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Autism At Center Of New Netflix Series ‘Atypical’

June 26, 2017

30 June 2017, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Special Ed

[Source: Disability Scoop] The coming-of-age story of an 18-year-old with autism is headed to Netflix. The streaming service said it will debut the eight-episode series “Atypical” later this summer. The half-hour show is presented from the perspective of Sam, a teen on…...

June 26, 2017

30 June 2017, Article, Newsletter, OT, SPD

[Source: Sensory Smarts.com] by Lindsey Biel, MA OTR/L There have been toy fads for decades. From Rubik’s Cubes to Duncan yo-yos, from Slinkys to Tamagotchis, and more recently, app-loaded cell phones and handheld game consoles, these trendy toys are fun, addictive, and…...

June 22, 2017

23 June 2017, News, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] The Trunk Control Measurement Scale is a clinical tool to measure trunk control in children with cerebral palsy. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology recently published research examining the reliability of the Trunk Control Measurement Scale (TCMS) with its subscores,…...

Seasonal Craft: Washi Tape Starfish

June 22, 2017

30 July 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] This is the perfect low mess summer craft, especially if a trip to the beach or local aquarium is on your to-do list. I like it because there is no threat of a huge glue explosion and…...

June 22, 2017

23 June 2017, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHA] Executive functioning—as related to schools—includes all self-management skills students need to succeed in a classroom. More specifically, it involves the ability to make goals, plan steps required to achieve those goals, and then execute the plans. For example, attention, focus,…...

June 21, 2017

23 June 2017, Autism, News, Newsletter, Special Ed

[Source: Education Week] Arbitrators have awarded $900,000 to a family that sued the Clark County, Nev., district after their son was restrained repeatedly during the 2011-12 school year‐some of which was caught on videocameras that had been hidden in the classroom by…...

Recycled Craft: Hot Air Balloon

June 21, 2017

23 June 2017, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Woo Junior] With a name like Dorothy, you can bet our kid is into crafts that have anything to do with The Wizard of Oz. So, I wasn’t too surprised when Dot was gung-ho to try this hot air balloon craft. It…...

June 21, 2017

23 June 2017, Activity, Article, Balance, OT, Proprioreception, PT

[Source: Dinosaur Physical Therapy] This post will explore fun activities for children using Balance Beams! One of my favorite pieces of equipment is the Curve-A-Beam Set! Allowing for lots of wonderful opportunities to address motor planning, body awareness, strength, coordination and of course balance! This set is…...

June 21, 2017

23 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Well established pediatric outpatient facility seeks an Occupational Therapist to join their staff on the southwest side of Houston. * This position will start part time and build to full time once therapist becomes a credentialed…...

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] When you look at a picture of a mug, the neurons that store your memory of what a mug is begin firing. But it’s not a pinpoint process; a host of neurons that code for related ideas and items…...