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Biomarkers in Fathers’ Sperm Linked to Offspring Autism

January 19, 2021

22 February 2021, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Epigenetic biomarkers in human sperm have been identified that can indicate a propensity to father children with autism spectrum disorder. In the study, researchers identified a set of genomic features, called DNA methylation regions, in sperm samples from men…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Job, Newslletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you an occupational therapist looking for a great working environment? Do you have the skill set and ambition to help grow a program within an energetic pediatric clinic? Are you interested…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inner Child Fun] Need some ideas for what to do with the kids during Winter? These books, crafts, and activities are perfect for celebrating snow whether you are stuck inside during a blizzard, outdoors playing in the snow, or wishing you had…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, Linguistics, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Anthropologists used a novel data analysis of thousands of languages, in addition to studying a unique subset of celebrities, to reveal how a soft food diet — contrasted with the diet of hunter-gatherers — is restructuring dentition and changing…...

January 19, 2021

22 January 2021, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Since Jennifer Lambert’s son Carter was a few months old and she noticed he was having trouble rolling over, he and Lambert have been meeting with early childhood intervention specialists to address developmental delays. Physical therapists and speech specialists…...

January 18, 2021

22 January 2021, Mental Health, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Worried about how social media use is affecting your teenager’s well-being? University of Otago research has revealed you may be focusing on the wrong issue. In a study published in international journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking the researchers found we…...

January 18, 2021

22 January 2021, Article, Newsletter, Sensory

[Source: We Are Teachers] Sitting still is a challenge for lots of kids (and adults!). Schools and teachers are starting to realize that children are actually more focused on learning when they’re given a chance to wriggle, fidget, and move around. That’s…...

January 18, 2021

22 January 2021, News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: CEC] Special This week, Dr. Miguel Cardona, President-elect Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Education, conducted a virtual roundtable with members of the disability right community to learn about priorities for students with disabilities. During the discussion, participants raised concerns about…...

January 18, 2021

22 January 2021, Activities for Daily Living, Article, Newsletter, OT, Video

[The OT Guide on YouTube] Learning the skill of putting on socks is an important milestone in early childhood. Not only does it help our youngsters gain independence, but it also helps build their confidence and sense of autonomy. Follow these easy…...

Hot New Job! BCBA – Baltimore, MD

January 13, 2021

15 January 2021, BCBA, Job, News, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Want your next BCBA position to be one where you feel like part of a cohesive team? This Baltimore ABA therapy company is seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide therapeutic ABA services to…...