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NIDCD Fact Sheet: Speech and Language Developmental Milestones

July 11, 2011

15 July 2011, Language, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: Here’s a great document to share with the parents/guardians of your kiddos, from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communications Disorders NIDCD Fact Sheet Speech and Language NIDCD Fact Sheet Speech and Language...

July 11, 2011

15 July 2011, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter

[Source: The Daily Mail] A little girl who doctors said would never walk has defied medics by taking up dancing lessons. All her young life, six-year-old Sophie Nugent has wanted nothing more than to dance like her idols JLS and Rihanna. But…...

July 8, 2011

8 July 2011, Article, Language, Newsletter, SLP

By: Kelly Ring-Whiklo, M.Sc., S-LP ( C ) Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it originally appeared on her blog. Whether you are planning a trip this summer or staying close to home, are lots of ways to use…...

Guest Blog: SLPs Are Full of Awesome

July 8, 2011

8 July 2011, Article, Newsletter

By: Tanya Coyle, CCC-SLP Copyright 2011. Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it appeared on her blog The Lexical Linguist awesome [aw-suhm] /’?s?m/ –adjective inspiring awe: an awesome sight. showing or characterized by awe. Slang . very impressive: That…...

July 7, 2011

8 July 2011, Handwriting, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Special Thanks to our friends at SensoryFlow.com for permission to reprint this excellent video! Please support our contributors and visit SensoryFlow.com Pediatric Occupational Therapist, John Murray, demonstrates how to incorporate gross motor involvement in preparing to write. It takes not only the…...

Bilingualism in the New York Times

July 7, 2011

8 July 2011, Bilingualism, News, Newsletter

[Source: The New York Times] By Claudia Dreifus A cognitive neuroscientist, Ellen Bialystok has spent almost 40 years learning about how bilingualism sharpens the mind. Her good news: Among other benefits, the regular use of two languages appears to delay the onset…...

July 6, 2011

8 July 2011, Article, Newsletter, SPD

[Source: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital] Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the occupational therapist collaborate with the caregivers regarding the child’s daily routine prior to creating an individualized sensory diet (see handout: Schedule of My Child’s Day) (Local Consensus [5]). It is recommended that,…...

July 6, 2011

Article, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Parental Involvement, SLP

All material Copyright © Apraxia-Kids.org Reprinted with the express permission of Apraxia-Kids as originally published on their website. By: Ruth Stoeckel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Dr. Ruth Stoeckel has worked in a variety of settings, including schools, private practice and clinic. She is currently…...

Selective Mutism on 20/20

July 6, 2011

OT, School Psych, Selective Mutism, SLP, Video

Editor’s Note: Here is a video on Selective Mutism that aired on the new magazine show ’20/20′ a while back that we found in the news archives. We thought it would be worth sharing with you. ...

Worth Repeating: All About Drooling

July 5, 2011

8 July 2011, Article, Drooling, Newsletter, SLP

By: Thaashida L. Hutton, M.S., CCC-SLP [Source: Super Duper.com] Editor’s Note: Thank you to Judith Kuster of MSU for calling our attention to this handout that we might share the link with you here. The salivary glands in our mouth produce s…...