Monthly Archive
January 14, 2020
[Source:  Science Daily] A team of Princeton researchers has conducted the first study of how baby and adult brains interact during natural play, and they found measurable similarities in their neural activity. In other words, baby and adult brain activity rose and…...
[Source: Disability Scoop] Federal funding for special education will rise the most it has in years under a newly approved government spending plan. The increase comes as part of a $1.4 trillion package signed late last year by President Donald Trump that…...
January 13, 2020
[Source:  Your Therapy Source] Research was recently published on developmental coordination disorder (DCD) and handwriting to better understand handwriting dysfluency in children with DCD.  The study examined the accuracy and consistency of letter production both within and across different writing tasks. Developmental…...
[Source: USA Today] American Girl is starting off the new year with a message of ambition and inclusivity –and a nod to the upcoming summer Olympics. The Mattel-owned company has announced its annual “Girl of the Year,” and 2020’s doll is Joss Kendrick,…...
January 13, 2020
[Source: Disability Scoop] A substantial number of children who meet the criteria for autism are failing to receive a formal diagnosis, according to a new study based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study published late last month in…...
January 13, 2020
[Source Medical X-Press] Knowing that your unborn fetus has congenital heart disease causes such pronounced maternal stress, anxiety and depression that these women’s fetuses end up with impaired development in key brain regions before they are born, according to research published online…...
January 10, 2020
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099    We are seeking a speech-language pathologist for a four day a week (.8) assignment in Corvallis and Lebanon starting immediately until the end of school in June. * Speech-language pathologist will work…...
January 9, 2020
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099    Looking for a slower pace in Virginia? We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for a rural pediatric clinic located in a town named “The Prettiest Town in Virginia”. by Architectural Digest. Virginia is a land…...
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099    Are you a BCBA looking to work in a school setting for the remainder of the current school year? *  You will provide therapy service districtwide *  You will begin as soon…...
January 9, 2020
[Source:  Teaching Mama] It’s important for children to have a lot of time to work on fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are the actions that are performed in the small muscles in the hands, fingers and wrists. Your child practices using fine…...