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Seasonal Activity of the Week: Gobble, Gobble Prepositions Bingo

November 10, 2020

13 November 2020, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Chapel Hill Snippets] Here is ‘Gobble Gobble–Thanksgiving Preposition Bingo’. This is similar to my other bingo games. There are three somewhat different Bingo cards, and one calling card (cut it up and the kids can take turns picking a card and…...

November 10, 2020

13 November 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Wow this Thanksgiving activity from the blog Kiki Creates is hugely popular! 358 Repins and counting. No surprise. Its a really adorable activity! Visit Kiki Creates and Download Turkey Mr. Potato Head Visit our Pin of this great activity ...

November 10, 2020

13 November 2020, Article, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: The Max Planck Institute] Being able to feel empathy and to take in the other person’s perspective – these are two abilities through which we understand what is going on in the other person’s mind. Although both terms are in constant…...

November 10, 2020

13 November 2020, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] A tiny fish is helping scientists understand how the human brain processes sound, while also giving insight to autism spectrum disorder. Scientists at The University of Queensland used zebrafish that carry the same genetic mutations as humans with fragile X syndrome…...

November 10, 2020

13 November 2020, Behavior, News, Newsletter, SEL

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Self-regulation isn’t just an at school social emotional learning activity. Self-regulation is important for the whole family. Teaching self regulation at home is necessary because children develop the ability to self-regulate by being around self-regulating adults. It’s crucial…...

November 10, 2020

13 November 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Children who are breastfed for three months or more develop fewer behavioural difficulties than those who are not, research suggests. They are less prone to social and emotional setbacks such as bouts of anxiety, struggles forming friendships, or problems…...

November 9, 2020

13 November 2020, COVID, Newsletter, OCD

[Source Science Daily] Many children and young people with obsessive thoughts and compulsions experience that their OCD, anxiety and depressive symptoms worsen during a crisis such as COVID-19. This is shown by a new research result from Aarhus University and the Centre…...

November 9, 2020

13 November 2020, Handwriting, Newsletter, Prewriting, Scissor Skills, Thanksgiving

[Source: Your Therapy Source] This generous freebie is from the complete Thanksgiving Prewriting and Shapes packet. You will get access to 9 pages of themed prewriting lines and shapes to cut out with scissors. Sign up to receive the weekly email newsletter and…...

November 9, 2020

13 November 2020, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] The Coronavirus pandemic has presented us with many challenges. One of these challenges is finding new and different ways to work with kids outside of the traditional in person routines we were used too. The good news is there…...

November 9, 2020

13 November 2020, Article, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Spark for Autism] At 21, Jonny is a loving son, strong and handsome, says his proud mother, Jill Escher. He also has severe autism, which affects almost every aspect of his life. When he’s frustrated, anxious, or experiencing an emotion that…...