Monthly Archive
October 16, 2018
[Source:  Your Therapy Source] If you are a parent or teacher, you might wonder how to help children with low muscle tone.  As pediatric therapists, we often work with children who have hypotonia or low muscle tone.  Children who have low muscle…...
October 16, 2018
[Source: Smart Speech Therapy] In my previous posts, I’ve shared my thoughts about picture books being an excellent source of materials for assessment and treatment purposes. They can serve as narrative elicitation aids for children of various ages and intellectual abilities, ranging from pre-K through fourth grade.  They…...
[Source:  And Next Comes L] Getting a hair cut is a big deal to kids with autism or sensory issues. Many families struggle to find a hair stylist who is understanding and patient. One who can understand the sensory sensitivities that go…...
October 15, 2018
[Source: Science Daily] Each year, more than 3 million children in primary and high school play tackle football in the United States. Growing concern about the possible negative effects of repetitive sub-concussive head impacts led to an increased number of physicians and…...
[Source:  Teaching Mama] I have to admit that I have an obsession with using contact paper for activities. It can be used in so many ways for learning! Today I’m sharing how I used it to create a four seasons tree activity.…...
October 15, 2018
[Source:  Science Daily] A research team has discovered that abnormal vision in childhood can affect the development of higher-level brain areas responsible for things such as attention. The researchers from the University of Waterloo, University of British Columbia, and the University of Auckland…...
[Source: Childhood 101] Memory or Concentration is such a great first game to play with older toddlers or preschoolers – though school-aged kids can get so much out of it too! That’s because success in Memory relies upon children remembering where they…...
October 11, 2018
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October 11, 2018
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099    We are hiring in San Clemente, “The Spanish City by the Sea” in Orange County, California. We’re in search of a Pediatric Physical Therapist for this family-centered private practice with two locations.…...
October 11, 2018
[Source: Starfish Therapies] I was walking around the clinic yesterday and noticed a therapist getting a child to stand in a bucket. I of course had to stop and see what they were doing because I was intrigued. I had all sorts…...