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Fake Snow Writing Tray Pre-Handwriting Activity

December 20, 2017

22 December 2017, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] Fake snow is so simple to make and provides a rich sensory experience for kids. This fake snow writing tray is perfect for the winter as kids can practice some of their pre-handwriting skills all while engaging…...

Holiday Letter Sounds Bag

December 20, 2017

22 December 2017, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Pre-K Pages] December with preschoolers can be a little hectic and filled with a high-level energy. Excitement is in the air and harnessing that feeling to get some learning done during the day can be a challenge. Here is an activity…...

December 20, 2017

22 December 2017, Article, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Understood.org] Getting presents is usually a highlight of the holiday season. But for some kids with learning and attention issues, gift exchanges can lead to meltdowns or tantrums. Why? The excitement, chaos and lack of routine of the holidays set the stage.…...

December 19, 2017

22 December 2017, Newslette, PT, r

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] Tummy time isn’t just for babies! It can be just as beneficial for older kids, too! Recently, we have come across several kids who just don’t have the muscle endurance to stay on their bellies and play! Why? These…...

December 19, 2017

22 December 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Direct electrical stimulation of the human amygdala, a region of the brain known to regulate memory and emotional behaviors, can enhance next-day recognition of images when applied immediately after the images are viewed, neuroscientists have found. The results are…...

December 19, 2017

22 December 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We have an immediate need for a full time Speech-Language Pathologist position available in the Oak Forest, IL area! * Start is January 8, 2017 thru June 8, 2018 * Hours: 7:37 –…...

December 19, 2017

22 December 2017, Newsletter, School Psych

Editor’s Note: Thank you School Psyched, Your School Psychologist for sharing this post [Source: Getting Smart] Getting students talking about their learning is a valuable strategy across all disciplines, and social-emotional learning is no different. Students learn more as they explain concepts…...

December 18, 2017

22 December 2017, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Would you like to work for an established rehab center who offer early childhood intervention services? We are working on the East side of Houston/Harris County and have an immediate opening for a…...

December 18, 2017

https://omazingkidsllc.com/2017/12/02/book-review-yoga-for-speech-language-development-by-susan-longtin-and-jessica-fitzpatrick/

[Source: Omazing Kids] Combining years of experience as certified speech-language pathologists and as qualified yoga teachers, the authors of this pioneering book explain how yoga can be used to aid speech-language development in children up to age 12. The book includes a…...

Ed Department Seeks Delay Of IDEA Rule

December 18, 2017

22 December 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] The Trump administration wants to delay implementation of an Obama-era regulation designed to ensure that kids from certain backgrounds aren’t unnecessarily placed in special education. In a Federal Register notice, the U.S. Department of Education is seeking comment on a…...