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Online CBT Effective for Social Anxiety Disorder in Young People

May 12, 2021

14 May 2021, Anxiety, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Social anxiety disorder can cause considerable suffering in children and adolescents and, for many with the disorder, access to effective treatment is limited. Researchers at Center for Psychiatry Research at Karolinska Institutet and Region Stockholm in Sweden have now…...

May 12, 2021

Gestures, Language, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Gestures — such as pointing or waving — go hand in hand with a child’s first words, and twins lag behind single children in producing and using those gestures, two studies from Georgia State University psychology researchers show. Twins…...

May 12, 2021

14 May 2021, 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…...

May 12, 2021

14 May 2021, 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…...

May 11, 2021

19 October 2018, 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…...

May 11, 2021

14 May 2021, 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…...

May 10, 2021

14 May 2021, 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

May 10, 2021

14 May 2021, 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…...

May 10, 2021

14 May 2021, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: OT Mom Says] Several months ago, I created a Trolls inspired movement game that has continued to be a big hit in my house. With the success of this game in mind, I decided to create another gross motor break game, and the Roll-…...

May 10, 2021

14 May 2021, 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…...