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Children Cannot Ignore What They Hear When Detecting Emotions

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, Emotions, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] Children determine emotion by what they hear, rather than what they see, according to new research. The first-of-its-kind study, by Durham University’s Department of Psychology, looked at how children pick up on the emotions of a situation. They found…...

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] A study led by a University at Buffalo researcher has identified how specific communication among different brain regions, known as brain connectivity, can serve as a biomarker for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The research relied on a deep…...

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] Languages differ in the sounds they use. The Japanese language, for example, does not distinguish between ‘r’ and ‘l’ sounds as in ‘rock’ versus ‘lock.’ Remarkably, infants become attuned to the sounds of their native language before they learn…...

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, Book, News of the Week, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Disability Scoop] Tales about a girl with autism and a boy who’s nonverbal are among the books being honored for portraying the disability experience as part of a prestigious award given alongside the famed Newbery and Caldecott Medals. The American Library…...

January 29, 2023

3 February 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…...

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, Article, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] Today, I have an update on a very old blog post for a specific reason. This fake snow messy sensory play activity is a valuable tool in addressing tactile defensiveness, or tactile sensitivity. In general descriptions, this simply…...

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Kid PT] We’re all back in the swing on school after a nice holiday break off! With the transition back to school comes a shift in priorities, back to classes and schoolwork, and we know all you want to do is…...

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The Speech Room News] by Jenna Rayburn Wind up toys are some of my favorite toys for preschool. I just love them! I find them super useful for our youngest communicators because they are very entertaining but need an adult to…...

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, Article, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kids Activities] What a great time to learn about and celebrate African Americans– present-day and historical! We have a great list of Black History Month books, activities, and games for you and your littles. Let’s explore history and meet some people…...

Picture Books for Black History Month

January 29, 2023

3 February 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source School Library Journal] Here are 16 recent picture books to share with little ones throughout the year but especially during Black History Month. Created by titans of kid lit and debut authors alike, the selections featured on this list encompass the everyday and…...