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SLP Corner: Encouraging an Unmotivated Child to Use His AAC

March 6, 2023

10 March 2023, AAC, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech and Language Kids] In this video, speech-language pathologist Carrie Clark will show you how to encourage an unmotivated child to use his AAC device or system. Watch This Video on Speech and Language Kids ...

March 6, 2023

10 March 2023, Autism, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Social Skills

by Tasia Markoff, lifehiswayblog.wordpress.com Reprinted with permission of the Author as it appeared on the Thinking Person’s Guide to Autism Last week Nick’s science teacher mentioned in an email that he was concerned that Nick is isolating himself socially. The other kids…...

March 6, 2023

10 March 2023, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: The Maine Association of School Psychologists via NASP] Thanks to the Maine Association of School Psychologists for sharing this great message – we 100% agree. And thank you to everyone who makes a difference by working with children and youth! ...

March 6, 2023

10 March 2023, OT, Sensory Integration, Video

Rock Bowling is a sensory motor activity idea that encourages proprioceptive input, tactile input, fine motor skills and eye hand coordination. Get outdoors and get playing! From Your Therapy Source Watch it on YouTube ...

March 1, 2023

3 March 2023, News, Newsletter, PT, TBI

[Source: Medical X-Press] The adoption of recommended changes in concussion management led to a reduction in the length of symptoms among 11- to 18-year-old athletes with first-time, sports-related concussions, according to new research in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. These outcomes support the…...

March 1, 2023

3 March 2023, Dyslexia, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] A combined brain-scanning and behavior study has explored dyslexia in 7 & 8-year-old children learning how to read. Dyslexic youngsters were shown to have different activation in the left hemisphere compared to the control group – the area of…...

March 1, 2023

3 March 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A study shows that harsh parenting practices in childhood have long-term repercussions for children’s brain development. Repeatedly getting angry, hitting, shaking or yelling at children is linked with smaller brain structures in adolescence, according to a new study published…...

March 1, 2023

3 March 2023, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Special Education

[Source: Science Daily] A study of Japanese university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later. Researchers say that the unique, complex, spatial and tactile information…...

March 1, 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 1, 2023

3 March 2023, ABA, Article, Behavior, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Autism Classroom Resources] Last week I talked about reinforcement and common mistakes we make using it. One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “What do I do when he won’t give back the reinforcer?” This is also one of the…...