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Autism Corner: Using Improv To Help Kids With Autism Show And Read Emotion

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Article, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: NPR.org] It can be difficult to socialize and make friends for many children with autism. Often that’s because reading body language and others’ emotions doesn’t always come easily. Many of us seem to learn these social skills naturally, but maybe there’s…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Dr. Seuss’s birthday is just around the corner on March 2nd! Do You Love celebrating it with your students and clients? If so, you will love our Pinterest Pinboard of free activities, ideas and treats all with a Dr. Seuss theme!…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Article, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: Next week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. As therapy and clinical professionals, we are in a unique position to know our students and clients. According to the National Institutes of Health 2.7 percent of children aged 13- 18…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Natalie Snyders Speech-Language Pathologist] One question I am asked a lot is, “What are your favorite games and activities to use with middle school students in speech-language therapy?” Today, I would like to share with you my top 13 favorites. One thing…...

Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Butterfly

February 14, 2023

"Tip or Resource", 17 February 2023, Newsletter, Summer

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a freebie from the latest download – Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Bugs and Butterflies. It is perfect for Spring or Summer which is right around the corner. This activity encourages: scissor practice, fine motor skills,…...

Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Butterfly

February 14, 2023

"Tip or Resource", 17 February 2023, Newsletter, Summer

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a freebie from the latest download – Cut, Sequence, Paste and Draw Bugs and Butterflies. It is perfect for Spring or Summer which is right around the corner. This activity encourages: scissor practice, fine motor skills,…...

Game Review: IQ Steps

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Game Review, Newsletter

[The Playful Otter] Work on visual discrimination, visual closure, figure ground, visual form constancy, spatial relations, executive functions, manual dexterity, in-hand manipulation, frustration tolerance, process skills, play and leisure exploration and participation In the box: Plastic playing board/carrying case, puzzle booklet with 120…...

Game Review: IQ Steps

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Game Review, Newsletter

[The Playful Otter] Work on visual discrimination, visual closure, figure ground, visual form constancy, spatial relations, executive functions, manual dexterity, in-hand manipulation, frustration tolerance, process skills, play and leisure exploration and participation In the box: Plastic playing board/carrying case, puzzle booklet with 120…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Crazy Speech World] Every new class of preschool students brings new vocabulary that we need to teach, and this year I have had a lot of kids who are working on identifying and labeling body parts. I have been trying to find…...

Sensory Corner: Sensory Smart Self-Care

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Newsletter, OT, Sensory Processing

[Source: Sensory Smarts.com] by Lindsey Biel, MA, OTR/L When it comes to self-care tasks, as with everything sensory, you’ll need to analyze the underlying sensory challenges, determine what can and needs to be changed, and increase the ability to handle a wide…...