Monthly Archive
[Source:  The OT Toolbox] This week’s occupational therapy theme is all about the butterfly activities. And, these butterfly exercises help with coordination, motor panning, coordination, and add heavy work input. You’ll love the butterfly yoga activities that are fun, motivating, and engaging! Add these…...
[Source:  Crafty Morning] Start by cutting up an egg carton so you have 6 cups connected (this is the dragonfly’s body). Have the kids paint it whatever colors they want. We used a light blue, darker blue, and purple.  Cut out some…...
[Source:  Your Kids OT] Paper planes appeal to kids (and adults) of all ages.  It may be something you did as a child with a grownup helping you to perfect a great flyer. You may not have stopped to think that paper…...
[Source:  ASHA Leader Blog] Back to school season fills children with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. They probably feel excitement to reunite with friends, participate in clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities, and continue learning (even if they refuse to admit…...
All material Copyright © The Down Syndrome Centre Reprinted with the express permission of the Down Syndrome Centre as originally published on their website. By: Marinet vanVuren Marinet vanVuren is a South African born Speech and Language Therapist. For the past seven years…...
August 1, 2023
[Source: Medical X-Press; Image Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain] In the midst of an unprecedented mental health crisis plaguing our nation’s youth, a study led by Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., assistant professor in Yale Child Study Center, and Michael Strambler, associate professor of psychiatry,…...
July 31, 2023
[Source: Medical X-Press; Image Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain] Neurons produce rhythmic patterns of electrical activity in the brain. One of the unsettled questions in the field of neuroscience is what primarily drives these rhythmic signals, called oscillations. University of Arizona researchers have…...
July 31, 2023
[Source:  Medical X-Press] The July 2023 National Autism Indicators Report examines changes in access and disruptions to health care services for autistic children and adults during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Policy Impact Project at A.J. Drexel Autism Institute The…...
July 28, 2023
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!!  Full Time Opportunity to join a school-based team of therapists. You’ll cover one building in the vicinity of Carol Stream, IL *Position is 5 days per week for the school year…...
July 28, 2023
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!!  Are you a Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a chance to help build a speech program in an active, growing practice? Anderson is a vibrant community with a low cost of living…...