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January 5, 2017

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Editor’s Note: This is a GREAT video, that puts faces to the thousands of kids who will be affected if drastic Medicaid cuts in Texas go through.. Please share. [Source: Capable Kids Foundation] Medicaid cuts are threatening the well-being of thousands…...

School Psych Corner: Teaching Tolerance

January 5, 2017

6 January 2017, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Dr. Lisa, School Psych] The Teaching Tolerance blog, created by the Southern Poverty Law Center, calls itself “a place where educators who care about diversity, equity and justice can find news, suggestions, conversation and support.” It provides professional development on school climate,…...

January 5, 2017

6 January, Article, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: This article was written by a student for students. It would be a great one to share with your kiddos who stutter. [Source: American Institute for Stuttering] Hi my name is MaKenna and I am 12 years old. Telling…...

January 5, 2017

6 January 2017, Memories, News, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

{Source: Medical X-Press] A new study led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) sheds light on how the brain stores memories. The research, published recently in the journal eLife, is the first to demonstrate that the same brain region can…...

January 5, 2017

6 January 2017, Language, Newsletter, SLP, Stuttering

[Source: Science Daily] A study led by researchers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles demonstrates what lead investigator Bradley Peterson, MD, calls “a critical mass of evidence” of a common underlying lifelong vulnerability in both children and adults who stutter. They discovered that…...

Ultimate Visual Motor Challenge

January 4, 2017

6 January 2017, Newsletter, Visual Motor Skills

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a FREE ultimate visual motor challenge with two difficulty levels. Can you copy the lines and shapes exactly onto the blank grid? The color version is slightly easier than the black and white version. The colors…...

Cool Off (Coping Skills) Snowflake

January 4, 2017

[Source: The Art of Social Work] It is getting colder and depending on where you live, that may mean snow too. Regardless of climate and cultural background though, I have found, most children understand the concept of a snowflake and how to…...

January 4, 2017

6 January 2017, Article, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: NASN Radio] The holidays are also high season for burn injuries. Please listen to this refresher on the ABCs of managing burn injuries along with tips on helping recovering students return to school. Listen to this NASN Radio Broadcast HERE…...

January 4, 2017

6 January 2017, Newsletter, OT, Proprioreception, PT

[Source: Sugar Aunts] Sometimes, you come across a play activity that provides many skill areas and is just plain old fun. These indoor ice skates proprioception and vestibular activity is one of those. Last year, we shared a bunch of winter sensory integration activities. This…...

January 3, 2017

6 January 2017, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Starfish Therapies] Tummy time is a common activity that babies participate in while they grow and develop. Spending time on their tummy allows babies to help build neck and back strength. Being on their stomach gives babies an opportunity to spend…...