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My Child Has Selective Mutism, What Do I Do Now?

January 1, 2008

Article, OT, School Psych, Selective Mutism, SLP

Reprinted with the express permission of Selective Mutism Group (SMG) as originally published on their website. By: Written by Christine Stanley and Teresa Cardulla PLEASE NOTE: This article was written for parents rather than therapists. We include it here so that therapists might share it with the…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Multiple Sclerosis, PT

by: The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Though multiple sclerosis can be a challenging health condition both physically and psychologically, research has shown that a person’s level of physical fitness, psychological disposition and general quality of life can improve with regular…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Rett Syndrome, SLP

Linda J. Burkhart Girls with Rett Syndrome’s most profound disability is Apraxia or Dyspraxia. See the full Article HERE...

January 1, 2008

Fine Motor Skills, Motor Planning, Video

Learn how to make a pipe cleaner toy to help child with Motor Planning, and Fine Motor and Bilateral Coordination Activiy. From YourTherapySource...

Book: Vowel Disorders (Hardcover)

January 1, 2008

Book, SLP, Vowel Disorders

Review “…a welcome addition to the literature on clinical phonetics and phonology.” — from the Foreword by Raymond D. Kent, PhD, Professor of Communicative Disorders, University of Wisconsin, Madison Product Description Offers specific therapeutic techniques for treating clients Contributors are world-renowned experts…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Auditory Processing, Early Intervention, SLP

Werner, L. (2007, March 27). The ASHA Leader. Auditory development is a prolonged process, despite the precocious development of the inner ear. Audiologists know that infants don’t respond to sound at the low intensities to which adults will respond. What hearing scientists…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Down Syndrome, Mosaic Down Syndrome

by: Sue Buckley and Gillian Bird This article can be found on Down Syndrome Online. Down Syndrome Online offers comprehensive information about Down syndrome, including articles, books and scientific papers. Read the full text of “What do we Know About the Needs of Children…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Oral Motor, SLP

By: Gregory L. Lof, PhD, CCC-SLP The vast majority of the legitimate research shows no changes in speech sound productions because of non-speech oral motor exercises. However, many clinicians have strong opinions about their efficacy by stating clinical anecdotes, or they will cite…...

What is Rett Syndrome?

January 1, 2008

Article, Rett Syndrome

All material Copyright© 2008-2010 Rett Syndrome Research Trust Reprinted with the express permission of Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) as originally published on their website. What is Rett Syndrome? Rett Syndrome is the most physically disabling of the autism spectrum disorders. It strikes…...

What is Down Syndrome?

January 1, 2008

Article, Down Syndrome

[Source] Kids Health You have probably seen people who have Down syndrome. They have certain physical features, such as a flatter face and upward slanting eyes. They may have medical problems, too, such as heart defects. Kids with Down syndrome usually have trouble…...