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Pediatric Therapy Corner: Achieving Effective Joint Communication Through Social Stories

March 22, 2012

23 March 2012, Autism, Language, Newsletter, Social Stories

by: Kenth Hedevag Communication is an exchange of information between at least 2 people. Good communication with the people around us can bring many benefits. You can for example: Express what you want. Provide information about what you think, feel, or what’s…...

March 21, 2012

23 March 2012, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

Yesterday I posted a sweet story about Bert Holbrook, The Guinness Book of World Records’ Holder for the Oldest Living Man with Down Syndrome, who just passed away at the ‘medically defying age’ of 83. That story really made me smile. Today,…...

March 21, 2012

23 March 2012, Feeding, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com] A new study suggests that babies who are breast-fed or bottle-fed to a schedule do not perform academically as well at school as their demand-fed peers. The finding is based on the results of IQ tests and school-based SATs…...

March 21, 2012

23 March 2012, Bilingualism, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Science Codex.com] Readers whose mother tongue is Arabic have more challenges reading in Arabic than native Hebrew or English speakers have reading their native languages, because the two halves of the brain divide the labor differently when the brain processes Arabic…...

March 21, 2012

23 March 2012, Article, Book Review, Newsletter, OT

Book by: Barbara Smith, OTR/L Review by Rona Silverstein, OTR/L Have you ever wanted to seek out a mentor, one with many years of experience, and tap into her brain that is rich in ideas to assist you when working with your…...

March 20, 2012

23 March 2012, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: Usually, an obituary wouldn’t be cause for the ‘Feel Good Story’ of the week, but read about Mr. Bert Holbrook (and look at his picture!) you will smile and agree! [Source: Disability Scoop] A Minnesota man recognized by Guinness World…...

March 20, 2012

23 March 2012, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] A five year old girl named Lauren, who suffers with cerebral palsy (CP), has been participating with her parents in an ongoing study that measures the functional effects of baclofen pump (an implant that helps loosen and tone…...

Diagnosis of ADHD On the Rise

March 20, 2012

23 March 2012, ADHD, News

[Source: Science Daily] The number of American children leaving doctors’ offices with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis has risen 66 percent in 10 years, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Over this same timeframe, specialists, instead of primary care…...

March 19, 2012

23 March 2012, Article, Newsletter, SLP

by Kim Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP As early interventionists we know all about providing family-centered services. We know that having a child’s family involved and contributing to his treatment plan makes for better outcomes. We know that real changes in the environment, however…...

March 19, 2012

23 March 2012, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Editor’s Note: There will surely be controversy as to whether the results of this study extrapolate to humans, but it is certainly something to watch. Exposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affects the brain development of…...