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Hot, New Job! School-Based SLP – La Mirada, CA

July 5, 2023

7 July 2023, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! We are seeking a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist to provide speech and language services to a district in the Norwalk/La Mirada area for the 2023 – 2024 school year. This is a…...

July 5, 2023

7 July 2023, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers have found infants are significantly more likely to use “baby talk” during interactions that involve artificial objects compared to natural ones. Infants often communicate with protophones, which are sounds resembling squeals, growls or short word-like noises such as…...

July 5, 2023

7 July 2023, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] Children taking a prescription stimulant to manage symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have more substance use or substance use disorder (SUD) as adolescents or young adults, according to a new study by researchers at the…...

July 5, 2023

7 July 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Climbing trees, making mud pies, or simply playing outside, parents and educators know that being in nature is an important part of every childhood. But when it comes to messy or risky play, it’s a whole different story according…...

July 5, 2023

"Tip or Resource", CCC, Newsletter

Please enjoy our newest issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians…...

July 5, 2023

7 July 2023, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

by Margaret Rice, Your Therapy Source What is Reflective Journaling? A reflective journal helps you analyze your professional and personal growth. By keeping a record of your ideas, reasons, actions, techniques, and assessments you can plan for your future and facilitate a positive…...

July 3, 2023

7 July 2023, Handwriting, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Written output performance in the classroom is associated with handwriting speed. If the child can not write with an appropriate speed it can be difficult to manage classroom assignments in a timely manner throughout the school day and…...

July 3, 2023

7 July 2023, Article, Emergency Newsletter, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The ASHA Leader Blog] Jackson, age 10, is in fifth grade and fits the social communication disorder (SCD) profile. He has difficulty making friends. In an effort to be part of a conversation, he sometimes interrupts or changes the topic abruptly.…...

July 3, 2023

7 July 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Summer, Water Play

[Source: Cytryn Speech] Summer is here! It’s hot! But, that’s okay for preschoolers because they LOVE playing with water. Sprinklers, water balloons, water blasters, water parks, kiddie pools and the beach. I remember when my kids were little we set up the…...

Water Beads for Speech & Language

July 3, 2023

7 July 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: SLP Now] Have you heard of water beads? They are so much fun! They’re also easy to make. I ordered a pound of these beads from Amazon, and I received three small packets of beads. Half a packet made enough to…...