[Source: Disability Scoop] A federal lawmaker says he wants to level the playing field for parents involved in special education disputes with their child’s school district. U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, is proposing new legislation that would ensure parents who successfully challenge…...
[Source: Disability Scoop] Months after federal officials ordered them to do so, states are starting to include coverage of treatments like applied behavior analysis for kids with autism within their Medicaid programs. California is believed to be the first state to roll…...
[Source: Medical News Today] Though eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are typically associated with teenagers and young adults, researchers caution parents that children between 8 and 12 years old who are difficult eaters could have lurking psychological issues. The team…...
We found this pin this week and thought that it went nicely with the article we are featuring this week on ABA in the Schools. It breaks ABA down into easy-to-understand language for those who are interested or are just starting out.…...
[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a super easy set up but challenging activity to encourage motor planning skills, coordination and body awareness. Cut up pool noodles lengthwise and lay them on the floor in different directions. Ask the child to jump…...
Congratulations to Michelle R., on her new school based OT position in Greater Chicagoland! She will be working full time, in a north suburb of Chicago. The position covers 3 schools that include early childhood through 4th grade students. She…...
Editor’s Note: Every once in a while, you go to write an article of your own and find one already written that details exactly what you were seeking to convey. Please enjoy the answers to the following interview questions from The Balance Careers…...
by Annie Doyle, CCC-SLP I remember attending a conference at Stockton State College in NJ, back in the late 1980s or early 1990s presented by Dr. Wayne Secord. I couldn’t tell you the topic, however, I do recall Dr. Secord saying something…...
Kristen Jensen, MS, BCBA At the onset of my career, I taught at a non-public school, specializing in educating individuals on the autism spectrum. As a teacher with a Masters of Science in Special Education, I was using ABA, without even knowing…...
[Source: Medical Express] Children’s future writing difficulties can be identified before they even learn how to begin writing, according to a new study by Professor Phaedra Royle and Postdoctoral fellow Alexandra Marquis of the University of Montreal’s School of Speech Language Pathology…...
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