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'Love Hormone' May Play Wider Role in Social Interaction Than Previously Thought

September 17, 2013

20 September 2013, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown that oxytocin – often referred to as “the love hormone” because of its importance in the formation and maintenance of strong mother-child and sexual attachments – is involved…...

September 17, 2013

20 September 2013, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter

[Source: What Do We Do All Day] Check out this excellent post that I found from last fall, with a handful of fun fine motor activities to do with acorns including washing, spooning, counting, rolling and more. Visit the blog post to…...

September 17, 2013

20 September 2013, Language, SLP

by Erik Raj, M.S., CCC-SLPLP What is one thing that all of us speech-language pathologists have in common? If you answered that we’re all awesome, you’re right, but that’s not exactly the response I was looking for, haha! The one commonality that…...

September 16, 2013

20 September 2013, Article, Bilingualism, Language, Newsletter, SLP

By: Virginia Li, Danielle Dietz, CCC-SLP and Ashley Springer, CCC-SLP – Pathways.org Bilingualism provides children with a number of long-lasting cognitive, emotional, and cultural advantages. The term bilingualism will be defined here as an individual’s ability to use two or more languages.…...

September 16, 2013

20 September 2013, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: This book has been around, I understand, for the better part of a year now. I had never heard of it until I was listening to NPR radio late last week. It seems like a wonderful book that our readers…...

September 13, 2013

13 September 2013, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Materials Needed: Camera (or Ipad/Iphone) A screen or TV that will allow the projection of the pictures you take PowerPoint Steps: 1) Take individual pictures of the students (as allowed by a photo release if required) in your group prior to your…...

September 12, 2013

13 September 2013, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Karin B. Nelson, M.D., scientist emeritus at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health, and her colleagues from the University of Sydney, the University of Western Australia and Sydney Adventist…...

September 12, 2013

13 September 2013, News, Newsletter, Physical Education, PT

[Source: Medical News Today] Researchers say that physical fitness in children can boost their memory and learning abilities, particularly when initially learning a task that is more challenging. The research, published in the journalPLOS ONE, was conducted by Lauren Raine and colleagues…...

September 11, 2013

13 September 2013, Bilingualism, Language, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Bilingual speakers can switch languages seamlessly, likely developing a higher level of mental flexibility than monolinguals, according to Penn State linguistic researchers. “In the past, bilinguals were looked down upon,” said Judith F. Kroll, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Linguistics…...

September 11, 2013

13 September 2013, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

[Source: The Friendship Circle] It’s back to school time and that means changes in routine for many students with Autism, especially in Early Childhood special education settings. New federal/state regulations and service delivery mandates, budget cuts, and an increasing emphasis on behavior…...