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Infants' Gut Bacteria Linked to Food Sensitization

March 5, 2015

6 March 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] A recent study reveals new clues on how changes to the mix of bacteria in the gut of young babies may offer a way to predict the future development of food allergy or asthma. Researchers suggest patterns of…...

March 5, 2015

6 March 2015, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHAsphere] by Ana Paula Mumy I was a speech language pathologist for seven years before I became a mother. I love our field and the chances I get to bring positive change to the lives of children and their families. As…...

March 4, 2015

6 March 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] Attendance at schools exposed to high levels of traffic-related air pollution is linked to slower cognitive development among 7-10-year-old children in Barcelona, according to a study published by Jordi Sunyer and colleagues from the Centre for Research in Environmental…...

March 4, 2015

Article, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

by Margaret Rice, Your Therapy Source What are rubrics? Rubrics are an excellent tool for school based therapists to utilize throughout the school year for ongoing assessment of a student’s skills. A rubric is a scoring guide to judge performance on a…...

March 4, 2015

6 March 2015, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

by Katherine J. Collmer, M.Ed., OTR/L One summer, I came across a remarkable fourth-grade student who desperately wanted to increase her speed with cursive. We’ll call her Mary. When I assessed her handwriting skills, I discovered that her letter formations were superb,…...

March 3, 2015

6 March 2015, ADL, Autism, Newsletter, OT

[Source: The Observer] A study found that mothers of kids with autism have stress levels comparable to those of combat soldiers. The mental strain stems from both the constant feeling that “anything can happen” and the frustrations associated with the seemingly simple day-to-day activities that…...

New Genetic Syndrome Found

March 3, 2015

6 March 2015, News

[Source: Science Daily] Analyzing a puzzling multi-system disorder in three children, genetic experts have identified a new syndrome, shedding light on key biological processes during human development. The research also provides important information to help caregivers manage the disorder, and may offer…...

March 2, 2015

6 March 2015, Career, Job, Newsletter, Special Ed

Congratulations Eden, M., on your new Special Education position in North West Oregon. Eden will work with a caseload of about 20 students in a Life Skills Resource Room. In addition to managing the caseload, she will coordinate evaluations with a school…...

March 2, 2015

6 March 2015, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Special Ed, Tip or Resource

[Source; No Time for Flash Cards] This Duplo rhyming game is fantastic because you can make a bunch or just a few and it gives you another way to use these awesome blocks even if your kids insist they are too bog for…...

March 2, 2015

OT, School Psych, SLP

[Source: Medical News Today] Although essential marine omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D have been shown to improve cognitive function and behavior in the context of certain brain disorders, the underlying mechanism has been unclear. In a new paper published in FASEB Journal by Rhonda Patrick, PhD and…...