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July 31, 2018

3 August 2018, More great ideas from Jenn at Crazy Speech World!, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Crazy Speech World] Confession time…I’m a terrible singer. Like, turrible. But I don’t let that stop me (Follow your dreams, people) from belting out my own little diddies and dance moves in my therapy sessions. Why? Mostly because it draws attention and…...

DIY Window Cling Movement Game

July 31, 2018

3 August 2018, News, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] We love a good DIY project here at The Inspired Treehouse, especially one that’s cheap and easy! We think this one could be a really fun idea for an occupational or physical therapy session, or for a teacher to…...

July 31, 2018

3 August 2018, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Playful Otter] Work on visual scanning, visual memory, figure-ground, manual dexterity, executive functioning skills, process skills, socialization skills, play and leisure exploration and participation In the box: 40 pictures of Curious George, 30 plastic chips This is a pretty straight-forward…...

July 31, 2018

3 August 2018, Fine Motor Skills, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Do you provide push-in or collaborative treatment sessions as a school-based Occupational Therapist? Many school-based therapists do provide related services in this manner to help improve carryover of services. Occupational Therapist Ingrid C. King, MScOT, completed a research…...

July 30, 2018

3 August 2018, Article, SLP

[Source: Leader Live Blog] July is officially Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness month, but I celebrate craniofacial awareness every month. Working with a team of more than a dozen medical and dental professionals, I follow nearly 2,000 patients with craniofacial differences through yearly evaluations, from…...

July 30, 2018

3 August 2018, Autism, OT, SPD

[Source: Best Practice Autism.com] Unusual sensory responses (i.e., sensory over-responsivity, sensory under-responsivity, and sensory seeking) are relatively common in autism (ASD). While no single type of sensory problem is consistently associated with ASD, one of the most commonly reported challenges for people with autism…...

July 30, 2018

3 August 2018, News, Newsletter, Special Ed

[Source: Disability Scoop] Federal officials say that fewer than half of states are adequately meeting their obligations to serve students with disabilities under special education law. Just 21 states received the “meets requirements” designation in an annual compliance review conducted by the…...

July 30, 2018

3 August 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Dallas Morning News via Disability Scoop] Three-year-old Annalynne Magallon has cerebral palsy, but her family is ineligible for Medicaid to help pay for her care because her father earns too much at the Fort Worth Police Department. “He’s putting criminals away…...

How Stimulants for ADHD Treatment Work

July 30, 2018

3 August 2018, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Science Daily] Stimulant medications are an effective treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In the classroom, parents and teachers say that medications like methylphenidate (MPH) can reduce symptoms and improve behavior. Although stimulants have been in use for decades to treat ADHD…...

July 30, 2018

3 August 2018, Newsletter, School Nursing

[Source: NASN] Enjoy the documents below from NASN. Click on the images to enlarge or download. Also offered by NASN is a template letter from the school nurse regarding back-to-school vaccinations. And, from the American Lung Association, a Back to School with Asthma Checklist.…...