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November 12, 2018

16 November 2018, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Earlier research indicated an association between zinc and autism. However, until now, understanding the connection has been challenging. A new study, published in Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, suggests that a zinc deficiency in early childhood may contribute to…...

November 8, 2018

9 November 2018, Job, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Looking for an exciting new job opportunity working in the schools 1 to 1 with one student? We have a great position for a Sign Language Interpreter near Kent for the remainder…...

Where’s the Turkey Free Book Companion

November 8, 2018

9 November 2018, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Therapy Tool Box] It’s time for a warm holiday gathering, and traditional family favorites are making their way to the Thanksgiving table. But where is the turkey? Find out in this richly illustrated picture book about a vegan family’s Thanksgiving.…...

November 8, 2018

9 November 2018, Article, Newsletter

[Source: Mary Barbera.com] Many children with autism struggle with and have poor eye contact. Both parents and professionals often wonder if we should focus on teaching eye contact, and, if so, how to teach this important nonverbal skill. Today I’m going to…...

November 7, 2018

9 November 2018, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Mind Shift] Marijuana, it seems, is not a performance-enhancing drug. That is, at least, not among young people, and not when the activity is learning. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry finds that when adolescents stop using marijuana – even for just…...

Easy Color Matching Activity

November 7, 2018

9 November 2018, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: School Time Snippets] Here’s a low-prep color matching activity for little ones! Great for fine motor skills and visual discrimination! Perfect to put together for quiet time, meal prep, or while working with older kids! Set up this easy matching activity…...

November 7, 2018

9 November 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 An organized and compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist is needed in Early Childhood Intervention in Houston, TX. You’ll work with children ages birth-3 with a dynamic and established organization who always seeks talented professionals…...

SLP Corner: Data Collection Made Easier

November 7, 2018

9 November 2018, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source; Doyle Speech Works] I’m a “tally-er.” I’ve always kept my student data using a given-correct model using tally marks. That’s the way I was taught to do it in 1980 and that’s the way I’ve done it up until this school…...

November 7, 2018

16 Se4ptember 2022, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Dinosaur Physical Therapy] The Importance of an Appropriate Shoe for Children with a Wide Range of Pediatric Gait Presentations Shoe Recommendations are among the most common requests I receive from parents as well as other therapists. The proper shoe can make a world of…...

November 6, 2018

9 November 2018, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Rocket OT] It’s been a while since I’ve posted, as I’ve been continuing my journey through Central America. I’ve been trying to maintain some semblance of an exercise routine while I’ve been away, and as most soccer (or football depending on…...