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January 1, 2008

Anxiety, Article, Stress

By: Lori Lite Children are vulnerable to stress. Make sure that their emotional backpack is filled with tools for stress management and relaxation. Kids can be active participants in creating their own healthy, calm lives. Be aware that change, be it positive or negative,…...

January 1, 2008

Book, Early Intervention

Thank You Barbara Sher for providing us an excerpt from her book “Early Intervention Games.” Enjoy this PDF selection complete with illustrations: Read an Excerpt of Early Intervention Games HERE! Read a Book Review on this Title HERE...

January 1, 2008

Progeria, Rare Diseases and Disorders, Video

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January 1, 2008

Fine Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Tip or Resource, Video

Here is a new way to use a sensory toy. This is a spiky ball that can go on a child’s head so there is a hole in it. Stuff the inside with a cloth napkin or dish towel. Mark one counting…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Down Syndrome, SLP

By: Michèle Pettinato and Jo Verhoeven This article can be found on Down Syndrome Online. Down Syndrome Online offers comprehensive information about Down syndrome, including articles, books and scientific papers. This article reviews the importance of word stress for typical language acquisition and presents…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Feeding Disorders, SLP, Swallowing Disorders

[Source] ASHA Contains Sections on: What are feeding and swallowing disorders? What are some signs or symptoms of feeding and swallowing disorders in children? How are feeding and swallowing disorders diagnosed? What treatments are available for children with feeding and swallowing disorders? What…...

January 1, 2008

Book, Early Intervention, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Social Skills

Review Written for PediaStaff by Barbara H. Boucher, OT, PhD, PT. Read an excerpt of this book HERE Other reviews of this book are available on Amazon.com I really like pool play for children and this book offers 28 games to be played…...

January 1, 2008

Article, SLP

Boswell, S. (2005, March 22). The ASHA Leader. Changes in IDEA ’04 have prompted local education agencies (LEAs) across the nation to consider new models that may reduce the number of students who need special education services or provide an alternate method…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Down Syndrome, OT, PT, SLP

All material Copyright © 2009 National Down Syndrome Society Reprinted with the express permission of the National Down Syndrome Society as originally published on their website. By: The National Down Syndrome Society Featured Organization: National Down Syndrome Society We thank the National Down Syndrome Society for…...

January 1, 2008

Article, OT, SPD

By: Eileen Parker Cozy Calm NB: This article was originally written for parents. OTs who are helping parents adjust their child’s sensory environment may find this article useful to share with parents. You can help your child with sensory processing disorder lower their stress…...