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June 9, 2022

10 June 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pamela SLP on TpT] Printable articulation homework pages. Packet includes the following sounds: L, S/Z, SH, CH, TH, S-blends, L-blends, vocalic R, CVC words, and a bank page you can individualize. Header includes a space to indicate the level for practice…...

June 6, 2022

10 Jne 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Spr0uts] Whether you are wrapping up the school year or planning your summer speech therapy sessions, I’ve gathered some terrific recommendations for summertime speech therapy activities for you. How about exploring the blue ocean, camping out, catching a few bugs,…...

Pool Noodle Fine Motor Balance Tray

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Article and Image Source: Hands on As We Grow] With summer just around the corner, this pool noodle fine motor balance tray will have your little one eager and excited to participate while developing and strengthening their basic fine motor skills. I…...

9 Toys That Keep Kids Learning

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The New York Times] By Courtney Schley What can you do to help your kids play happily this summer while still learning and building skills? Educational researchers have documented the phenomenon known as summer slide, in which many students lose learning skills during…...

June 6, 2022

26 May 2023, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Jenny Evolution] Summer to me means simple pleasures, which also mean breaks from the heat and enjoying these adorable childrens books about summer. Published in board books, these summer books are perfect for toddlers and younger kids just starting to…...

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Collected by / Source: Autism Speaks] As the temperature rises and kids head home for the summer, parents begin looking for activities to fill the days. Here are 10 projects that incorporate new textures, colors, smells and sounds that will give your…...

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Breastfeeding duration is associated with improved cognitive scores at ages 5 through 14, even after controlling for socioeconomic position and maternal cognitive ability, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Reneé Pereyra-Elías, Maria…...

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] As an upstart airline from the founder of JetBlue works to expand, the company says it will put a premium on better serving travelers with autism. Breeze Airways says it intends to become the first certified autism-inclusive U.S. network…...

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: PBS.org] The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such rules. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced the organization…...

What Does the Research Say About NDT?

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, Article, News, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Many occupational and physical therapists have used neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) when helping children with cerebral palsy. Neurodevelopmental treatment is a hands-on approach. The goal is to help improve gross motor skills in children and adults who have neurological…...