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SLP Corner: Targeting Language Through Play

January 29, 2019

8 February 2019, Language, Newsletter, SLP

by: Tej Sohan, M.A., CCC-SLP TSSLD My summer vacation took a bit of a turn. I had every intention of relaxing and using my free time to get organized for the upcoming school year and perhaps even plan my wedding. However, an…...

January 29, 2019

1 April 2022, Article, Autism, Behavior, Newsletter, Self Management

By: Lee A. Wilkinson, PhD, NCSP Introduction The dramatic increase in the number of school-age children identified with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has created a pressing need to design and implement positive behavioral supports in our schools’ classrooms. Autism is much more…...

January 29, 2019

1 Fevruary 2019, Art Therapy, Autism, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Speech Delay, Tip or Resource, Vocabulary

By: Shareka Bentham, SLT copyright 2010, Shareka Bentham, SLT. This blog post has been reprinted with express permission of the author as it appeared on her blog Easy Speech and Language Ideas He may seem like just an ordinary guy but Mr.…...

January 29, 2019

1 Fevruary 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Measured Mom] Fine motor activities are so important to strengthen little hands before they’re ready to do all the writing that’s waiting for them in kindergarten and beyond. Try some of these simple, low-prep activities! For years, I’ve seen fun…...

January 28, 2019

1 February 2019, Article, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] When students press too hard during handwriting tasks, the hand can fatigue, paper can rip and legibility may decrease. Recently, a reader asked for tips and suggestions to help decrease pencil pressure for when students press too hard…...

January 28, 2019

1 February 2019, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

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January 28, 2019

1 February 2019, Article, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP

– by Dianne Joustra, M.S. Ed, Photo by: Zan Smith In 2001, congressional leaders realized a need to develop literacy skills among our nation’s children and as a result, passed the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). While NCLB had its toxic…...

January 25, 2019

25 January 2019, Job, Newsletter, Special Education, Sped

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 If you are a Special Education teacher looking for an exceptional working environment with high school aged students, we need you in Bellevue! We have a great full-time opportunity through the end…...

January 24, 2019

25 January 2019, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

The Literacy Center Education Network is a 501 © (3) non-profit organization with a mission to deliver free, professionally-designed, education material to preschool-age children. Utilizing the power of the Internet, they distribute education material directly to children in their homes, libraries, and…...

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January 24, 2019

25 January 2019, BCBA, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Want your next BCBA position to be one where you feel like part of a cohesive team? This Baltimore-based ABA therapy company is seeking a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide therapeutic ABA services to…...