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Motor Planning, Autism and Catching Skills

June 18, 2019

21 June 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Motor Skills, OT, PT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Methodology of the Study on Motor Planning and Autism The researchers compared 15 children with ASD and 15 age- and gender-matched typically developing children to determine the sensorimotor control of arm movements and postural adjustments during ball catching.…...

June 17, 2019

21 June 2019, Article, Down Syndrome, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Visual Supports

All material Copyright © March 2009 The Down Syndrome Centre Reprinted with the express permission of the Down Syndrome Centre as originally published on their website. By: Marinet vanVuren Marinet vanVuren is a South African born Speech and Language Therapist. For the…...

June 17, 2019

21 June 2019, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Developmental disorders are neurologically-based conditions that affect the acquisition of specific skills such as attention, memory, language and social interaction. Although they have a genetic cause, this is often difficult to detect through standard genetic analysis of the parents.…...

June 17, 2019

21 June 2019, News, Newsletter

[Source: Baby Gaga] Kohl’s is making it easier for families from all walks of life to find exactly what they need at their stores. That’s because the company’s new adaptive apparel line is looking to help the differently-abled community to shop for clothes that…...

June 14, 2019

14 Juhne 2019, Job, Newsletter, TVI

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired looking for a new position? We need a teacher to work approximately 32 hours/week in a school in the Renton area for a…...

June 13, 2019

14 June 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking for a fantastic pediatric opportunity? We are searching for a community-based pediatric Occupational Therapist in Dover, Delaware. The perfect candidate will enjoy a healthy pace with a positive work environment,…...

June 13, 2019

14 June 2019, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Do you love the Charter School setting? Exciting San Jose is where we are seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist for the 2019/2020 school year. * Speech-Language Pathologist will cover two campuses in San Jose;…...

June 13, 2019

14 June 2019, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Chapel Hill Snippets] A long time ago, I blogged about a boat craft I did with the kids using Pictello. This was a great activity, and Pictello has only gotten better through the years. I used this activity again this summer…...

DIY Paper Water Bombs (Fun Origami)

June 13, 2019

14 June 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Red Ted Art] Oh yes, summer is JUST around the corner and with the warmer weather heading our way…why not check out these fabulously fun DIY Water Bombs make from, yes PAPER!! Learn More at Red Ted Art! …...

June 13, 2019

14 June 2019, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Voice Disorders

All material Copyright © 09 Gal Levy By: Gal Levy, MS CCC-SLP Gal Levy M.Sc. CCC-SLP, has more than 20 years of experience in clinical treatments of voice, fluency, articulation and tongue mobility. Gal is a founder of a Linkedin voice or…...