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OT Corner: Easy Ideas for Motoric Hand Separation

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: The OT Toolbox] There are many times throughout the day that hand separation in fine motor dexterity is used to stabilize and manipulate objects. But what do we mean by this phrase, “hand separation” and exactly What is Motoric Separation of…...

Kid Thanksgiving Balance Challenge

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] We’re always on the search for fun new kids Thanksgiving activities. We have a ton of crafty fine motor options in our archives (you can find them all here!) but this year we wanted to think outside the…...

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] An unprecedented study of brain plasticity and visual perception found that people who, as children, had undergone surgery removing half of their brain correctly recognized differences between pairs of words or faces more than 80% of the time. Considering…...

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, News, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Every child is unique and has their own strengths. As teachers, therapists, and parents, it’s important to know about a child’s strengths so that you can help children to grow and thrive. Sometimes, all it takes is a…...

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] Citing concerns from stakeholders, federal education officials are telling schools to do more to help students with disabilities who move from one district to another. Guidance issued this month from the U.S. Department of Education spells out steps schools…...

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, Autism, News

[Source: Medical X-Press] New study results from an international research team led by USC scientists have identified a signature pattern of white matter connectivity exclusive to the brains of autistic people distinct from that in the brains of people with developmental coordination…...

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] Watching violent TV during the preschool years can lead to later risks of psychological and academic impairment, the summer before middle school starts, according to a new study led by Linda Pagani, a professor at Université de Montréal’s School…...

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, News, Newsletter, Physical Therapy

[Source: Science Daily] It doesn’t take long for gaps to appear between children who participate in extracurricular activities and kids who don’t, a new study found. White kindergarten children were 2.6 times more likely than children of other races/ethnicities to participate in…...

November 14, 2022

18 November 2022, News, Newsletter, Social Work

[Source: Science Daily] Growing up in a socioeconomically disadvantaged household may have lasting effects on children’s brain development, a large new study suggests. Compared with children from more-advantaged homes and neighborhoods, children from families with fewer resources have different patterns of connections…...

November 10, 2022

11 November 2022, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Ready to start a rewarding new position? We have a brand new opportunity for a pediatric PT to serve a 100% home health population in desirable Austin, TX. Caseload can be…...