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Why All Languages Have Words for ‘This’ and ‘That’

November 1, 2023

3 November 2023, Bilingualism, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers studied more than 1,000 speakers of 29 different languages to see how they use demonstratives — words that show where something is in relation to a person talking such as ‘this cat’ or ‘that dog’. It was previously…...

November 1, 2023

3 November 2023, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] Youngest children in their class with ADHD are just as likely to keep the diagnosis when enter adulthood as older pupils in their year group. In the past, scientists have questioned the validity of ADHD in younger pupils, arguing…...

November 1, 2023

3 November 2023, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] People who have experienced traumatic events in childhood such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction may be more likely to experience headache disorders as adults, according to a meta-analysis published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®,…...

October 31, 2023

3 November 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] With November nearly here, it’s time to start thinking about November gross motor and fine motor activities planning! In true Pink Oatmeal fashion, the November motor planning ideas are all about themes. The themes for the month include Thanksgiving,…...

October 31, 2023

3 November 2023, AAC, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Room News] This fall, I started created some Core Adapted Books for my AAC users. It inspired me to build an AAC Book Lending Library for my school. I have always used books to target core vocabulary but this fall…...

Bear Says Thanks Sensory Bin

October 31, 2023

3 November 2023, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Source: Little Bins for Little Hands] Create a Bear Says Thanks Sensory Bin for the Thanksgiving season! I wanted to explore the meaning of thankful, being thankful, and showing gratitude. A simple and fun way to help him learn about gratitude, thankfulness…...

App of the Week: Make a Virtual Turkey

October 31, 2023

3 November 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Thanks to our friend Sean at SpeechTechie for this fun Thanksgiving activity! The Make a Stuffed Turkey game at Primary Games is a fun way to work on sequencing and helping kids understand all that goes into a Turkey Dinner. The click-and-drag…...

November Read Alouds for Speech Therapy

October 31, 2023

3 November 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Crazy Speech World] Another month, another huge selection of great books to read in therapy sessions. This month will be shorter due to days off for holidays, which makes it’s hard to pick which ones to read! Here are some that…...

October 31, 2023

3 November 2023, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Child Mind Institute] Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder that usually starts in adolescence. It is characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by purging to avoid weight gain. Unlike anorexia, kids with bulimia often maintain a healthy weight,…...

October 31, 2023

3 November 2023, Newsletter

[Source: Crazy Speech World] November is a great month to dive into all things gratitude and food! I also really like doing scarecrows during this month! I hope you find some great ideas for planning your therapy sessions below… what are your…...