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6/11/2013 |
June 11, 2013: I Can Work! |
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Our mission at Therapro is to help children develop and learn, always keeping in mind the ultimate goal, independence. For older students independence is synonymous with work. Author Angie Mahoney's "I Can Work: A Work Skills Curriculum for Special Needs Programs" offers the complete range of work experience, social as well as vocational, by creating the workplace within the school. |
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5/27/2013 |
May 28, 2013: Summer Skill Development |
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As summer approaches, our thoughts turn from concerns of school to summer activities. Well chosen activities can help your students to maintain skills learned during the school year while adding summer fun. |
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5/13/2013 |
May 14, 2013: Origins |
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Hearing Barbara Hodge, PT, C/NDT Instructor for Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT), who presented Gaining Postural Stability for School Function at the most recent Therapro Saturday morning seminar, I was reminded of my own origins as an occupational therapist... |
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4/30/2013 |
April 30, 2013: Standing Room Only! |
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Not a seat in the house! The second largest number of attendees, well over 6000, filled the Exhibit Hall at last week's 93rd Annual Conference of The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). |
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4/16/2013 |
April 16, 2013: When It All Adds Up! |
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When it comes to academics, therapists and special educators tend to emphasize literacy skills. But what about numeracy and basic math skills? |
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4/2/2013 |
April 2, 2013: Preview AOTA 2013 |
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We always look forward to the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Exhibition. Our exhibit always attracts a large and diverse group including many old friends and colleagues. This year our anticipation is heightened with the introduction of 2 new products. |
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3/19/2013 |
March 19, 2013: Weighted Matters |
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Informed by sensory integration theory in the implementation of sensory diets, occupational therapists have used heavy work, deep pressure and proprioceptive input in their treatment. |
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3/5/2013 |
March 5, 2013: Bundled Resources |
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Some things just go together! Peanut butter and jelly, dogs and cats, Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire ...you get the idea. Among the many resources published by Therapro, some of them fit a common purpose and just go together. |
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2/18/2013 |
February 19, 2013: Executive Functioning |
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The President’s Day holiday reminds us of the high level of executive functioning displayed by our most celebrated Presidents. Unfortunately, many children, adolescents and young adults struggle in their academic and social interactions because of poor executive functioning skills. |
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2/5/2013 |
February 5, 2013: Belated Handwriting Month Celebration |
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We went through January without our traditional celebration of Handwriting Month which also commemorates the birth of a local patriot and a model of good handwriting, John Hancock. Here is a reminder of some of our fun and friendly tools that can help children learn to write. |
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