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January 1, 2008

Hippotherapy, Rett Syndrome, Video

Sarah Turner has Rett Syndrome.. she cannot eat, walk, talk or use her hands in any way..She is tube fed, epileptic and suffers with a scoliosis (curved spine). She was a ‘normal baby until she was 2 years old when she went…...

January 1, 2008

Oral Sensitivities, OT, SPD

Sensory Processing Disorder.com has some excellent articles. If you can ignore all the ads, there is some excellent information here. Read Oral Sensitivities: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment...

Video: Hippotherapy Activities

January 1, 2008

Hippotherapy, Video

Activities in hippotherapy include a simple walk on a horse, utilizing the gait and movement of the hips. Learn about hippotherapy activities with expert tips from an occupational therapist in this free medical treatment video. Expert: Kim Desautels Contact: http://www.discovernac.org Bio: Kim Desautels…...

January 1, 2008

Book, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, SLP

[Source: Amazon.com] Little information is available to speech and language pathologists searching for practical ideas about treatment of childhood apraxia of speech. It can be difficult for therapists to determine how to structure treatment sessions, provide reinforcement, use multisensory cues targeted to…...

January 1, 2008

Down Syndrome, Oral Motor, SLP

All material Copyright © May 2009 The Down Syndrome Centre Reprinted with the express permission of the Down Syndrome Centre as originally published on their website. By: Marinet vanVuren Marinet vanVuren is a South African born Speech and Language Therapist. For the past seven…...

January 1, 2008

Book, Selective Mutism

Often described as “social phobia’s cousin” and misdiagnosed as autism, selective mutism is a debilitating fear of speaking in some situations experienced by some children. The disorder usually presents in children before the age of five, but it may not be recognized…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Oral Motor, SLP

This handout was distributed by Dr. Gregory Lof at the 2009 ASHA convention. We reprint it here with his explicit permission. Read the Entire article HERE...

January 1, 2008

Article, OT, Problem Solving, School Psych, SLP, Social Skills

All material Copyright © 2007 Reprinted with the express permission of the primary author, Kristen Eastman, Psy.D. and the Selective Mutism Group ~ Childhood Anxiety Network as originally published on their website By: Kristen Eastman, Psy.D. Note: While this article is primarily directed to parents, we…...

January 1, 2008

Article, SLP

Binger, C. (2001, November 20). The ASHA Leader. Brandon, a young child with severe multiple disabilities, has recently been referred for speech and language services. During the speech-language pathologist’s first visit, Brandon’s mother shares some of her frustrations. “He’s already been through…...

January 1, 2008

Article, OT, Selective Mutism, SLP

by: The Selective Mutism Research and Treatment Team As a group, the Selective Mutism Treatment and Research Team has had experience with children with selective mutism and social anxiety that goes back nearly 20 years. The NYU Child Study Center, since its inception…...