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March 9, 2021

12 March 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: This post was written for Leap Year activities, but any time is good for froggies, right?? [Source: Living Montessori Now] It’s Leap Year – and that’s a great excuse for a February 29 celebration and some frog activities! I’ve written…...

March 9, 2021

12 March 2021, At Home, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands On As We Grow] A new creative shadow art activity for kids! Make fun shapes with our bodies, trace them and transform it into a mega masterpiece on your driveway! My kids love decorating our driveway with sidewalk chalk art.…...

Simon Says Fitness Game

March 8, 2021

12 March 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Dr. Patricia] When it comes to exercising, there are many popular games that we can turn into a fun fitness activity. Simon Says is a classic game that kids have been playing for a very long time. It is a perfect…...

March 8, 2021

12 March 2021, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Flexible seating in classrooms is becoming more and more popular to encourage improve posture, attention and behavior. It also allows for increased movement through the school day and student choice. Stability balls in the classroom are one of…...

ADHD and Writing Performance

March 8, 2021

12 March 2021, ADHD, Handwriting, News, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] f you work with students who have ADHD, you have probably observed them struggling with writing tasks. It could be handwriting, computer use actual writing composition performance. A study was conducted on ADHD and writing performance. Methodology of…...

March 8, 2021

12 March 2021, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] If you asked people to name a famous psychology study, the “marshmallow test” would probably come out near the top of the list. In this task, young children are told they can immediately get a small reward (one marshmallow)…...

March 8, 2021

12 March 2021, News, Newsletter, PT, Scoliosis

[Source: Medical X-Press] Scoliosis is the most common spinal deformity affecting pediatric patients. A posterior spinal fusion (PSF) is the gold standard treatment for patients with curves exceeding 45 degrees, but the procedure’s drawbacks include the loss of spinal mobility, persistent pain…...

March 8, 2021

12 March 2021, News, Newsletter, School Psych, Trauma

]Souce: Medical X-Press] Many of our children play a lot of computer games. Some youths play so much and develop such substantial problems that a new diagnosis called Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) has been proposed. A gaming disorder is characterized by causing…...

March 4, 2021

5 March 2021, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you a Speech-Language Pathologist who loves working in school settings? We’re seeking an SLP for the Pigeon Forge, TN area. * Full-time school-based position * K-12 kids * Pay based…...

March 4, 2021

5 March 2021, Jobs, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you a pediatric physical therapist? Would you like to join an amazing staff at a fun and dynamic pediatric clinic just north of Idaho Falls? You visit places like this…...