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Feel Good Story of the Week: Marino Foundation Helping Those with Autism, Other Developmental Disabilities Find Jobs

July 25, 2013

26 Juy 2013, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

Thank you to our own recruiter, Lauren Marino for recommending this article! [Source: Miami Sun Sentinel] If finding a job is tough for any young adult in South Florida these days, imagine the challenge for those with autism and other developmental disabilities.…...

July 25, 2013

26 July 2013, App, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: GeekSLP.com] On the Episode #7 of GeekSLP TV recorded in 2010, I talked about my favorite computer game for promoting language skills: The Sims. Since then, EA Games has released the iPad version of the game called Sims Free Play. I…...

July 24, 2013

26 July 2013, Language, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] For the first time scientists have identified how a pathway in the brain which is unique to humans allows us to learn new words. The average adult’s vocabulary consists of about 30,000 words. This ability seems unique to humans…...

July 24, 2013

26 July 2013, Article, Newsletter, SPD, SPD

Thank you to Lindsey of Raising a Sensory Smart Child for recommending this article [Source: The Child Mind Institute] by Beth Arky Jodi and Matt were mystified. At 2, their son, Paul, was behaving in ways no parenting book had described: knocking…...

July 24, 2013

26 July 2013, Newsletter

Congrats to speech-language pathologist Robin P, on her new assignment in Oregon with PediaStaff. She has worked for us for several years (and joined us on our booth at ASHA a couple of times!) but this is a brand new opportunity for…...

July 23, 2013

26 July 2013, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

by Dana Moore, OTR/L There are so many ways to use popsicle sticks for craft projects. But did you also know that they can be great tools for building school-readiness skills? Check out these easy ways to use popsicle sticks to prepare…...

July 23, 2013

26 July 2013, Book Review, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: All Kinds of Minds] We love Gabrielle Principe’s book, “Your Brain on Childhood: The Unexpected Side Effects of Classrooms, Ballparks, Family Rooms, and the Minivan.” Not only is her storytelling engaging and creative, it is also peppered with so much research…...

SLP Corner: Adapted Books

July 23, 2013

26 July 2013, Adapative Books, Newsletter

by Peg Hutson-Nechkash, M.S., CCC-SLP Exposure to books and interacting with print are goals for many of our students with special needs. Adapted books provide hours of fun and meet treatment goals for students of all ages. Adapted books are adaptations made to…...

July 23, 2013

26 July 2013, ADHD, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] We know that breastfeeding has a positive impact on child development and health — including protection against illness. Now researchers from Tel Aviv University have shown that breastfeeding may also help protect against Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the most…...

July 22, 2013

26 July 2013, Autism, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Friendship Circle] According to the latest statistics, 1 in 88 children are on the autistic spectrum, including 1 in 54 boys. It’s a disorder that’s still not entirely understood, and even within the community of parents of children with autism and…...