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School Psych Corner: Problem-Solving Skills for Hostile Teens on the Autism Spectrum

April 15, 2015

Aspergers Syndrome, Autism, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: My Aspergers Child] Addressing hostility and aggressiveness in teens with Asperger’s (AS) and High-Functioning Autism (HFA) can be a frustrating and demanding process. The challenge for parents and teachers is to address the behavior in a constructive manner, rather than simply…...

AOTA Time in the Music City!!

April 15, 2015

17 April 2015, AOTA, Newsletter, OT

Wow!! What a city! Nashville sure is a buzzing place. And inside will be too at the Expo Hall. Grand opening for the hall is Thursday at 5:30 PM! Please come visit us at booth 1129! We look forward to…...

April 15, 2015

17 April 2015, AAC, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: PrAACtically AAC] We often get this question from our fellow SLPs, particularly those who work with students who have autism. From the question alone, it seems like AAC is not needed, and would be a step backward for this particular…...

April 14, 2015

17 April 2015, Career, Job, Newsletter

Congratulations to Nancy H., on her new part-time position PediaStaff’s pediatric speech client in Greater San Francisco California. Nancy will be providing direct service or “as needed” assessments to their clients in the East Bay of San Francisco, California. Great Job,…...

April 14, 2015

Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inner Child Fun] This marble nail polish craft would be a fun weekend project for older kids. These painted tile coasters would be lovely handmade gifts for Mother’s or Father’s Day. I love how each tile is unique! This marble nail…...

April 13, 2015

17 April 2015, Article, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] IEP “season” is upon us at most school districts. The real key to successful IEP meetings is proper preparation. Here are 5 tips to help therapists participate in successful IEP meetings. 1. Communicate, communicate, communicate! One of the most…...

April 13, 2015

17 April 2015, ADHD, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Recent research has linked the thin air of higher elevations to increased rates of depression and suicide. But a new study shows there’s also good news from up in the aspens and pines: The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity…...

April 13, 2015

Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] My class is learning about gardens right now and this week we are focusing on seeds and how they grow into plants. This seed sorting activity tray will be used during free choice and I will be…...

Autism's Early Neuronal 'Neighborhood'

April 13, 2015

17 April 2015, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] In early childhood, the neurons inside children’s developing brains form connections between various regions of brain “real estate.” As described in a paper published recently in the journal Biological Psychiatry, cognitive neuroscientists at San Diego State University found that in…...

April 13, 2015

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

[Source: Science Daily] Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), University of California, San Diego School of Medicine researchers say it may be possible to predict future language development outcomes in toddlers with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), even before they’ve been formally diagnosed…...