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Fewer LGBTQ Teens Plagued by Suicidal Thoughts, But Rates Still High

February 10, 2020

14 February 2020, Depression, News, Newsletter, School Psych, Self Harm, Suicide

[Source: Medical X-Press] Suicidal behavior is declining among U.S. teenagers who identify as LGBTQ, but the problem remains pervasive. That’s the conclusion of two new studies that tracked trends among U.S. teenagers over the past couple of decades. Over the years, more…...

February 10, 2020

14 February 2020, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Do you work with children who are on the autism spectrum? Are you aware that autism exercise programs have shown the potential to reduce stereotypic behaviors? Researchers recently conducted a student to investigate how autism exercise programs can…...

February 10, 2020

14 Fevbruary 2020, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] The risk of ADHD was 34 percent higher in children whose mother had a vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy than in those children whose mother’s vitamin D level was sufficient during the first and second trimesters. The result was…...

February 10, 2020

14 February 2020, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] On Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, an actor with Down syndrome joined the ranks of A-listers to present an Academy Award. Zack Gottsagen, who has the chromosomal disorder, took the stage Sunday night to announce the Oscar for…...

Six Flags Now Autism Certified

February 10, 2020

14 February 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Six Flags Entertainment Corporation across the country has earned the Certified Autism Center designation at all 26 of its North American park locations. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards partnered with the theme park company to…...

February 6, 2020

7 ;, 7 February 2020, Article, Newsletter, OT, SPD

Thank you to Lindsey of Raising a Sensory Smart Child for recommending this article [Source: The Child Mind Institute] by Beth Arky Jodi and Matt were mystified. At 2, their son, Paul, was behaving in ways no parenting book had described: knocking…...

February 6, 2020

7 February 2020, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking for a position working in a school? We have what you are looking for! Occupational Therapist needed 24 hours/wk (3 days/wk) starting ASAP at a year-round school in Chicago.…...

February 5, 2020

7 February 2020, Article, Book, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP

By: Suzanne Herman, M.Ed., CCC-SLP Copyright 2011. Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it appeared on her weblog Books are an excellent source for therapy ideas and expanding a child’s speech and language skills. For more information on using…...

February 5, 2020

7 February 2020, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Ready to live in one of the most exciting cities in the country? We have a need for a dynamic Physical Therapist to work in a pediatric clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada.…...

February 5, 2020

7 February 2020, Activity, Hand Strengthening, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] This easy Valentine’s Day craft was inspired by these hole punch snowflakes we posted years ago. What I love about these hearts aren’t just that they are pretty , they are so simple and are a craft that you…...