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January 7, 2011

7 January 2011, Article, Newsletter, OT, Parental Involvement

By: Loren Shlaes, OTR/L Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique Photo Credit: Keith Lewis I used to work with a little boy who was a total delight when we were alone in the clinic but had a great deal of difficulty comporting…...

January 6, 2011

7 January 2011, Article, Cerebral Palsy, Newsletter, OT, PT

by: J. Ruck, G. Chabot, F. Rauch In this 6-month trial, twenty children with cerebral palsy (age 6.2 to 12.3 years; 6 girls) were randomized to either continue their school physiotherapy program unchanged or to receive 9 minutes of side-alternating whole-body vibration…...

January 6, 2011

7 January 2011, Article, Book, Newsletter, SPD

By: Sunity Murty, M.S., OTR/L Order this Book from Amazon.com Editor’s Note: Back in November, 2010 PediaStaff reprinted a link to a Washington Post review of this book. Recently, PediaStaff was offered our own review copy by the author and now present…...

January 5, 2011

7 January 2011, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com] Brain scans of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have shown for the first time why people affected by the condition sometimes have such difficulty in concentrating. The study, funded by the Wellcome Trust, may explain why parents often say…...

January 4, 2011

7 January 2011, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: NPR] For decades, parents of children with autism have been searching for a drug or diet to treat the disorder. Their latest hope is the hormone oxytocin. It’s often called the trust hormone or the cuddle hormone. And just to be…...

January 3, 2011

7 January 2011, Multiple Sclerosis, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society] While schools are familiar with various pediatric illnesses and disabilities, pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) presents some particular challenges due to the fluctuating nature of the disease, the changing needs of the child, and the disease’s relative…...

January 3, 2011

7 January 2011, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Special thanks to our friends at Your Therapy Source for our OT activity of the Week. What a great way to use all your holiday cards!...

January 1, 2011

Article, Autism, SLP

January 10, 2010 The ASHA Leader. This feature article highlights case studies by three SLPs who treat children with ASD. Also note the sidebar on ASHA’s policy documents on SLPs’ roles and responsibilities related to individuals with ASD. See the full Article…...

January 1, 2011

Book, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, SLP

This comprehensive resource guide was created in response to the requests from practicing speech-language pathologists and parents of children with apraxia of speech for information on the nature of this complicated disorder and advice on assessment and treatment methods. Fundamental aspects of…...

January 1, 2011

Anxiety, Book, Mood Disorders, OT, School Psych

Editor’s Note: While this is not a new book (2007 publication date) it is definitely a volume worth reading! Addressing the challenges of living with a child whose moods are extreme and unpredictable, this book transcends traditional tendencies and diagnoses by…...