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Dinosaur Roll and Move Gross Motor Activity

February 7, 2023

10 February 2023, Emergency Newsletter, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre-K Pages] When it comes to doing a dinosaur theme in preschool, you just have to expect some extra excitement. You can channel that excitement and turn it into a fun movement activity with this printable that promotes taking turns, movement, and developing…...

February 7, 2023

10 February 2023, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP

[The Guardian UK, via Reading Rockets] How do we know what makes toddlers laugh? A lot of picture books expect very young children to find things like a big splash, a loud noise or a vivid picture of someone getting hurt funny.…...

February 7, 2023

10 February 2023, Art Therapy, Article, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SPD

By: Pamela Ullmann, ATR-BC, LCAT copyright 2010. Pamela Ullmann. This blog post has been reprinted with express permission of the author as it appeared on her Full Spectrum Blog Creative art making can offer unique ways for children to gain a sense…...

February 7, 2023

10 February 2023, Article, News, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: NPR.org via Beyond Basic Play] Here’s a great article along with audio discussing a study about something new about how babies learn. As a physical therapist, we learn a lot about motor learning and how one acquires a new skill or…...

February 7, 2023

10 February 2023, Article, News, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: NPR.org via Beyond Basic Play] Here’s a great article along with audio discussing a study about something new about how babies learn. As a physical therapist, we learn a lot about motor learning and how one acquires a new skill or…...

The Empathy Game: A Free Printable

February 7, 2023

10 February 2023, Newsletter, School Psych, SLP, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: Thank you to School Psyched, Your School Psychologist for sharing this link with us! [Source: Moments a Day] Summary: A printable empathy game plus prop ideas for making it fun for kids, to practice stepping into someone else’s shoes and develop…...

February 7, 2023

10 February 2023, Article, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, PT

[Source: HeartSpace PT] 1. Core stability is not created by the strength a muscle. New research over the past 20 years has taught us that core stability is not equal to the strength of stomach or back or hip muscles. Because we…...

February 6, 2023

10 February 2023, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Healthline] A new study reports that diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are on the rise. Conversely, the findings also suggest that cases of autism are being underreported. Researchers analyzed data in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area between 2000 and…...

February 6, 2023

10 February 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Technology that measures how the eye’s pupil responds to light is showing promise in research as a childhood screening tool for autism — with a goal of toddler-age interventions that could significantly affect a child’s development, a Washington State…...

February 6, 2023

10 February 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Several new children’s books are being honored for highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities with a special set of awards handed out alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals. The American Library Association named three winners and four…...