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PT Corner: Aquatic Rehabilitation in Rett Syndrome

July 11, 2023

14 July 2023, Article, PT, Rett Syndrome

By: Meir Lotan, PT and Merav Hadar-Frumer Beit Issie Shapiro School, Ranana, Israel These Excerpts come from an IRSA publication. It has been written by therapists who treated many girls with Rett Syndrome with endless love and support within water and outside of…...

July 11, 2023

14 July 2023, Newsletter, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] Sometimes, simply performing a motor skill is a perfect activity in and of itself. Looking for a quick, easy, do-it-anywhere, no set-up required way to practice gross motor skills? For our ocean theme, crab walking is that activity.…...

July 11, 2023

14 July 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] It matters what your baby hears. Even during sleep, the sounds that infants are exposed to can play a big role in language development, especially for babies at risk of language delays, according to a Rutgers University-Newark neuroscientist. Although…...

July 11, 2023

14 July 2023, News, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: Science Daily] School nurses do much more than bandage scraped knees and take temperatures. A Rutgers study, published in the journal Pediatric Nursing, suggests they also may play a key role in reducing childhood obesity. Elaine Elliott, a school nurse in…...

July 11, 2023

14 July 2023, News, Newsletter, SLP

Infants from multilingual backgrounds “talk” less with their early childhood educators, which could slow their language development, according to a new study. But researchers also found the children catch up over time. The study, published in the journal Infant Behavior and Development,…...

Beluga Whale Fun

July 10, 2023

14 July 2023, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Magical Childhood] I happened upon a pretty incredible video that you have to see to believe today — a beluga whale playing fetch! Now if that doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will. I had to share it, and…...

Color & Play: Ocean Animal BINGO

July 10, 2023

14 July 2023, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Room News via TpT] No-prep color and play BINGO all about ocean animals vocabulary. This download includes 6 black and white BINGO boards with 24 ocean animal pictures and one set of calling cards. Print a different board for each…...

July 10, 2023

14 July 2023, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Buggy and Buddy] Make this adorable paper bag sea otter craft for kids using our free printable sea otter template. You can add details to your sea otter, like our free printable baby sea otter or even a sea star or…...

July 10, 2023

[Source: Simple Every Day Mom] Sharing a story is one of the best ways to engage kids and teach them about the world. After all, books are full of captivating characters children can enjoy and learn from! When it comes to ocean…...

Fork Paint Puffer Fish Art Project

July 10, 2023

14 July 2023, Fine Motor Craft, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Woot Jr.] As a native Floridian, I have spent a lot of time at the beach. I love breathing in the salt air, especially along the Atlantic coast. It can instantly relieve my stress and bring me back to my childhood.…...