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Parents Cry Foul Over Special Education Transfers

July 12, 2011

15 July 2011, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: The Disability Scoop] A group of parents is accusing the Philadelphia schools of illegally shuffling kids with disabilities from one school to another. Now, they’re taking their case to federal court. Under a Philadelphia School District policy, all students with autism…...

July 12, 2011

15 July 2011, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com] In a study published June 9th in the Clinical Neuropsychologist, researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute found differences in the brain development of preschool children with symptoms of Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Results showed the region of the brain important…...

Simulated Envelopes to Label

July 11, 2011

15 July 2011, Down Syndrome, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

Here is an excellent activity for daily living / vocational training. Thanks to Barbara Smith of the Recycling Occupational Therapist for this clever idea. Its easy to make simulated envelopes using cardboard or plastic. I prefer using cardboard with its natural color…...

July 11, 2011

15 July 2011, Language, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: Here’s a great document to share with the parents/guardians of your kiddos, from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders NIDCD Fact Sheet Speech and Language NIDCD Fact Sheet Speech and Language...

July 11, 2011

15 July 2011, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter

[Source: The Daily Mail] A little girl who doctors said would never walk has defied medics by taking up dancing lessons. All her young life, six-year-old Sophie Nugent has wanted nothing more than to dance like her idols JLS and Rihanna. But…...

July 8, 2011

8 July 2011, Article, Language, Newsletter, SLP

By: Kelly Ring-Whiklo, M.Sc., S-LP ( C ) Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it originally appeared on her blog. Whether you are planning a trip this summer or staying close to home, are lots of ways to use…...

Guest Blog: SLPs Are Full of Awesome

July 8, 2011

8 July 2011, Article, Newsletter

By: Tanya Coyle, CCC-SLP Copyright 2011. Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it appeared on her blog The Lexical Linguist awesome [aw-suhm] /’?s?m/ –adjective inspiring awe: an awesome sight. showing or characterized by awe. Slang . very impressive: That…...

July 7, 2011

8 July 2011, Handwriting, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Special Thanks to our friends at SensoryFlow.com for permission to reprint this excellent video! Please support our contributors and visit SensoryFlow.com Pediatric Occupational Therapist, John Murray, demonstrates how to incorporate gross motor involvement in preparing to write. It takes not only the…...

Bilingualism in the New York Times

July 7, 2011

8 July 2011, Bilingualism, News, Newsletter

[Source: The New York Times] By Claudia Dreifus A cognitive neuroscientist, Ellen Bialystok has spent almost 40 years learning about how bilingualism sharpens the mind. Her good news: Among other benefits, the regular use of two languages appears to delay the onset…...

July 6, 2011

8 July 2011, Article, Newsletter, SPD

[Source: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital] Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the occupational therapist collaborate with the caregivers regarding the child’s daily routine prior to creating an individualized sensory diet (see handout: Schedule of My Child’s Day) (Local Consensus [5]). It is recommended that,…...