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Toddlers’ Attention to ‘Motherese’ Speech May Be Used to Diagnose Autism

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, ASD, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] We all do it: that high-pitched, sing-songy voice that spills out of your mouth whenever a baby is around. Caregivers have long used this playful, emotional, exaggerated form of speech — called “motherese” — to capture their children’s attention.…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, News, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: Science Daily] In a study of nearly 3,000 schoolchildren, silver diamine fluoride — a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of teeth to prevent cavities or keep them from worsening — was as effective against cavities as dental sealants, the…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Babies learn from looking at human faces, leading many parents and childhood experts to worry about possible developmental harm from widespread face-masking during the pandemic. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, allays those concerns,…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Babies learn from looking at human faces, leading many parents and childhood experts to worry about possible developmental harm from widespread face-masking during the pandemic. A new study by researchers at the University of California, Davis, allays those concerns,…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Even though students’ grades are no worse with online teaching than with face-to-face teaching, many report that the learning process is not sufficient. In 2022, researchers from Ruhr University Bochum’s Faculty of Medicine proved that the body actually reacts…...

February 14, 2023

17 February 2023, Newsletter, School Psych, Tip or Resource

As seen on Pinterest via “NeuroLove.me. Was quite popular with School Psychologists so I thought I would share it here! Visit this Pin on Pinterest...

February 13, 2023

Article, Fine Motor Skills, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal eNeuro, provide insight into the neural mechanisms of motor skill learning that can help lead to more effective brain-stimulation therapies for patients experiencing motor disability after a stroke. “One of the main complaints…...

February 13, 2023

Article, Fine Motor Skills, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal eNeuro, provide insight into the neural mechanisms of motor skill learning that can help lead to more effective brain-stimulation therapies for patients experiencing motor disability after a stroke. “One of the main complaints…...

Hot, New Job! Pediatric OT – Newnan, GA

February 9, 2023

10 February 2023, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! A must-see destination known as the “City of Homes,” Newnan has six National Register Historic Districts. Explore the historic downtown, tour gardens such as Oak Grove Plantation or Dunaway Gardens, and…...

February 9, 2023

10 February 2023, Job, Newsletter, Social Worker

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you a Social Worker or Licensed Counselor looking to start or continue your career in the school setting? We have a fantastic opportunity for YOU at a non-public, special education…...