Monthly Archive
[Source:  Disability Scoop] An Indianapolis company is bringing two autism therapy centers to central Ohio as part of a plan to ultimately open 20 sites and provide about 1,000 jobs across the state. The Hopebridge centers, slated to open in late April…...
March 13, 2018
[Source: Speech Room News] Transportation is one of my favorite themes because it’s easy to motivate kids to participate in speech therapy when it includes wheels and tires. Today I’m going to give you the rundown of some of my favorites! Affiliate…...
March 13, 2018
[Source:  No Time for Flashcards] Play dough is the one activity I had out every single day I taught preschool over the last few years. I would switch up the tools from time to time, and we’d make different colored play dough…...
March 13, 2018
[Source: Medical X-Press] Scientists have just discovered why babies need to move in the womb to develop strong bones and joints. It turns out there are some key molecular interactions that are stimulated by movement and which guide the cells and tissues…...
March 13, 2018
[Source:  Disability Scoop] With sky-high ratings, network executives are green-lighting a second season for a prime-time drama centering on a physician on the spectrum. ABC said this week that “The Good Doctor” will be back for the 2018-2019 season. The hourlong drama…...
March 12, 2018
[Source:  Science Daily] Humans use an ability known as theory of mind every time they make inferences about someone else’s mental state — what the other person believes, what they want, or why they are feeling happy, angry, or scared. Behavioral studies…...
[Source: Science Daily] Nobody really knows how the activity in your brain reorganizes as you learn new tasks, but new research reveals that the brain has various mechanisms and constraints by which it reorganizes its neural activity when learning over the course…...
[Source: Your Therapy Source] Developing grip strength in children in super important for everyday functional skills.  Kids need to have the adequate muscle strength to use the monkey bars, hold a writing utensil, use school supplies and getting dressed.  Young children can…...
March 12, 2018
[Source:  Disability Scoop] An innovative new program is aiming to ensure that the next generation of doctors is far more prepared to treat the needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A half-dozen medical schools across the country are already part…...
March 9, 2018
[Source:  Disability Scoop] A major U.S. airline is taking steps to improve travel for people with intellectual disabilities while also eyeing other ways to beef up inclusion. Chicago-based United Airlines said this week that it will train all of its workers to…...