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August 22, 2023

25 August 2023, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Kendall Patrick SLP] I love planning new back to school speech therapy ideas! One of my favorite times of year is the beginning of a new school year. Anyone else?? I love shopping for new school supplies, redecorating, and organizing, and…...

Back to School Speech Therapy Ideas

August 22, 2023

News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Room News] \Are you looking for some back to school theme therapy ideas for speech therapy? Do you use themes in speech therapy when you are planning? I love to use themes when planning for speech therapy sessions for many…...

August 21, 2023

25 August 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents’ list of concerns: the role of social media and the internet in kids’ lives. Over half of parents also rate mental health issues as leading…...

August 21, 2023

25 August 2023, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Healthline] Various brain functions are thought to contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — yet, despite ongoing studies, scientists have not been able to pinpoint its specific roots. However, new researchTrusted Source published this month led by Yale University and Mayo…...

August 21, 2023

25 August 2023, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] As the school year gets underway, the vast majority of states are reporting a shortage of special education staff, prompting districts to skimp on services and reassign students with disabilities. Data from the U.S. Department of Education indicates that…...

August 21, 2023

25 August 2023, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] America’s emergency rooms are being flooded by children suffering from psychiatric emergencies like anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts or attempts, a new joint report from three leading medical associations warns. This surge in pediatric mental health emergencies has overwhelmed…...

August 21, 2023

18 August 2023, Job, Newsletter, Special Education

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Do you enjoy teaching early childhood between the ages of 3-5 years old? If so, we’re hiring for a great Pre-K Early Childhood Special Education Teaching opportunity in the area of…...

August 21, 2023

25 August 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A new digital headset designed to measure alterations in brain function could change decisions about how quickly an athlete is ready to return to play after a concussion. In an evaluation of the device, UC San Francisco researchers found…...

August 21, 2023

24 August 2023, Newsletter, School Nurse, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] Early social and environmental exposures can have large and lasting effects on child development and adult health. One of the systems in the human body that is vulnerable to external influence is the gut microbiome: the community of bacteria…...

August 18, 2023

18 August 2023, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Short term opportunity for an Occupational Therapist interested in covering a maternity leave in the fall. *Mid-August through December *2-2.5 days per week, 16-20 hours *Caseload is 21 students, grades 6-9…...