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Household Items Key to Infant Motor Development

June 10, 2015

12 June 2015, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Toys, appliances, and even a sofa and coffee table can impact when or the way a baby first crawls, walks or achieves other growth milestones, but a new UT Arlington study finds that many parents are unaware of…...

June 10, 2015

12 June 2015, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] Kids use their hands and fingers all day long as they play and complete functional tasks. They grasp small objects, they fasten zippers and buttons, they play with games that have small pieces, they open snack packages, and…...

June 9, 2015

12 June 2015, ADHD, News, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] Children diagnosed with ADHD can improve their behavior and social interactions in the classroom by playing a computer game that exercises their concentration, finds new research out today. The study marks the 1000th article published in SAGE Open, a…...

June 9, 2015

12 June 2015, Newsletter, OT, Visual Discrimination

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Encourage visual motor, visual spatial and copying skills with this freebie. Download the Color Copy Challenge from Your Therapy Source...

June 8, 2015

12 June 2015, Article, Assistive Technology, AT, Newsletter

by Jamie Martin You may have noticed a little friendly competition between Apple and Google, the technology giants who are in constant battle to be King of the Hill. During his keynote presentations, Apple’s Tim Cook often jabs at the adoption rate…...

June 8, 2015

12 June 2015, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] It dominated the Olivier Awards two years ago. It has become a box-office draw on both sides of the Atlantic. On Sunday, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” continued its streak of success by taking home…...

June 8, 2015

12 June 2015, Article, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SLP

[Source: Medical News Today] Lead study author Dr. Andreas Loepke, of the Department of Anesthesiology at Cincinnati Children’s, and colleagues publish their findings in the journal Pediatrics. In past research, Dr. Loepke and colleagues found that general anesthesia led to nerve cell death…...

Therapists Needed Throughout Arkansas

June 8, 2015

12 June 2015, Career, Job, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

Come join progressive therapy teams in Central and Northwest Arkansas! Direct-hire job opportunities for PT, OT and SLP (new grads welcome) Outpatient and pediatric daycare/outpatient settings Low cost of living with progressive pay Quality dining, shopping, collegiate sports, outdoor activities and…...

June 4, 2015

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers from the Canada North Concussion Network in Manitoba investigated the frequency of vestibulo-ocular dysfunction in children and adolescents with sports-related concussion and found that its presence was predictive of a prolonged recovery. Findings in this study are reported…...

June 4, 2015

Article 5 June 2015, Autism, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: This is a great post to forward to the parents and guardians of your clients on the spectrum! [Source: My Aspergers Child] It’s summer vacation time. Almost 3 months with your “special needs” child at home. What are you going…...