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November 12, 2019

15 November 2019, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Therapy Tool Box] It’s time for a warm holiday gathering, and traditional family favorites are making their way to the Thanksgiving table. But where is the turkey? Find out in this richly illustrated picture book about a vegan family’s Thanksgiving.…...

November 12, 2019

15 November 2019, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Ataxia means the loss of coordination of body movements. Acute cerebellar ataxia is a disorder in children that causes a sudden loss of coordination. It is relatively prevalent in children, especially following an infection or serious illness. Most…...

November 11, 2019

15 November 2019, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] The experience of stress and fears upon hospitalization is frequent with pediatric patients. A new study of pediatric patients at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital reveals that a program called MagicAid helps significantly reduce both patient and caregiver (parent) anxiety…...

November 11, 2019

15 November 2019, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] Andrew Echeguren, 26, had his first psychotic episode when he was 15. He was working as an assistant coach at a summer soccer camp for kids when the lyrics coming out of his iPod suddenly morphed into racist and…...

November 11, 2019

15 November 2019, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Pennsylvania officials this week announced a $1 million fine against insurance giant UnitedHealthcare for denial of, or sometimes failure to pay, customers’ claims relating to mental health care. UnitedHealthcare also inaccurately calculated consumers’ total out-of-pocket costs for claims relating…...

November 11, 2019

15 November 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Fine motor skills and math abilities in children have been investigated by researchers to determine their associations with one another. Do fine motor skill abilities effect the development of math skills? Is the development of math skills associated…...

November 11, 2019

15 November 2019, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Four out of five children say they feel more confident in themselves after spending time participating in outdoor activities, according to new UCL research. The study, commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts, examined 451 children across 12 areas of England who took…...

November 8, 2019

8 November 2019, Job, Newsletter, Special Ed

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 A Short term LBS1 teaching position has opened in the vicinity of North Chicago near Ravenwood. We need an LBS1 Special Education teacher that can work with severe and profound emotionally disturbed students in…...

November 7, 2019

8 November 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are seeking an Occupational Therapist for the gorgeous Sacramento area. You will work 20 minutes south of Sacramento with elementary through high school-aged children. * We need an Occupational Therapist to…...

November 7, 2019

8 November 2019, BCBA, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Ever wonder what it would be like to live in one of the best places in the country? Once again, Money Magazine has named Rockville, MD one of the top 50 cities in the United States…...