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Concussions Early in Life Tied to Late Life Cognitive Decline

September 18, 2023

22 September 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A study of twins shows that having a concussion early in life is tied to having lower scores on tests of thinking and memory skills decades later as well as having more rapid decline in those scores than twins…...

September 18, 2023

22 September 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A University of Massachusetts Amherst resource economist finds mandated in-school Body Mass Index (BMI) assessments adopted in varying forms by 24 states to combat childhood obesity have the potential to improve the health of some students while introducing body-image…...

September 15, 2023

15 September 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] As a little kid with cerebral palsy, Vance Walker was told that he might not ever walk without some form of assistance. Now, the 18-year-old Pinellas Park resident is the best ninja warrior in the nation. Walker has won the…...

September 15, 2023

15 September 2023, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Healthline] Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, may be a risk factor for several other mental disorders, according to research recently published in BMJ Mental Health. According to the findings, mental health conditions associated with ADHD include: major depressive…...

September 14, 2023

15 September 2023, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Full-time Pediatric Physical Therapist needed for a clinic in Fayetteville, NC. If you are a Physical Therapist looking for a great culture and an employer that takes care of their employees…...

September 14, 2023

15 September 2023, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! PediaStaff is thrilled to announce full-time opportunities for Speech-Language Pathologists in the vibrant Metro Phoenix area. We invite you to be a part of our team that makes a real difference…...

September 14, 2023

15 September 2023, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Come explore Portland and Vancouver for a 3-month travel assignment working in the schools! We are searching for a WA-licensed and ESA-certified (or eligible for both) Occupational Therapist for a maternity…...

September 13, 2023

"Tip or Resource", CCC, Newsletter

Please enjoy our newest issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians…...

September 11, 2023

15 September 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Sleep is a critical part of a child’s overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study from the Youth Development Institute at University of Georgia, getting enough…...

September 11, 2023

15 September 2023, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Room News] Behavior needs can impact speech therapy in a lot of ways. I’ve written about it before here on the blog but I thought it was worth revising this month. Students can be resistant to working with us for…...