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Language Corner: Developing Language Skills for Children with Asperger's & HFA

September 30, 2014

Autism, Figurative Language, Language, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: My Asperger’s Child] “Do children with Asperger Syndrome (high functioning) tend to have problems with speech and language? How can parents tell if their child has problems in this area, and what type of interventions are recommended?” Language seems to develop…...

September 30, 2014

Article, Assistive Technology, Deaf Education, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Special Ed

[Source: the Assistive Technology Blog] Today, Apple released iOS 8 the latest software update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The new software, which is available for free, includes many new features and enhancements, including new accessibility features and tools that will allow developers to…...

September 30, 2014

Career, Job, Newsletter

Congratulations to Andrea S, SLP. Andrea will be working for PediaStaff’s school-based client in San Antonio. She is actually a rehire! She worked for them for several years some years back and is going back for another go round!…...

September 30, 2014

3 October 2014, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior in children with ADHD can result in social problems and they tend to be excluded from peer activities. They have been found to have impaired recognition of emotional expression from other faces. The research group…...

September 29, 2014

3 October 2014, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a simple, new way to play balloon volleyball. Just blow up a bunch of balloons and put them in a clear, plastic bag. Starting tossing the giant bag of balloons. The balloon bag allows for a…...

September 25, 2014

26 September 2014, Halloween, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Nurse, SLP, Tip or Resource

Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year, and I believe I am hardly alone! I just realized how much everyone loves it, when I noticed just how many great pins we have for you in our Halloween Themed Therapy Activities and Treats board.…...

September 25, 2014

26 September 2014, Gait, News of the Week, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Medical News Today] Researchers at The Ohio State University have gained new insight into how the body moves when we’re walking. They learned everything they needed to know by watching people walk naturally on a treadmill. In normal walking, humans place…...

September 24, 2014

26 September 2014, Early Intervention, Newsletter, OT, Sleep

[Source: The Journal of Early Intervention via Your Therapy Source] The Journal of Early Intervention published research on identifying early predictors prior to a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at 4 years of age. Data was analyzed on 100 children comparing children…...

September 24, 2014

26 September 2014, Article, Deaf Education, Newsletter, Sign Language Interpreting

[Source: Deaf Children.org] The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., (RID) Standard Practice Paper (SPP) provides a framework of basic, respectable standards for RID members’ professional work and conduct with consumers. This paper also provides specific information about the practice setting. This document…...

September 24, 2014

Autumn, Fall, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter 26 September 2014, OT

[Source: I Heart Crafty Things] Fall is my favorite season for so many reasons…the cool, crisp air, the fun activities and holidays and all the beautiful red, orange and yellow colors! Fall Tree Crafts are among my favorite this time of year…...