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Study Shows Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping in Healthy Babies
February 12, 2019
15 February 2019, News, Newsletter
[Source:  Medical X-Press] A five-minute delay in the clamping of healthy infants’ umbilical cords results in increased iron stores and brain myelin in areas important for early-life functional development, a new University of Rhode Island nursing study has found. “When we wait…...
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Learning a Second Alphabet for a First Language
February 12, 2019
15 February 2019, News, Newsletter, SLP
[Source:  Science Daily] A part of the brain that maps letters to sounds can acquire a second, visually distinct alphabet for the same language, according to a study of English speakers. The research challenges theoretical constraints on the range of visual forms…...
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Congress Considers Renewal Of Autism Act
February 12, 2019
15 February 2018, Autism, News, Newsletter
[Source:  Disability Scoop] Lawmakers are looking to secure over $1 billion in the coming years for federal efforts to address the needs of people with autism, including additional support for adults on the spectrum. A bill introduced late last week in the…...
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OT Corner: Potty Training and the Sensory Defensive Pre-Schooler
February 11, 2019
15 February 2019, Newsletter, OT, SPD
  [Source:  SPD Blogger Network] Reprinted with permission of the SPD Blogger Network by “Reinventing Mommy” This post isn’t for the faint of heart.  Two words – two little words – that can strike fear into the hearts of every special needs…...
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Study Finds Younger Kids Missing Out on ADHD Treatment and Support
February 11, 2019
15 February 2019, ADHD, News, Newsletter
[Source:  Medical X-Press] Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are missing out on assessment and treatment according to new research by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Contrary to popular perceptions, the study of early to mid-primary school aged children across Melbourne…...
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Cerebral Palsy At Center Of Netflix Comedy
February 11, 2019
15 February 2019, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter, Special Education
[Source:  Disability Scoop] The forthcoming Netflix comedy “Special” is loosely based on the life of its star, Ryan O’Connell. (Netflix) Netflix is picking up a comedy series about a man with cerebral palsy that has the backing of a “Big Bang Theory”…...
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OT/PT Corner 10 Most Popular Freebies from Your Therapy Source
February 11, 2019
15 February 2019, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT
[Source: Your Therapy Source] Have you seen our free stuff page? How about the more free stuff page? They are both completely overwhelming. Sooner or later I need to reorganize but since that sounds super boring, I decided to highlight some of the best.…...
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How the Brain Responds to Texture
February 11, 2019
15 February 2019, News, Newsletter
[Source:  Medical X-Press] Our hands and fingertips are amazingly sensitive to texture. We can easily distinguish coarse sandpaper from smooth glass, but we also pick up more subtle differences across a wide range of textures, like the slick sheen of silk or…...
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Hot, New Job – School-Based OT Yakima, WA
February 7, 2019
8 February 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099    Are you looking to secure a job now in the beautiful Yakima area for the remainder of the 2018-2019 school year? PediaStaff needs you for an OT position, and we are able to…...
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Hot, New Job – Pediatric Physical Therapist – Burlingame, CA
February 7, 2019
8 February 2019, Job, Newsletter
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099    Are you a West Bay Area Pediatric PT? We are seeking a Physical Therapist for a pediatric clinic-based position in Burlingame. This clinic provides physical and occupational therapy services for kids from 0-22 years…...
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