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Feel Good Story of the Week: Golfer Becomes First With Down Syndrome To Compete In College Championship

April 27, 2022

29 April 2022, Article, Down Syndrome, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Amy Bockerstette has made history. The 22-year-old from Arizona became the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a college championship event Monday after she teed off at 11:50 a.m. at Ormond Beach’s Plantation…...

April 27, 2022

29 April 2022, Job, Newsletter, SLP

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April 27, 2022

29 April 2022, Job, Newsletter, School Nurse

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Seeking an RN who is a Certified School Nurse (CSN) for School Year 2022-23! ISBE Certified School Nurse is in need to work as a contractor in a school in the…...

April 27, 2022

29 April 2022, Article, Autism, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: This article was written for parents of kids on the spectrum but it would be a great resource to share with the caregivers of your clients. [Source: My ASD Child] Question: I need to put drive in my 15 yr…...

April 27, 2022

29 April 2022, Book Review, Language, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Play on Words.com] “What If You Had Animal Teeth?” by Sandra Markle has the right combination of goofy comparisons, outrageous illustrations and fascinating animal facts to appeal to kids. Open the book and you are greeted with a child’s open mouth…...

April 26, 2022

"Tip or Resource", 29 April 2022, Anxiety, Book, News of the Week, Newsletter, School Psych, Stress

by Lori Lite Children will love to experience belly breathing with playful sea otters and a sea child. This effective, self-calming technique also known as diaphragmatic breathing can have a positive impact on your child s health. Proper breathing can lower stress…...

April 26, 2022

29 April 2022, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Smart Speech Therapy] In my previous posts, I’ve shared my thoughts about picture books being an excellent source of materials for assessment and treatment purposes. They can serve as narrative elicitation aids for children of various ages and intellectual abilities, ranging from pre-K through fourth grade. They…...

April 26, 2022

29 April 2022, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

Source: No Time For Flashcards] Creating simple activities with classroom materials I have on hand is one of my favorite things to do. This little activity only takes a few minutes to set up but gives little fingers not ready for formal…...

Speechie Freebie: Zoo Animal Smash Mat

April 26, 2022

29 April 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Word Nerd Speech Teach via Speechie Freebies] Hello again! It’s Lindsey over at Word Nerd Speech Teach bringing you my newest FREE product called, “Zoo Animal Smash Mats”!! This product includes four zoo animal smash mats (each with 12 animals) for tons of…...

April 26, 2022

29 April 2022, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Growing Play] Check out this fun, giant game of memory that you can print and play! Get kids moving and thinking with this activity. You can print the pages in color or black and white (color before you play). Download this…...