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Preventing Failure of ‘At-Risk’ Students
A therapist’s role in the response to intervention process | general
In 2004, the reauthorization of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act made changes to improve academic outcomes of students by providing more evaluation options for specific learning disabilities. One new approach being implemented among schools is the response to intervention model. Learn how therapists and teachers are teaming up to get to the root of students’ learning disabilities before they become uncontrollable. 
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Dream On!: You're only one comment away from Paradise | general
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A Healing Instinct: Reaching patients with animal-assisted therapy | general
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Don't Forget to Laugh!: Humor's place at work | general
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Chasing the Blues Away: How to properly address depressed patients | general
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An Autism Gene? | autism
Behind The Zine
Posted by: Keri Forsythe It seems like every time I listen to the news – or, in my case, walk into my living room – the subject of autism is being discussed. One of my roommates works as a case manager for autistic kids, and she's constantly regaling me with...
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Can you Change |
Michael Holt
I do not accept the idea that people are not able to change and that this is just who we are and we need to accept it and move on. I also believe that we are too focused on putting people into categories and provide people reasons to fail. In...
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Are you using the Power? | Mind/Body Healing
Michael Ellner
Today's Blog is a must read for therapists and health care professionals of all persuasions. Fasten your seat belt -- A recently published study demonstrated that the "benefit" of performance enhancing drugs is all in the mind! It's really true! The placebo out-performed the hormones. And when you factor in...
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:: 06.27.08
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Total Motion Release | Clinical Experience
Steve Young
I recently received emails about Total Motion Release and decided to buy the introductory ebook and video. The creator of the approach uses movements to correct dysfunction. Interestingly, the movements are done on the "good side" to fix the bad side. I have applied the introductory information to a few...
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07.23.08
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Oxygen Therapy Might Ease Pain of Migraine, Cluster Headaches | respiratory therapy
Journal Watch
Two types of oxygen therapy could offer some help for adults who suffer from disabling migraine and cluster headaches. Reviewers concluded that hyperbaric treatment might give some relief for migraine headache and that oxygen therapy at normal room pressure might provide similar relief for cluster headache.
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07.22.08
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New Hearing Aid Technology Passes the Restaurant Noise Test | speech therapy
Journal Watch
The sound of a noisy Chicago restaurant during the breakfast rush – the clang of plates and silverware and the clamor of many voices – was the crucial test of new hearing aid technology in a recent study. The study showed that the hearing aids worked well in a noisy environment – the most challenging test for a hearing aid.
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07.17.08
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Music Therapy to Treat Mental Illness | music therapy
In the News
The Geriatric Mental Health Department of the Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in India is starting a music therapy clinic to treat elderly patients suffering from mental disorders, such as dementia. Learn how this clinic is offering elderly patients a better quality of life.
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07.16.08
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Tongue Drive System Assists Persons with Disabilities | occupational therapy
In the News
A new assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair, and interact with their environments simply by moving their tongues. The Tongue Drive system, developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology, could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.
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AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
Check out a Webcast with Henry Hoffman, MS, OTR/L, President of Saebo Inc., as he demonstrates the SaeboReach device, which offers great promise for stroke and other brain-injured patients.
AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
View an exclusive Webcast with David Schmiesing, the regional vice president of Med Travelers, discussing how his organization is connecting allied health professionals with some of the top jobs in the nation.
AOTA 2008 Conference Recap
View a Webcast with David Dubats, the CEO of Second Step Inc., discussing how his company's innovative technology is helping injured patients walk again.
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