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June 26, 2018

29 June 2018, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Teaching Mama] The other day I was walking around Target and I spotted a blue star pool noodle. I had to add it to my cart because I knew we could use it in lots of ways. We ended up doing…...

June 26, 2018

29 June 2018, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: We are very sad to hear of Koko’s passing. She taught us so very much about language, learning, grief — and love. Did YOU learn about her in SLP Grad School?? [Source: Time Magazine] by Jeffrey Kluger Koko the gorilla earned…...

June 26, 2018

29 June 2018, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Many studies have shown that musical training can enhance language skills. However, it was unknown whether music lessons improve general cognitive ability, leading to better language proficiency, or if the effect of music is more specific to language processing.…...

June 25, 2018

29 June 2018, Article, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Scientific American] Five years ago, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) established autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as an umbrella term when it published the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), the primary guide to taxonomy in psychiatry. In creating this single…...

June 25, 2018

29 June 2018, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Playtime helps all children develop communication, social, cognitive, and motor skills. For children with autism, difficulties with language, social skills, and motor skills may be present. In addition, pretend play skills can be delayed. Parents, teachers, and therapists need to…...

June 25, 2018

[Source: Medical News Today] ASMR is an Internet phenomenon. Over recent years, websites such as Reddit and YouTube have seen millions of ASMR videos posted. Such websites have also witnessed thousands of testimonials from people talking about the relaxing, static-like feeling that they…...

Autism Blood Test – One Step Closer

June 25, 2018

29 June 2018, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of conditions that impact the way in which an individual interacts with the world. Though every case is different, symptoms can include repetitive behaviors, tics, anxiety, and learning difficulties. There are many questions…...

June 25, 2018

29 June 2018, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] The Douglas County School District outside Denver has paid $1.32 million to settle a long-running special education case brought by a couple who sought reimbursement from the district for their son’s education at a private school for students with…...

June 22, 2018

22 June 2018, BCBA, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are searching for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for a direct hire, pediatric position located near Bedford, KY. The therapist will have the opportunity to work with school-aged children mostly in…...

June 22, 2018

22 June 2018, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 “This is HOLLYWOOD! What’s your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams.” We are currently hiring School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists in Los Angeles, California for this coming SY18-19. It’s a great place…...