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Guest Blog/Activity: Playdough Filled Balloons for Storytelling / Language

August 3, 2011

5 August 2011, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Copyright 2011. Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it article appeared on her blog PlayCreateExplore The idea to fill balloons with playdough came from Pinterest, which directed me to the original source, Somewhat Simple. She calls hers “wacky sacks”…...

August 3, 2011

5 August 2011, Dyslexia, News, Newsletter

Thank you Loren Shlaes, PediatricOT for catching this one that slipped by us. [Source: New York Times] Many people consider dyslexia simply a reading problem in which children mix up letters and misconstrue written words. But increasingly scientists have come to believe…...

August 3, 2011

5 August 2011, News, Numeracy

[Source: Science Daily] Most people know how to count, but the way we master this ability remains something of a puzzle. Numerals were invented only around four to five thousand years ago, meaning it is unlikely that enough time has elapsed for…...

Fine Motor Activity: Playdough Chain

August 3, 2011

5 August 2011, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Here is a cute, simply activity with Playdoh that works fine motor skills. The author seems to have a good many other interesting videos as well on her ChildCareLand YouTube Channel...

August 2, 2011

5 August 2011, Article, Down Syndrome, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP

Reprinted with the express permission of the National Down Syndrome Society as originally published on their website. By: The National Down Syndrome Society Below is the proper use of language for ‘Down syndrome’: Down vs. Down’s: NDSS use’s the preferred spelling, Down…...

August 2, 2011

5 August 2011, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical XPress.com] A University of Colorado School of Medicine scientist is finishing a major clinical trial on a drug that could boost cognitive function in those with Down syndrome, significantly improving their quality of life and representing a potential milestone in…...

August 2, 2011

5 August 2011, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Autism is a mysterious developmental disease because it often leaves complex abilities intact while impairing seemingly elementary ones. For example, it is well documented that autistic children often have difficulty correctly using pronouns, sometimes referring to themselves as “you”…...

August 1, 2011

Here is a great website that we found through Pinterest. WorksheetWorks.com is a beta-preview site that can generate a very wide range of worksheets for teachers. Some of the sections that are most applicable to pediatric and school based therapists include worksheet…...

August 1, 2011

5 August 2011, Language, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Therapy Resource of the Week: Video on Direct/Indirect Language By: Sean J. Sweeney Copyright 2011. Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it appeared on his blog RSA Animate is a wonderfully creative resource that provides sketch visualizations of interesting…...

August 1, 2011

5 August 2011, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Bloomberg.com] Stimulating brain cells with light can generate autism-like symptoms, Stanford University researchers reported in a mouse study that may provide clues on what causes the disease in people. The scientists implanted light-sensitive proteins into parts of the brain linked to…...