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SLP Corner: Easy Shark Week Ideas for Speech Therapy That Kids Will Love

July 14, 2022

15 July 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Two Sisters Therapy] My two boys LOVE Shark Week. They eagerly await for it to start every summer. I’m sharing some low-prep, easy Shark Week speech and OT activities that are perfect for co-treating and will make planning therapy a breeze.…...

July 14, 2022

15 July 2022, Literacy, Newsletter

[Source: Childhood 101] Whether you love ’em or hate ’em, there’s no denying that sharks are simply captivating for curious kids! Today we’ve rounded up 21 fabulous shark books, great for home or school. The list includes picture books featuring sharks as…...

Feed the Shark Alphabet Game

July 14, 2022

15 July 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source” Toddler Approved] Since we’ve been obsessed with sharks lately we created our own cardboard shark and used it to play a simple alphabet and color game! All you need is: large piece of cardboard scissors white cardstock cut into shark teeth…...

Pool Noodle Shark

July 14, 2022

15 July 2022, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: J Daniel 4s Mom] We are still coming up with ways to use sections of a pool noodle we had leftover from making a game called Counting to Ten. Last week I shared with you how we experimented with pool noodle airplanes. This week…...

Shark Sensory Bottle

July 14, 2022

15 July 2022, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Source: Stir the Wonder] This Shark Sensory Bottle creates the imagery of the ocean with a shark swimming around. Sensory bottles and sensory bins can be very calming for kids who are upset or over-excited. Simply shake the bottle and watch the glitter swirl…...

July 13, 2022

15 July 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] When words fail, gestures can help to get the message across — especially for people who have a language disorder. An international research team has now shown that listeners attend the gestures of people with aphasia more often and…...

Executive Functions and Chores for Kids

July 13, 2022

15 July 2022, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] As parents and educators, we know how important it is for children to develop a sense of responsibility. Encouraging children to complete chores can help to achieve that goal. Did you know that improvements were observed in executive…...

July 13, 2022

15 July 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Regulators are warning that a device used in water therapy for babies with developmental disabilities could lead to death or serious injury. The Food and Drug Administration says that parents, caregivers and health care providers should not use what…...

July 13, 2022

15 July 2022, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Disability Scoop] New research finds that autism prevalence among U.S. children is continuing to rise. In a study looking at data on more than 12,500 kids ages 3 to 17 across the country, researchers determined that 3.14% had autism. The findings, published…...

July 13, 2022

News, Newsletter, School Nurse, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] A joint study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation, and the Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada (ibs.GRANADA) has provided new evidence on the ability of phthalates to interfere with…...