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October 20, 2020

23 October 2020, Fine Mot, Halloween, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a simple game that requires paper, pencil and one die. Player one rolls a die. To start your drawing you must roll a #1. When you roll the #1, you can draw the first item. Next…...

Monster Fine Motor Game

October 20, 2020

23 October 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] It’s MONSTER TIME! Halloween is at the end of this month and monsters are a fun way to incorporate the theme into fine motor practice. This monster fine motor game requires fine motor skills to fill in the adorable green…...

October 20, 2020

23 October 2020, Halloween, Newsletter, SPD, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands on As We Grow] I love a good sensory activity! Halloween is a great time of year to get a little messy, too. This fun Halloween shaving cream sensory activity is the perfect combo of messy fun and holiday spirit!…...

Pool Noodles in the Classroom

October 19, 2020

23 October 2020, Balance, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] I love pool noodles for so many things besides swimming. They make great obstacle courses, balance challenges and more! Have you ever used pool noodles in the classroom? Here are four quick and easy hacks to help with…...

October 19, 2020

23 October 2020, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations, may play a role as well. The exploratory study…...

October 19, 2020

23 October 2020, News, Newsletter, phonological awareness, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Understanding sounds in language is a critical building block for child literacy, yet this skill is often overlooked. Researchers from Michigan State University have developed a new software tool to assess children’s phonological awareness — or, how they process…...

October 19, 2020

23 October 2020, ADHD, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Healthline] High consumption of fructose may stimulate impulsivity and aggression, behaviors similar to the foraging response in animals. Fructose is a source of energy. But in many animals, it also triggers a foraging response, similar to what occurs in starvation. Many…...

October 19, 2020

22 October 2020, ADHD, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early. The findings…...

October 14, 2020

"Tip or Resource", COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 30 of our special e-letter, “Teaching & Therapy Resources for Homebound Families” (Did you miss our previous issues?| Read them HERE) Each week, this e-mailer features new resources, articles about this bizarre time we are living in, and…...

October 14, 2020

16 October 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: Footwear News] For people with disabilities, finding footwear that not only fits, but is also fashionable can often be challenging — so Ugg and Zappos set out to change that. Just this week, the sheepskin boot brand and the online retailer’s Zappos…...