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March 20, 2023

Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] People with a third copy of chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21, are at high risk of developing Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), an aggressive form of blood cancer. Scientists led by the Department of Paediatrics at University Hospital Frankfurt…...

March 20, 2023

24 March 2023, Newsletter

A new study suggests the rise in mental health disorders in children and teens is attributed to a decline over decades in opportunities for them to play, roam and engage in activities independent of direct oversight and control by adults. Although well…...

March 16, 2023

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! NEW SY23-24 OPENING ~ We are seeking an Elementary Special Education teacher to work full-time SY23-24! We’d love to speak with you about this opportunity! We are looking to staff this…...

March 16, 2023

17 March 2023, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Awesome opportunity to work under the supervision of an OT director with 25+ years of experience in OT and administration. Mentorship and training available in this position. Both new grads…...

March 16, 2023

17 March 2023, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Short term opportunity to work in a great pediatric outpatient clinic in Georgetown, TX. Our client seeks a Physical Therapist to work full time from April 2-June 9, 2023 (estimated). *You’ll …...

March 11, 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…...

March 11, 2023

17 March 2023, Article, Newsletter, Twice Exceptional

by Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/L Children referred for occupational and speech therapies, whether in private or school based settings, typically present with a wide range of social and emotional needs related to cognitive and physical disabilities, speech-language delays that impact social skills,…...

March 11, 2023

17 March 2023, Anxiety, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Brain Blogger] by Sherianna Boyle MEd, CAGS Anxiety is most known as a “thinking” disorder which can be evidenced through symptoms such as chronic worrying. Science now shows that human beings have on average between 60,000 and 70,000 thoughts per day…...

SLP Corner: 25 Spring Picture Books!

March 11, 2023

17 March 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flash Cards] My crocuses are up which means one thing. Spring is on its way! I thought I would gather some of the Spring books I will be sharing with my students as well as other favorites that…...

March 11, 2023

17 March 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] 1. Earth Day Crafts: Create collages out of recycled materials. The children can cut up recycled cardboard or magazines to create a collage. Perhaps think of a theme such as healthy foods or exercise. Maybe write the child’s…...