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Pediatric Therapy Corner: Toy Talk- Toy Trains

March 10, 2014

14 March 2014, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

by Natalie Lopez, DPT I was inspired to write this post because one of my patients has a number of toy trains and toy train accessories that I have managed to incorporate into our treatment sessions. Why do I love toy trains? It’s…...

March 10, 2014

14 March 2014, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Ingrid King, OT, has written research on a collaborative fine motor program for 5 year old children in New Zealand. A two phased mixed method design was utilized with 19 students in a 5 year old classroom (none…...

March 10, 2014

14 March 2014, Down Syndrome, Newsletter

[Source: Good Morning America] Scoring a three-pointer is a big deal. Imagine hitting four of them in the final two minutes of a game. Kevin Grow has Down Syndrome. That game made him an internet sensation. Last night, it also made him…...

March 10, 2014

14 March 2014, Instagram, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: My favorite part of Instagram is seeing all the great ideas contributed through classroom and clinic photos by therapy clinicians all over the world. These are regular working therapists that don’t necessarily have the the time to share their…...

March 7, 2014

7 March 2014, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Make these mini sponge blocks to encourage strengthening in the fingers, visual spatial skills, visual motor skills and grading of movements. The bonus is that they are super light to carry around from school to school if you…...

March 6, 2014

7 March 2014, Advocacy, News of the Week, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: Please sign this petition co-sponsored by the New York State Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the New York Physical Therapy Association, and the New York State Occupational Therapy Association – YOU DO NOT NEED TO LIVE IN NY TO SIGN! [Source: Change.org] Infants & Toddlers with…...

March 5, 2014

Editor’s Note: While this study is certainly not ‘news’ to those of us who live and work with children with ADHD, perhaps this empirical evidence would be useful to show parents and guardians so they can work extra hard to encourage their…...

March 5, 2014

7 March 2014, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse.com] I thought it would be appropriate during our snow theme to address an everyday issue that I come across as a pediatric physical therapist in a preschool setting. Each time I walk into a classroom, I can find…...

March 4, 2014

7 March 2014, Newsletter, Placement, SLP

Congratulations to Victoria L. on her new contract position providing SLP services to children who are blind and hard of hearing in South Carolina for the 2014-2015 school year. Way to go Victoria! ...

March 4, 2014

7 March 2014, Language, Newsletter, SLP, Vocabulary

Editor’s Note: This article excellently reminds us that with great change can come even greater language and vocabulary challenges for some of our students. Thank you Ruth for having your head up and going above and beyond as always! by…...