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March 1, 2022

4 March 2022, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] No matter how evolved my directionality is, I will never be able to understand “turn west out of the car park” Wait what? Directionality is being able to follow or discriminate left and right, top and bottom. Today’s post…...

March 1, 2022

4 March 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] The FREE shamrock printables packet is an easy, no prep activity for St Patrick’s Day or anytime you want to wish someone good luck! The shamrock printables include various levels of difficulty so there is something for kids…...

Leprechaun Handprint

March 1, 2022

"Tip or Resource", 4 March 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: The Best Ideas for Kids] This leprechaun handprint card is such a fun craft for St Patrick’s Day! And if you love handprint crafts this is the perfect one to make to celebrate St Patrick’s Day! Kids will love making their own leprechaun.…...

St. Patrick’s Day Feelings Freebie

March 1, 2022

4 March 2022, Emotions, Feelings, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Room News via TpT] Happy St. Patrick’s Day! These sweet shamrocks have 10 different faces expressing emotions! Use the cards for a variety of activities for children with social pragmatic deficits! Visit TheSpeechRoomNews.com for more information and downloads! Get the…...

March 1, 2022

4 March 2022, Article, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] It’s just about March and that means St. Patrick’s Day isn’t too far away! Are you ready with fun fine motor activities? It’s an easy theme to incorporate with rainbows, leprechauns and gold! At Pink Oatmeal, we’ve been doing…...

St. Patrick’s Day Would You Rather

March 1, 2022

4 March 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Here are 20 Fun St. Patrick’s Day themed Would You Rather Questions from Rachel Lynette of Minds in Bloom to use with your students. These are great discussion starters for when you have a few extra minutes. Download it today through our…...

February 28, 2022

4 March 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Amid a rise in complaints, federal education officials are reminding schools across the nation about their obligation to provide compensatory services to students with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights issued a new fact sheet last week…...

February 28, 2022

4 March 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] To make sure her 3-year-old daughter survived the night on her ventilator, Amber Suarez stayed awake for four hours, then woke up her husband to watch Mia for another four hours as the girl dozed. It had already been months…...

February 28, 2022

4 March 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter, SLP

Every time you chew, talk, yawn, or sense the zap of a toothache, cranial nerve cells are shuttling electrochemical signals to your brain. Some of these neurons detect pain, while others sense facial muscle movements or sensations in the skin. Now, in…...

February 28, 2022

4 March 2022, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer] Ryan Moran said he got lucky in his first year at St. Joseph’s University. His roommate ended up becoming a best friend. But for other students on the autism spectrum, a more supportive residential environment might be helpful,…...