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Autism- Epilepsy Connection Explored in Four Studies

April 21, 2015

News of the Week, Newsletter 24 April 2015

[Source: Science Daily] Epilepsy affects nearly 30 percent of all people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurobehavioral condition marked by impaired social and language development. Conversely, many patients with epilepsy display ASD-like behavior. Recent studies suggest that epileptic seizures impair the…...

April 21, 2015

17 April 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT, SPD

[Source: Your Therapy Source] The Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities published a meta-analysis on the use of sensory integration with individuals who have or at risk for a developmental or learning disability or delay. The outcomes from 30 studies on sensory integration therapy…...

April 20, 2015

24 April 2015, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands on as We Grow] These fine motor activities for toddlers include threading, poking, pinching, tracing and focusing on hand and eye coordination! And they’re all easy enough for toddlers in the 1-3 year old range to do! Have fun! Here…...

April 20, 2015

24 April 2015, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a very simple make and take that include fine motor skills, gross motor skills and eye hand coordination skills. You will need a paper plate, paint stirrer or large craft stick, markers and a balloon for…...

April 20, 2015

24 April 2015, Autism, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] When a child feels valued, he sees values in others. When he realizes he has his own thoughts and emotions, he understands that others do, too. When his ideas and feelings are respected, he learns to respect them in…...

April 20, 2015

24 April 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] For decades, frustrated parents and teachers have barked at fidgety children with ADHD to “Sit still and concentrate!” But new research conducted at UCF shows that if you want ADHD kids to learn, you have to let them squirm.…...

Mapping Language in the Brain

April 16, 2015

17 April 2015, Language, News of the Week, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] The exchange of words, speaking and listening in conversation, may seem unremarkable for most people, but communicating with others is a challenge for people who have aphasia, an impairment of language that often happens after stroke or other brain…...

April 16, 2015

17 April 2015, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] I love Spring! Living in Minnesota, the winters are long, and nothing is better than seeing that white stuff disappear! I don’t even mind the muddy mess or puddles that come with the melting snow. It’s actually a lot…...

April 15, 2015

17 April 2015, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Kaiser Permanente is about to begin what is believed to be the largest genetic research project ever conducted by a health organization into the causes of autism, gathering biological and other health information from 5,000 Northern California families…...

April 15, 2015

17 April 2015, News, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Science Daily] Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown that higher muscle mass is strongly linked with healthier bone development in children.Researchers also found no relationship between fat mass and bone development, indicating it is not an important factor in…...