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Hot Job: School Psychologist – Homer Glen, IL

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or School Psychologist needed to work full time in a school district for the 2017-2018 school year in the vicinity of Homer Glen, IL * Caseload will be middle school aged students * Psychologist is in charge…...

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: New York Times] Sit still. It’s the mantra of every classroom. But that is changing as evidence builds that taking brief activity breaks during the day helps children learn and be more attentive in class, and a growing number of programs…...

Hot Jobs: PTs Needed Throughout Texas

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, Job, Newsletter, PT

To Learn More About our PT Jobs in Texas, please call us at 866-4278 or Click Here to Apply Immediate openings in the state of Texas for Physical Therapists interested in working with children. Lucrative pediatric outpatient clinic, early intervention and home…...

June 20, 2017

23 June 2017, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Using Toys to Support Development in Infants and Toddlers: Children develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively through play. And of course, children of all ages enjoy playing with toys. Providing the proper toy selection to support development in…...

June 19, 2017

23 June 2017, Autism, News, Newsletter, SPD

[Source UCSF] Sensory processing disorders (SPD) are more prevalent in children than autism and as common as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, yet the condition receives far less attention partly because it’s never been recognized as a distinct disease. In a groundbreaking new…...

Treating Autism by Targeting the Gut

June 19, 2017

23 June 2017, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Experts have called for large-scale studies into altering the make-up of bacteria in the gut, after a review showed that this might reduce the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Until now, caregivers have relied on rehabilitation, educational interventions…...

June 19, 2017

23 June 2017, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Medical News Today] Lack of physical activity is a risk factor for many serious conditions. The fact that neither adults nor teenagers get as much exercise as they should is, perhaps, not very surprising. But new research shows that the situation…...

June 19, 2017

23 June 2017, Newsletter, Special Ed

[Source: Disability Scoop] Just in time for summer, a first-of-its-kind splash park designed from the ground up to accommodate people with various special needs will make its debut. Morgan’s Inspiration Island will open Saturday in San Antonio. The $17 million water park…...

June 16, 2017

16 June 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Obesity in childhood has long term health implications stretching into adulthood, a new study in the journal Obesity Reviews reveals. Examining data collected from over 300,000 participants across 18 studies, researchers from the University of Surrey identified increased…...

June 16, 2017

16 June 2017, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Special Ed

[Source: Education Week, Teacher Beat] Are fidget spinners helping antsy students to sit still and concentrate on their lessons, or are they just driving kids (and teachers) to distraction? Education Week‘s Kristine Kim explores the controversy over the toy’s classroom takeover in…...