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What the Coronavirus Means for IEPs This Year

August 17, 2020

21 August 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] As a school year like no other gets underway, the laws surrounding individualized education programs remain unchanged and experts say parents should fight for the services their kids need. While the details may look different — with IEP meetings…...

August 17, 2020

21 August 2020, Balance, News, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Recent research was conducted to determine the effects of exercise programs in improving the balance skills of children with intellectual disabilities. Deficits in balance abilities can results in an increased risk for falls. A meta-analysis from 10 studies…...

August 17, 2020

21 August 2020, Fine Motor Activities, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: I want to thank my daughter, Jaime, a pre-OT student for recommending this terrific YouTube channel!! [Source: Adam the OT] “HELP!” Encourage your child to be the hero and rescue their favourite toy with this fun and effective motor skills…...

August 17, 2020

21 August 2020, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Autism Little Learners] by Tara Tuchel This social story is free, and permission is given by Tara to distribute, copy and use as you wish. When able, give please credit to Autism Little Learners or Tara Tuchel and refer people to…...

August 17, 2020

21 August 2020, Article, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: The 74] by Lindsay E. Jones This spring marked three years since the groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling on a case involving a fifth-grader with autism, Endrew F. The decision set a new standard: School districts must provide an education that allows…...

August 13, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 14 August 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 21 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…...

August 12, 2020

14 August 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are interviewing Speech-Language Pathologists for a Clinical Fellowship in the San Antonio area. * Full-time position with benefits * School-based position (currently doing teletherapy but must live locally) * You’ll be…...

August 12, 2020

14 August 2020, Job, Newsletter, School Psychologist

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Want to start the school year off with a working vacation in Beautiful Southern Oregon? We are seeking a school psychologist for this coming 2020/21 school year. Southern Oregon enjoys over 200…...

August 12, 2020

14 August 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking for a fantastic job opportunity close to DC without the crazy traffic? PediaStaff needs a great Speech-Language Pathologist to work full-time hours with a district in Waldorf, MD, about…...

August 12, 2020

14 August 2020, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Make some gorgeous DIY colored sticks for counting, creative picture making, dominoes games and more! They’re such a fun, open-ended loose part for free play and learning and would make a great gift or addition to the classroom…...