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Success Reported in Treating Autism Spectrum Disorder in Mice

July 9, 2012

13 June 2012, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Using a mouse model of autism, researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have successfully treated an autism spectrum disorder characterized by severe cognitive impairment. The research team, led by Joe Clark, PhD,…...

July 9, 2012

13 July 2012, ADHD, Newsletter

[Source: Psychology Today] Findings from the first study directly examining gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) concentrations in the brains of children with ADHD were published last week in the Archives of General Psychiatry. In this new article researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical…...

July 5, 2012

July 6 2012, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT

Friend of PediaStaff and Guest Columnist, Anne Zachry of Pediatric Occupational Therapy Tips is working on a research project and is trying to get as many pediatric OT’s and PT’s as possible to complete a quick 2-minute survey on Survey Monkey. Please…...

July 5, 2012

6 July 2012, Language, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] The throat and facial movements that twist the air pushing through your vocal cords into words could be rooted in the well-meaning expressions primates exchange with each other, according to two recent studies based at Princeton University. The researchers…...

July 5, 2012

6 July 2012, Newsletter, OT, Visual Perception

[Source: Science Daily] Human brains process large and small numbers of objects using two different mechanisms, but infants have not yet developed the ability to make those two processes work together, according to new research from the University of Missouri. “This research…...

July 3, 2012

6 July 2012, Article, Newsletter, SLP

This is a great blog post/article to share with the parents/guardians of your kiddos! Thanks to Speech Buddies for sharing it with us! When you’re new to the world of speech therapy, learning the new terminology can be overwhelming. Always ask your…...

July 3, 2012

6 July 2012, Article, Newsletter, Professional Development

By Melissa Green Article reprinted with permission of the EntireWorld of R as it appeared on their blog Between work, social engagements, family and friends, the forever long ‘to do’ list, trying to fit in a good workout, and other obligations, most…...

July 3, 2012

6 July 2012, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

This is a great idea that came in through my Google Alerts. Nice blog too! I had never seen this one before. [Image Credit: Learning 4 Kids] [Source: Learning 4 Kids] – Keep the kids entertained with Pompom Hockey. It is a…...

July 2, 2012

6 July 2012, Neurobiology, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com/Image Credit: University of Georgia] University of Georgia researchers have developed a map of the human brain that shows great promise as a new guide to the inner workings of the body’s most complex and critical organ. With this map,…...

July 2, 2012

[Source: Therapy Fun Zone] Thanks to Tonya at Therapy Fun Zone for this great activity that promotes fine motor, motor planning, and bimanual skills! This was kind of a spontaneous activity. I had pool noodles, and I had pipe cleaners that I…...