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School Psych Corner: Causes and Treatments for Haphephobia – Fear of Being Touched

January 18, 2023

20 January 2023, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical News Today] Being touched by strangers or without consent can make many people uncomfortable. However, if the fear is intense, appears even when touched by family or friends, and if it causes significant distress, it may be haphephobia. This condition…...

PT Corner: It Won’t Just Go Away!

January 18, 2023

2 February 2018, OT, PT, Torticollis

[Source: The Truth About Tummy Time] In treating torticollis and plagiocephaly, I speak with a variety of parents who are referred by a variety of pediatricians. One of the biggest misconceptions I hear is the phrase, “The doctor said she will outgrow…...

January 18, 2023

2 February 2018, ADHD, Article, Newsletter

[Source: Understood] All kids can lose control of their emotions if they’re feeling angry, hurt, frustrated or sad. But when some kids with ADHD (also known as ADD) get upset, their negative feelings tend to be stronger and last for a longer…...

January 18, 2023

20 January 2023, Autism, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] A groundbreaking new test can predict the future emergence of autism in young children and infants using a single strand of their hair, according to researchers. The test aims to detect autism before symptoms emerge. That could lower the…...

Even Preschoolers Can Spot a Cop-Out

January 18, 2023

20 January 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] We’ve all been there. You made a promise you couldn’t keep. Or something came up, and you didn’t follow through on what you said you’d do. It turns out children pay attention to what we say when we don’t…...

January 18, 2023

20 January 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Superpower Speech] I’m attempting a new idea to stream-line my therapy preparations: month long themes. I know these are common in classrooms, but since I see most of my students only twice per week, it makes it much more difficult to…...

January 18, 2023

"Tip or Resource", 20 January 2023, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: As you know, we are really getting “into” Instagram for its ability to “paint a thousand words” with just a single image. I was browsing the PediaStaff Instagram feed and saw this gem. I messaged Amy through her post…...

January 18, 2023

20 January 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] We are back again with a new color, cut and glue project. This time it is for Winter! Download the Color Cut Glue Scissor Practice for Winter. The black and white printable activity pages encourage children to practice coloring,…...

January 18, 2023

20 January 2023, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource, Visual Perception

Here is a freebie from the Winter Visual Perceptual Puzzles packet by Your Therapy Source. Isn’t is so cute? You can download it here http://yourtherapysource.com/vpwinterfreebie.html ...

Very Simple Snowflake Craftivity

January 18, 2023

20 January 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inspired Treehouse] I love seeing the excitement on my kids’ faces when they see the first snow of the season. And, after a super mild November and December here in Ohio, we’re finally starting to see some freezing temps and snowflakes…...