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SLP Corner: Tips for Making a Successful Cleft Palate Team Referral

October 3, 2018

5 October 2018, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHA Leader Live] A school-based speech-language pathologist is assessing Eleanor, age 6, when she notes an unusual articulation pattern and nasal quality to Eleanor’s speech. Although Eleanor does not have a cleft palate, the SLP has concerns about palatal function and…...

October 3, 2018

5 October 2018, News, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Parents play a key role in supporting children to maximize their potential at school. As we all know, what goes on in the home greatly affects what goes on at school and vice versa. Recent research on over…...

October 2, 2018

5 October 2018, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Parenting Science] Little kids sometimes say goofy things. They sometimes say things that aren’t true. But being goofy or mistaken isn’t the same thing as telling a lie. As commonly understood, the act of lying requires both insincerity and the intention…...

PT Corner: Bingo Yoga

October 2, 2018

5 March 2021, Article, Newsletter, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Starfish Therapies] We love yoga! We talked a little about some of the ways we do yoga with our kids in this post. Warning – it may look different than any yoga practice you’ve done! In addition the benefits for the mind,…...

October 2, 2018

5 October 2018, Book, Literacy, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Childhood 101] Who is in your family? This is a common question explored in the classrooms and homes of preschool and kindergarten children the world over. Fortunately, there are books available today representing a diverse range of families and this list…...

Fine Motor Apple Activity

October 2, 2018

5 October 2018, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Teaching Mama] Here’s a quick and easy fine motor apple activity. Instead of using real apples, you will make a simple activity using a paper bowl, yarn, and pom poms! This activity is a fun, hands-on way to practice fine motor…...

October 2, 2018

5 October 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Adolescents require 8-10 hours of sleep at night for optimal health, according to sleep experts, yet more than 70 percent of high school students get less than that. Previous studies have demonstrated that insufficient sleep in youth can result…...

October 2, 2018

5 October 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] When the music flips on, something electric strikes 14-year-old Nick Motlomelo’s long limbs. His hips swivel, his body bends, his shoulders shimmy. Sometimes the magic happens on cue, in sync with the rest of the performers putting on a…...

Patterning Activities for Preschool

October 1, 2018

5 October 2018, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Pre-K Pages] Patterning skills develop as preschoolers have experiences with patterns in different ways. Identifying patterns, noticing similarities and differences, and creating repeating patterns are important skills for math and literacy development. These activities can help your preschoolers develop these important skills. Read the…...

October 1, 2018

5 October 2018, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Futurity] If you’ve ever felt nauseous before an important presentation, or foggy after a big meal, then you know the power of the gut-brain connection. Scientists now believe that a surprising array of conditions, including appetite disorders, obesity, arthritis, and depression,…...