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Early Cleft Palate Surgery Found to Give Better Speech Results

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] According to a new international study, cleft palate surgery at the age of 6 months provides better conditions for speech and language development compared to surgery at 12 months. The results were published in the New England Journal of…...

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has uncovered new clues about how chemicals released by brain cells regulate our attention span. Findings from the study could pave the way for new therapies to treat…...

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Walking, often taken for granted, becomes a topic of great interest when observed in the context of disorders such as autism. While many aspects of autism have been extensively studied, the interrelation between autism and walking is still…...

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: HHS.gov] Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), announced more than $8 million through 18 awards to train primary care medical students, physician assistant students, and medical residents in providing culturally…...

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] One of the main tools that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act offers families unsatisfied with their child’s special education services is the ability to file a complaint with their state, but new evidence suggests the process is riddled…...

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, Job, Newsletter, OT

If you’ve dreamed of living in AK then here’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy the last frontier! A pediatric Occupational Therapist is invited to join a multidisciplinary team on a contract-hire basis at a pediatric outpatient clinic on the Kenai Peninsula. Position…...

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, Jobs, Newsletter, Special Education

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you passionate about shaping the futures of young learners in grades 4-6 with mild to moderate special needs? If so, this is your golden opportunity to make a lasting impact…...

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! We have a wonderful opportunity for you to move to Roseburg, OR, and take advantage of all it has to offer: outdoor recreation, stunning scenery, a warm and friendly community, wineries,…...

September 25, 2023

29 September 2023, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Snack Safely] Halloween is an especially difficult time for kids coping with food allergies as many are unable to participate due to the risk of reactions that could prove severe, even life-threatening. That’s where FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project comes in. Families are encouraged…...

Pumpkin Balloon Sensory Matching

September 25, 2023

29 September 2023, Fall Activity, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: I Can Teach My Child] Editor’s Note: Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! Try this great fall activity in your class or clinic! It’s Day 18 of our 31 Days of Pumpkin Activities series. This activity was a spin off our Heart Sensory Matching Activity…...