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Brain Differences in Premature Babies who Later Develop Autism

December 21, 2015

24 December 2015, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Extremely premature babies run a much higher risk of developing autism in later childhood, and even during the neonate period differences are seen in the brains of those who do. This according to a new study by researchers from…...

December 21, 2015

24 December 2015, Newsletter, TBI, TBI

[Source: Medical News Today] A new study finds that pre-adolescent children who have sustained sports-related concussions have impaired brain function two years following injury. The results are published in the International Journal of Psychophysiology. Over a million brain injuries are treated annually…...

December 17, 2015

18 December 2015, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre K Pages] by JDaniel4’s Mom Sometimes you just have to get up and move. These gross motor Christmas cards will inspire your children to do just that. They feature a wide variety of Christmas themed actions your kids will love. Movement…...

December 17, 2015

18 December 2015, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: PreKinders.com] The kids in my class love these “I Have, Who Has” card games. There are many of these games that teach skills, but here is a fun version for Christmas. Bring these out when your class gets antsy from all the…...

December 17, 2015

18 December 2015, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

Editor’s Note: Thank you to NASP for sharing this article on their Facebook page. Please support our contributors and visit the NASP Facebook Page. [Source: The Atlantic] The first time I heard a preschooler explaining a classmate’s disruptive behavior, I was surprised…...

December 16, 2015

18 December 2015, Dyslexia, Newsletter

[Source: Mindshift] “The single most important implication of research in dyslexia is not ensuring that we don’t derail the development of a future Leonardo or Edison; it is making sure that we do not miss the potential of any child. Not all…...

December 16, 2015

18 December 2015, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical News Today] A social and emotional skills intervention developed to help children recover from the trauma of natural disasters is being adapted to help young Syrian refugees heal their psychological wounds. Journey of Hope, a school-based psychosocial intervention co-developed by…...

December 16, 2015

18 December 2015, Feeding Issues, News, Newsletter, OT, Picky Eaters, SLP

[Source: Medical News Today] Cartoon characters are often used to market so-called junk food to children. However, new research from Italy suggests that the same technique might be used to nudge preschoolers into eating more fresh fruit and vegetables too. Details of…...

December 15, 2015

18 December 2015, Article, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Handwriting with Katherine] by Katherine J. Collmer, M.Ed, OTR/L Children who experience difficulty with the mastery of handwriting skills are often struggling with crossing their body midline. During the performance of handwriting tasks, the arm, hand, and eyes travel from the…...

December 15, 2015

18 December 2015, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Activity Tailor] The holidays can bring complications for SLPs. Particularly in a professional setting, they may find it challenging to navigate the religious components of the season, the variety of holidays observed and the diverse ways of observing the same holiday, and to…...