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Activity of the Week: The Inside of an Apple Craft

August 7, 2019

28 August 2021, Back to School, Fall, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: I Heart Crafty Things] Apples are one of my daughter’s favorite snacks! She loves when we slice it open and she sees the fun star seed shape inside, so we decided to make this darling Apple Craft that gives a unique…...

SLP Corner: With a Bit of Grace

August 7, 2019

22 February 2013, Article, Fluency, Newsletter, SLP, Stuttering

by Kim Lewis, M. Ed., CCC-SLP When I was in grad school, our campus clinic saw a high percentage of fluency clients. One of the clinical supervisors was passionate about this area of our field and, as a result, I had the…...

Back to School WH- Game Board

August 7, 2019

9 August 2019, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Time Fun] I still have another 3-4 weeks left of summer but I know some of you are coming close to that back to school season. I want to try and post back to school ideas to help get you prepared! …...

August 7, 2019

9 August 2019, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

Editor’s Note: Thank you to NASP for sharing this article on their Facebook page. Please support our contributors and visit the NASP Facebook Page. [Source: The Atlantic] The first time I heard a preschooler explaining a classmate’s disruptive behavior, I was surprised…...

August 7, 2019

9 August 2019, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Well folks, the time has officially come for back to school again! Every year that goes by I feel like the summer goes faster and faster. When school does start back up again, I do find it much…...

August 7, 2019

9 August 2019, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] The school year is upon us! It’s a busy time with lots of new friends and routines. Physical activity and motor planning skills are still a must even in the first few weeks of school. Combining movement and learning…...

August 6, 2019

News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: NBC News] In a move to bring “more diversity to the keyboard,” Apple released new “disability-themed” emojis Tuesday that will be available in the fall. Users of iPhones will soon be able to send a guide dog, an ear with a hearing…...

August 5, 2019

9 August 2019, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: The Conversation] Imagine that your son Tommy is about to turn two. He is a shy and sweet little boy, but his behaviors can be unpredictable. He throws the worst temper tantrums, sometimes crying and screaming inconsolably for an hour. The…...

August 5, 2019

9 August 2019, Newsletter, TBI

[Source: Medical X-Press] A team of international scientists, including Melbourne researchers, has found blood samples can help gauge the severity of children’s brain injuries, indicating which children will recover and which will need ongoing support. The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), working…...

August 5, 2019

9 August 2019, Assistive Technology, AT, News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: NBC12.com] (WWBT) – In an effort to make shopping easier for families who have children with mobility restrictions, Wegmans now offers an easier and safer way to grocery shop with the launch of specialized shopping carts in all of their stores.…...