Several positions are available throughout the northeast and northwestern parts of the state. Specific locations include West Memphis, Fayetteville,…...

Book Review – NeuroTribes

September 9, 2015

11 September 2015, Autism, Book Review, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SLP

[Source: Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism] When Shannon Rosa contacted me and asked if I’d be interested in doing a guest review for Steve Silberman’s highly anticipated book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, I excitedly and nervously…...

September 9, 2015

11 September 2015, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] A pilot study published in Perceptual and Motor Skills examined whether regular classroom instruction, yoga or proprioceptive training improved working memory in individuals 18-59 years old. The experimental group participated in proprioceptive activities along with one other factor…...

September 8, 2015

11 September 2015, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Pre-K Pages] I still feel like I’m melting in the heat, but this fun Apple activity may tide me over until the crisp weather arrives in Texas. It’s sure to get kids moving and learning! I like to especially focus on…...

September 8, 2015

Autism, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical News Today] Recent genetic testing technologies could be useful in identifying genetic mutations linked to autism spectrum disorder, a study published in JAMA has found. The tests were more likely to identify mutations in a subgroup of children with certain…...

Using Humor to Help Toddlers Learn

September 8, 2015

Newsletter, School Psych

[Science Daily] We all know that laughter is the best medicine, but a team of French scientists has discovered that using humor also appears to help toddlers learn new tasks, reports a new study in the journal Cognition and Emotion. Building on…...

Fall Fun for Therapy on Pinterest!

September 8, 2015

11 September 2015, Fall, News, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Tip or Resource

This week’s Pinterest Pin of the Week isn’t a pin, rather it’s an entire pinboard of activities, crafts and ideas to do with your therapy kiddos during the autumn and harvest season. Looking for activities dealing with the themes of trees, leaves,…...

September 3, 2015

Editor’s Note: I love the PrAACtical ACC blog by Carol Zangari. Here is an excellent post she put up recently that compiles some of her best articles about working with Beginning Communicators. The following titles are included in this post. Click…...