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Study Calls For End To ‘High Functioning Autism’ Label

August 5, 2019

Autism, Newsletter 9 August 2019

[Source: Disability Scoop] A term often used in both clinical and social settings to denote the capabilities of individuals on the autism spectrum should be consigned to the history books, researchers say. “High functioning autism” is a misnomer, according to findings published recently in…...

August 1, 2019

2 August 2019, Job, Newsletter, School Nurse

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We’re hiring for a Licensed School Nurse in the area of Duluth, MN! Job Summary: Promotes health education with school staff students. Coordinates health-related programs and evaluations among students. Provides direction to other health…...

July 31, 2019

2 August 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Techie] They say August is one long Sunday. Here in Massachusetts we still have about a month left until school even starts, so its difficult to see posts from friends across the country who have already started, as well as…...

10 Finger Games to Play!

July 31, 2019

2 August 2019, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Are you ever looking for finger games to play with just your hands? All pediatric therapists love a good game that requires no equipment right? They are great to play to practice finger isolation, timing and dexterity. Try…...

July 31, 2019

2 August 2019, Article, Newsletter, Stuttering

Ask the Expert by Gary Rentschler, PhD, CCC-SLP This article was written for parents of stutterers. It would be an excellent choice to share with the parents of the students you treat. All material Copyright © 2008 The National Stuttering Association Reprinted with…...

July 31, 2019

2 August 2019, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 School Based PT needed for the 2019-20 school year on a full time basis. * You’ll work in a few different schools in the Palmer/Wasilla region * You’ll see a variety of school…...

July 30, 2019

2 August 2019, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, TBI

[Source: Science Daily] A vast report, looking at the products and activities associated with non-fatal traumatic brain injuries for youngsters aged up to 19, in 66 US hospitals’ emergency departments, has revealed that floors, beds and American football are posing some of…...

July 30, 2019

2 August 2019, Newsletter, Special Ed, Special Education

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are seeking a Special Education Teacher for the Salinas, CA area. Central California is home to beautiful destinations such as Carmel-By-the-Sea, the Monterey Zoo, and flourishing vineyards. * Enjoy this location…...

July 30, 2019

2 August 2019, Bilingualism, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] People often say that babies are like little sponges —with their ability to soak up language quickly and easily. Yet much of the early research on language acquisition has focused on young infants learning only one language. This research was guided by…...

July 30, 2019

2 August 2019, Article, Newsletter, SPD

By: Cat Lichtenbelt Copyright 2011. Reprinted with the express permission of Sensory Flow as it appeared on their website August 11, 2011 Editor’s Note: This article was written for parents, but we are including it on our blog because we thought it…...