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SPD Corner: Sensory Processing: Assessment & Intervention Strategies

October 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Article, Autism, Newsletter, Sensory Processing, SPD

[Source: Best Practice Autism] Unusual sensory responses (i.e., sensory over-responsivity, sensory under-responsivity, and sensory seeking) are relatively common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Sensory issues are now included in the DSM-5 ASD symptom criteria for restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior,…...

October 8, 2020

"Tip or Resource", COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 29 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 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Newsletter, PT

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] Finding creative ways to incorporate core strengthening and movement into virtual or in-person sessions can be a challenge. No kid wants to be asked to do crunches or hold a plank. BUT…if you make it fun, almost any…...

October 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, Special Education

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a pediatric clinic position with some diversity in population? Join this rapidly growing therapist-owned company providing outpatient and community-based therapy to pediatrics and some adult/geriatric…...

October 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Activity Tailor] I’m pretty nerdy when it comes to the privilege of voting and I’m thrilled that my entire family will (for the first time) be able to vote in the presidential election. In our family, we vote on lots of stuff—how to…...

October 8, 2020

9 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, Special Education, Sped

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a Special Education Teacher looking for an exciting and new opportunity? Do you enjoy the outdoors and amazing vistas? Are you readily able to move and explore a new region…...

October 7, 2020

Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 This successful private practice is hiring an experienced Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to add to their professional staff * COVID-19 status: Clinic is OPEN and ready to hire someone today! * Full-time Position 40…...

Autumn Shape Craft

October 7, 2020

9 October 2020, Fall, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] One of the best ways for children to learn about shapes is to create with them. Simple collage projects like this shape craft are easy to send home for remote learning or do at the art table…...

October 7, 2020

9 October 2020, Halloween, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Childhood 101] Memory or Concentration is such a great first game to play with older toddlers or preschoolers – though school-aged kids can get so much out of it too! That’s because success in Memory relies upon children remembering where they…...

Pumpkin Balloon Sensory Matching

October 6, 2020

9 October 2020, Fall Activity, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! Try this great fall activity in your class or clinic! It’s Day 18 of our 31 Days of Pumpkin Activities series. This activity was a spin off our Heart Sensory Matching Activity that we did a few years ago.…...