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February 1, 2011

4 February 2011, Newsletter, Overuse Injuries, PT

[Source: PhysOrg.com] Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined running-related injuries among children and adolescents 6 to 18 years old and found that an estimated 225,344 cases were treated in U.S.…...

Rett Syndrome on 'The View'

February 1, 2011

4 February 2011, Newsletter, Rett Syndrome, Video

For those of you who missed it – here is the segment on Rett Syndrome that aired on ‘The View’ this past week. It is about 9 minutes long. Please watch and share the Rett Story with others! Learn More About Rett…...

January 27, 2011

28 January 2011, News of the Week, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: PhysOrg.com] University of Pittsburgh researchers have recorded neuron activity in adolescent rat brains that could reveal the biological root of the teenage propensity to consider rewards over consequences and explain why adolescents are more vulnerable to drug addiction, behavioral disorders, and…...

January 27, 2011

28 January 2011, News, Newsletter, Orthopedics, Overuse Injuries, PT

[Source: Science Daily.com] New technology has made it possible for surgeons to reconstruct ACL tears in young athletes without disturbing the growth plate. John Xerogeanes, MD, chief of the Emory Sports Medicine Center, and colleagues in the laboratory of Allen R. Tannenbaum,…...

January 27, 2011

28 January 2011, Newsletter, Stuttering, Tip or Resource

As I have mentioned in the past, Judith Kuster hosted a session at the most recent ASHA convention called “Internet Gold.” Here is another one of her great resources! Disfluencies/Stuttering Questions for the Parents – from Spanish Phrasing for SLPs is a…...

Movement Math – Activity of the Week

January 27, 2011

28 January 2011, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

Thanks to Your Therapy Source with this week’s Activity of the Week. I particularly like this one because it’s one you can share with your colleagues in the math to spread the word about how important it is to get kids moving!…...

January 26, 2011

28 January 2011, Article, Newsletter, Preemies

By: Deb Discenza, www.PreemieWorld.com Between Early Intervention, ChildFind and Special Education services, preemie parents get to know the therapeutic community well. With so much effort going into helping their child thrive, parents would like you to know the inside scoop on what…...

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the News

January 26, 2011

28 January 2011, Muscular Dystrophy, News, Newsletter

[Source: The Houston Chronicle] You have a little boy, and he has only recently celebrated his second birthday. You’re aware he has a mild speech impediment, and when he plays with others, he seems slightly unsteady on his feet. But he’s a…...

January 26, 2011

28 January 2011, Article, Newsletter, Visual Perception

By: Lynn Fishman Hellerstein, OD and Beth Fishman, OTR/L Abstract: Many occupational therapists have close professional ties to optometrists because of their common philosophy and exposure to similar patient population. The greatest advantage of collaboration between the occupational therapist and optometrist is…...

January 25, 2011

28 January 2011, News, Newsletter, Stuttering

More great news for ‘The King’s Speech’ means more publicity for our profession! The King’s Speech has earned 12 Oscar nominations including nods for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, Best Screenplay and several others! See…...