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Worth Repeating: Is Your Teen with ADHD Ready to Drive?

March 5, 2019

9 March 2019, ADHD, Article, Newsletter

[Source: Philly.com] Although learning to drive may be a rite of passage for most teens, teens with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may need extra help in navigating the road to licensure. The symptoms of ADHD – difficulty with attention, challenges with emotion…...

The ABCs of Pediatric Physical Therapy

March 5, 2019

9 March 2019, Article, Nerwsletter, PT, Tip or Resource

This document was created by The Section on Pediatrics at APTA (American Physical Therapy Association)It is an excellent resource to tuck away when asked for a concise description or explanation of what you do, whether it be from parents, colleagues or others…...

March 5, 2019

9 March 2019, Career, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are working with a client near the Huntsville area who is need of a Physical Therapist to join their team on a full time basis. * The clinic treats children of all…...

March 5, 2019

9 March 2019, CP, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Medical X-Press] Understanding the progression from the stepping reflex to independent walking could help find new therapies for children with cerebral palsy (CP) – a movement disability caused by brain damage before, during or shortly after birth. A baby’s first steps…...

March 4, 2019

9 March 2019, News, Newsletter, TBI

[Source: Science Daily] Each year in the United States, more than 600,000 children are seen in emergency rooms due to traumatic brain injury, a disruption to the normal function of the brain caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head.…...

March 4, 2019

9 March 2019, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] The study adds further evidence to support the idea that an individual’s biological makeup plays a significant role in whether or not they develop an addictive disorder. Adolescence and young adulthood is an important time in a person’s development.…...

How Do We Follow the Rhythm of Language

March 4, 2019

9 March 2019, Article, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] How is our speech shaped by what we hear? The answer varies, depending on the make-up of our brain’s pathways, a team of neuroscientists has found. The research, which maps how we synchronize our words with the rhythm of…...

Working With Dually Classified Learners

March 4, 2019

9 March 2019, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Edutopia] Many students in special education struggle with language. Those diagnosed with special needs who are also English language learners (ELLs) have specific, unique needs. These dually classified learners are identified with a disability and are eligible for both special education…...

25 Spring Picture Books!

February 28, 2019

2 March 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flash Cards] My crocuses are up which means one thing. Spring is on its way! I thought I would gather some of the Spring books I will be sharing with my students as well as other favorites…...

February 28, 2019

2 March 2019, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Does your dream job include a coastal destination? If so, check out this Full-time Pediatric Outpatient Speech-Language Pathologist opportunity located in Savannah, GA. Take a stroll down Savannah Beach or get your…...