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New Pediatric Obesity Program Makes Treatment More Accessible

July 8, 2022

8 July 2022, News, Newsletter, School Nursing

[Source: Medical X-Press] Pediatric obesity remains a serious health problem in the United States, where one in five children are affected. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that pediatricians screen for obesity during primary care visits and refer families to…...

July 7, 2022

"Tip or Resource", CCC

Please enjoy our newest (albeit it holiday, abbreviated) 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…...

July 7, 2022

8 July 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] Every year Brown Bear, Brown Bear is one of my students’ favorite books. I get a different group of 2 and 3-year-olds every year but without fail this book is a favorite. Many of my students come…...

July 7, 2022

8 July 2022, Hand Strengthening, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands On As We Grow] This simple syringe painting is a fun and easy way to create abstract art with your preschooler. When I opened the cupboard to check our medicine expiration dates (since cold and flu season is upon us),…...

July 6, 2022

8 July 2022, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Wonderful opportunity for an experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist in an outpatient private practice There are so many reasons to work here! * Full-time position, 37 hours per week * Therapist-owned and…...

July 6, 2022

8 July 2022, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Content and Image Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a fun, new freebie from the latest download, Simon Says. Print off these 9 cards to play a quick game of Simon Says. Can the children copy the body poses exactly? These are…...

Articulation Chants for Speech Therapy

July 6, 2022

8 July 2022, More great ideas from Jenn at Crazy Speech World!, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Crazy Speech World] Confession time…I’m a terrible singer. Like, turrible. But I don’t let that stop me (Follow your dreams, people) from belting out my own little diddies and dance moves in my therapy sessions. Why? Mostly because it draws attention and…...

July 6, 2022

8 July 2022, Article, Behavior, Newsletter, OT, PT, Self Regulation, SLP

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Self-regulation is the ability to monitor and manage your energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. It is how we deal with stressors…...

July 6, 2022

8 July 2022, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: SLP Natalie Snyders] Have you seen these adorable miniature shopping carts before? I spotted them a while ago at Hobby Lobby (similar here on Amazon) and had to grab them for use in therapy! I wanted to share some ways I have been…...

July 6, 2022

8 July 2022, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SLP

Editor’s Note: This article is directed at parents, but these activities would be excellent for therapy in a lesson on patience! [Source: Stress Free Kids] Did you ever wish your children had more patience? Do you remember the days when you yourself…...