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Hot, New Job! School-Based Occupational Therapist – Genoa, IL

October 23, 2019

25 October 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 New full-time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in the quad city area. Seeking an organized and energetic Occupational Therapist to work with kids in a therapeutic day school setting in Genoa, IL.…...

October 23, 2019

Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Autism Classroom News and Resources] If you have followed this blog for any time, you know I’m pretty student-centered. If you’ve ever asked me a question, you know my answer is often, “It depends on the student.” So, not surprisingly, I’m…...

October 23, 2019

25 October 2019, Early Intervention, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] One in every 68 children in the United States has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that results in difficulty socializing and communicating needs and desires, and often is accompanied by restricted interests or activities. Research has shown…...

October 22, 2019

25 October 2019, Art Therapy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Colors of Play] Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental issues use Social Stories in order to better understand the nuances of interpersonal communication. Originally designed in 1991 by Carol Gray, Social Stories model appropriate social interaction by describing…...

October 22, 2019

25 October 2019, Article, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: Today is the International Stuttering Awareness Day. Please enjoy this article was written by a student for students. It would be a great one to share with your kiddos who stutter. [Source: American Institute for Stuttering] Hi my name…...

October 22, 2019

1 October 2021, Gross Motor Skills, Halloween, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands on As We Grow] With Halloween only days away, my kids are asking me every day how much longer until Halloween. We’ve been doing lots of fun activities around Halloween themes. I really should have done a Halloween countdown! Next year……...

October 22, 2019

25 October 2019, Language, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

by Kristin Cummings, M.S. CCC-SLP I love fall and I love Halloween! Even more, I love the story, Where’s My Mummy? by Carolyn Crimi. I use this book every October with my speech and language students. This is an adorable, not…...

Halloween Bat Dice Drawing

October 22, 2019

25 October 2019, Fine Mot, Halloween, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a simple game that requires paper, pencil and one die. Player one rolls a die. To start your drawing you must roll a #1. When you roll the #1, you can draw the first item. Next…...

October 22, 2019

25 October 2019, Newsletter, SPD, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands on As We Grow] I love a good sensory activity! Halloween is a great time of year to get a little messy, too. This fun Halloween shaving cream sensory activity is the perfect combo of messy fun and holiday spirit!…...

October 22, 2019

1 October 2021, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands On As We Grow] Tis the season for pumpkins, apples, skeleton bones, costumes, and bats. Yes, bats! Have fun learning about those cute (okay, maybe creepy) fluffy mammals that fly through the air with these batty crafts, snacks, and activities. Read the…...