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The Hunt for Disrupted Brain Signals Behind Autism

November 28, 2022

2 December 2022, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Ohio State News] Part of understanding the underlying causes of autism spectrum disorder relies on figuring out which cells’ signaling patterns in the brain are disrupted, and when during nervous system development the disruption occurs. New research findings in mouse models…...

Pattern of Gene Activity for ADHD

November 28, 2022

2 December 2022, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The study, led by scientists at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI),…...

November 28, 2022

2 December 2022, Article, Newsletter

[Source: Dr Samantha Boardman] “If they only knew … I am a total fraud and everyone is about to find out.” If you have ever felt this way, you are familiar with imposter syndrome — that gnawing feeling of self-doubt and incompetence…...

November 28, 2022

2 December 2022, Article, Education, News

[Source: Education Week] The return to class has not meant a return to normal for many teachers. Students need more help to recover both academically and emotionally from pandemic disruptions. Staffing shortages mean more teachers are overworked and overwhelmed. And many still…...

November 21, 2022

"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…...

November 21, 2022

23 November 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: This guide is a couple years old, but contains and amazing array of ideas. Please note that if you scroll all the way to the bottom you can see links to eight more of her guides with dozens more…...

November 21, 2022

23 November 2022, Article, Newsletter, Sensory Activities, SPD

Editor’s Note: Please note that this list is not brand new. There may be a couple items in the bloggers links that are no longer accurate. That said, there are ample suggestions and inspiration here to go around for all! [Source; Sensory…...

November 21, 2022

Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: Please note that this list is not brand new. The links for Fidget Bands, the Bubble Chopper and the Sturdy Burdy are not good. That said, there are ample suggestions and inspiration here to go around for all! [Source: The…...

PT Corner: Holiday Gift Guide

November 21, 2022

23 November 2022, Article, Newsletter, PT

Source: Starfish Therapies] Hi! It’s that time of year again. Many families are asking us for ideas of gifts to get for their kids. We have done several gift guides in the past – Here is last years! So, to do this year’s…...

November 21, 2022

23 November 2022, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Playing with Words 365] As a speech pathologist, I am asked all the time by parents what toys I recommend they buy for their children to help expand their speech and language skills. When I became a mother, I became even…...