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Dye Easter Eggs in Cool Whip for Finger Lickin’ Sensory Fun!

April 18, 2019

19 April 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Passion for Savings.com] If you are looking for a fun way way to dye Easter Eggs here’s How to Dye Easter Eggs with Cool Whip! This is a fun way to get the kids involved and a twist on a classic…...

April 17, 2019

19 April 2019, Job, Newsletter, Social Worker

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 2019-2020 Licensed School Social Worker is needed to work full time for the upcoming school year in the north Chicago area near Belmont Gardens!! If you are looking to work in a…...

April 17, 2019

19 April 2019, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Excellent Opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist at a therapist-owned, multidisciplinary state-of-the-art outpatient clinic. This clinic has an established client base, so you’ll be able to start full-time. * Direct-hire long term position…...

April 16, 2019

19 April 2019, Newsletter, PT, TBI

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers have found that abnormal performance on the Romberg balance test can indicate that children and adolescents will experience prolonged symptoms following sports-related concussion. Concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury. In most cases, symptoms of concussion…...

April 16, 2019

[Source: Science Daily] Learning how to tie a shoe or shoot a basketball isn’t easy, but the brain somehow integrates sensory signals that are critical to coordinating movements so you can get it right. Now, scientists have discovered that sensory signals in…...

CDC Finds More Preschoolers Have Autism

April 16, 2019

19 April 2019, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] New federal figures indicate that autism prevalence among young children is on the rise. The number of 4-year-olds with the developmental disorder increased from 1 in 75 children in 2010 to 1 in 59 kids in 2014, according to…...

April 16, 2019

19 April 2019, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology published a longitudinal study on 290 children with cerebral palsy aged 18 months to 5 years of age. The study examined the relationship of self-care in preschool children with cerebral palsy and manual ability.…...

April 15, 2019

19 April 2019, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Childhood 101] This simple obstacle course has been a source of so many laughs with both of my girls since we set it up under our backyard patio. The idea is to travel through the web inspired series of obstacles without…...

April 15, 2019

19 April 2019, Newsletter, School Nurse, School Psych

[Source: School-Based Health Alliance] Dr. Jennifer Salerno has learned a lot about connecting with teens through her clinical work as a nurse practitioner in school-based health centers (SBHCs). She’s created trainings and online content to help professionals talk to teens and help…...

April 15, 2019

19 April 2019, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Edutopia] It’s always awe-inspiring when students take hold of a project and are given the power to lead it. They set goals, delegate, lead discussions, and critique each other’s work as if that were a normal process. I’ve just seen this…...