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Designer Focuses On Interiors For Those With Autism

December 12, 2014

12 December 2014, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] MINNEAPOLIS — A.J. Paron-Wildes’ home, a walk-out rambler in suburban Oak Park Heights, Minn., is a study in calm — all clean, uncluttered spaces and earthy, neutral hues that echo the autumn leaves framing the view of the St.…...

December 11, 2014

Career, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Ever thought how nice it would be to have the mornings to yourself and start work a bit later? Then maybe this “Twilight SLP” job is for you! All experience levels welcome to apply! Our client is an outpatient clinic on…...

December 10, 2014

12 December 2014, Handwriting, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Children of the Information Age are inundated with written words streaming across smartphone, tablet, and laptop screens. A new Tel Aviv University study says that preschoolers should be encouraged to write at a young age — even before they…...

December 10, 2014

12 December 2014, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Crazy Speech World] I’m knee deep in evaluations that are backed up and IEPs that are due and two new kids that moved into our school with speech….BUT it won’t get me down because…. IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE…...

December 10, 2014

12 December 2014, Article, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: NASN Radio] The legal issues around school nursing are complicated. What basic legal considerations should school nurses be familiar with and routinely contemplating? In this segment we look at some typical scenarios Listen to this Broadcast on NASN Radio ...

PT Corner: Should You ‘Walk’ Babies?

December 10, 2014

Article, Newsletter, PT

by Stacy Menz, DPT, DPT, Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist We have had some families bring this article, 9 Reasons Not to Walk Babies, to our attention. It was generally a response to some of the things we were working on in therapy with…...

December 9, 2014

12 December 2014, Career, Career Tip, Newsletter

Teresa Roberts, MS, CCC-SLP Your career is a marathon – not a sprint. Perhaps you are still operating at the breakneck pace of graduate school, completing one activity as fast as you can before moving on to the next task. Months and…...

December 9, 2014

We love this one! Here are some fun Would You Rather Questions to use during the Holiday Season. Great for stimulating conversation! [Source: Minds in Bloom] Download this Fun Freebie from Minds In Bloom dup 121418...

"Frozen" Inspired Salt Writing Tray

December 9, 2014

12 December 2014, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: I Can Teach My Child] I am somewhat obsessed with the smooth, shiny, ice-like texture from corn syrup paint. A few weeks ago we created a Frozen-inspired name painting. After it was finished, I thought it would be a great for a…...

Best Picture Books of 2014

December 9, 2014

12 December 2014, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Huffington Post] After the last fantastic year in picture books, it was hard to imagine 2014 reaching the same heights. And indeed, my initial impression was that this year’s offerings fell short of 2013’s stellar crop. However, as I sifted and sorted…...