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Pediatric Therapy Corner: Montessori-Inspired Vegetable Activities

July 19, 2022

22 July 2022, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Living Montessori Now] My family always enjoyed finding fresh versions of our favorite vegetables, such as sweet corn, carrots, beets, and string beans. But we often liked to try a new vegetable or even pick up some fresh flowers to add to…...

Children Compensate For Lack of Concentration Through Creativity

July 18, 2022

22 July 2022, ADHD, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Children have a hard time with concentration tasks, but are often good at discovering hidden “tricks” to make the task easier. Spontaneous strategy changes help them to do this, according to a study on learning behavior in children by…...

Just Half of Parents Recognize Screen Time Impact on Children’s Eye Health

July 18, 2022

22 July 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] In some homes, summer may mean more screen time for kids. And among concerns that come with children spending more hours on digital devices, video games and televisions — and less time outdoors — harm to their eyes. But…...

Low Apgar Scores Tied to Infant Mortality Across Races

July 18, 2022

22 July 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Low Apgar scores are associated with infant mortality across racial groups, but there is variance across groups, according to a study published online July 12 in PLOS Medicine. Emma Gillette, M.P.H., from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai…...

Developmental Dyslexia Essential to Human Adaptive Success

July 18, 2022

22 July 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Cambridge researchers studying cognition, behavior and the brain have concluded that people with dyslexia are specialized to explore the unknown. This is likely to play a fundamental role in human adaptation to changing environments. They think this “explorative bias”…...

Study: Consumer Product-Related Traumatic Brain Injury in Children Has Increased Significantly Since 2000

July 18, 2022

22 July 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A major public health concern, traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children 0-4 and 15-19 years of age. With 308,000 average annual cases in the United States, such accidents have become frequent among…...

Link Between Air Pollution and Child Brain Development Strengthened

July 18, 2022

22 July 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Air pollution is not just a problem for lungs. Increasingly, research suggests air pollution can influence childhood behavioral problems and even IQ. A new study led by the University of Washington has added evidence showing that both prenatal and…...

Career Corner: Interview Like a Pro: Part 2B – Video Interview Tips

July 15, 2022

Career, Career Tip, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: This post is a newly written “Part 2B” of a four-part interview guide for pediatric and school based speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and others that work with children with special needs. This document covers interview tips particularly…...

Hot, New Job! School-Based SLP – Minneapolis, MN

July 15, 2022

15 July 2022, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! GREAT new position for School Year 2022-23! Are you interested in working in a school setting with a varied caseload? Seeking two licensed Speech-Language Pathologists to work full-time in the vicinity…...

Hot, New Job! Pediatric Physical Therapist Coordinator – Shorewood, IL

July 15, 2022

15 July 2022, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! A Physical Therapist Coordinator is needed to cover a school region in Illinois! If you are a licensed Physical Therapist who enjoys working with other therapists while also providing services, this…...