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OT Corner: Saving the Drama for Broadway

December 11, 2018

Anxiety, Article, OT, School Psych, SPD

By: Loren Shlaes, OTR/L Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique Children with low arousal levels are constantly looking for ways to increase their energy so that they can be more alert. Unfortunately, especially when they’re at school and stuck sitting in one place…...

December 11, 2018

14 December 2018, Early Intervention, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] Babies younger than 6 months of age do not recognize their mothers watching their mobile phones. Babies recognize a face from profile view after 6 months of age. Longitudinally testing 14 babies every month during the first 3 to…...

December 10, 2018

News of the Week, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] Researchers have found “different patterns” in brain scans among children who record heavy smart device and video game use, according to initial data from a major ongoing US study. The first wave of information from the $300 million National…...

December 10, 2018

14 December 2018, Article, Bimanual Skills, Cerebral Pas, OT, PT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Research in Developmental Disabilities published research on the benefits of structured bimanual skill practice. Twenty children with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (CP) participated in the study in order to determine the importance of skill progression during intensive bimanual practice…...

December 10, 2018

14 December 2018, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] The California Department of Education has suspended the certification of a private El Dorado Hills school where a teen with autism stopped breathing after being restrained by staff. The 13-year-old student subsequently died. The state agency announced late last…...

December 7, 2018

7 December 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Calling all adventure-seeking Speech-Language Pathologists! PediaStaff is currently accepting applications for SLP-CFYs and SLP-CCCs to join our team in the Last Frontier: Alaska! If it’s variety you seek, look no further. Our Alaskan clients are offering itinerant, contract and direct hire opportunities…...

December 7, 2018

7 December 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are interviewing Speech-Language Pathologists to complete the 2018-19 School Year in the San Antonio area! We have three openings available, two in elementary schools, one in a high school setting. *…...

December 7, 2018

7 December 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Start the New Year with a new opportunity! We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for a therapist-owned private practice providing occupational, physical, speech therapy, and nutrition services to children with special…...

PT Corner: Reindeer Boot Camp

December 5, 2018

10 December 2021, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] If you are looking for a fun gross motor-themed activity to try this December Reindeer boot camp is a must! It’s a really fun way to work on gross motor skills with a holiday theme. In reindeer boot camp…...

December 5, 2018

7 December 2018, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Room News] As the holidays approach, I’m very excited to pull out my holiday toys. Dollar Tree has a new type of empty holiday ornaments this year that are perfect for speech therapy. If you’re new around here, start by…...