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Career Corner: How to Become an OT from a Different Education Path

May 6, 2015

8 May 2015, Article, Career, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Mama OT] I often receive emails from college or grad school students who have discovered the field of occupational therapy and are freaking out for two reasons: 1) they are super excited about this new potential career and 2) they are…...

May 6, 2015

8 May 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Psych Central] Although selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medications are considered the current standard for pharmaceutical care for depression, the medications must be carefully prescribed to avoid the risk of suicide among children and young adults. A multidisciplinary team of Johns…...

Fine Motor Craft: Make DIY Straw Beads

May 6, 2015

8 May 2015, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kid Activities Blog] Sometimes a kid’s craft is so simple, that you stop and say, “Now, why didn’t I think of that?” That’s what everyone says when I show them how easy it is to make your own straw beads! Visit…...

May 5, 2015

8 May 2015, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHAsphere] ASHAsphere Editor’s Note: This is an excerpt from a blog post that originally appeared on Special Education Guide. How do you know when it’s a language delay versus a disorder? Unfortunately, there is not always a straightforward answer to this…...

May 5, 2015

8 May 2015, ADHD, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, are significantly more likely to have an eating disorder — a loss of control eating syndrome (LOC-ES) — akin to binge eating, a condition more generally diagnosed only in adults, according…...

May 5, 2015

8 May 2015, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Premature birth can alter the connectivity between key areas of the brain, according to a new study led by King’s College London. The findings should help researchers to better understand why premature birth is linked to a greater risk…...

May 4, 2015

Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Purpose: Practice sensory motor skills while reinforcing math concepts. These are some fun in class energy release activities. Materials: math flash cards, dice Activity #1 – Flash Card Fun for a Group: Have the group sit or stand in…...

May 4, 2015

8 May 2015, Fine Motor Skills, Tip or Resource

Here is a great idea that is perfect for Mother’s Day, Christmas, Birthdays and more! [Source: I Can Teach My Child] We’re participating in LEGO week with several of our blogging friends! This weekend our boys were invited to our neighbor’s birthday…...

April 30, 2015

1 May 2015, Dyslexia, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Medical Express] Dyslexia is not only a problem related to reading; dyslexic children also display impaired prosodic processing—in other words, they struggle to detect stressed syllables. A team of Spanish researchers has shown this feature to be lacking in dyslexia for…...

April 30, 2015

1 May 2015, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: ASHA] Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment. For 2015, our theme is “Early Intervention Counts.” We have many resources to help you…...