Children with ADHD characterised with inattention, hyperactive & impulsive behaviour due to
such character their functional behaviour is disturbed. Providing sensory integration along with sensory diet is
one of the treatment of choice of these children. Many researcher have stated that outdoor play provides
opportunities to explore the natural world, interact with peers & engaged in active play. Therefore in this study
attempt has been taken to establish the influence of outdoor play combined with sensory diet on functional
behaviour in children with ADHD.

I have retired and have hundreds of stories, activities, photos, images, art for speech and language and also for early teaching for teachers. I have set up a site to share these materials with others at a discount - normally $25 but now $15 if you use the code honeybunny10 at https://www.slpstorytellers.com/register-2/ I hope others can use these downloadable stories and activities as I did over the years and some I have created recently.

Sensory integration and sensory diet can improve the symptoms of children with
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This feasibility study aimed to evaluate the effect of using a sensory diet smartphone application by mothers on the main symptoms of their
children with ADHD, including hyperactivity, attention deficit, and impulsivity.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19086

Hello colleagues, This article briefly presents the theoretical and practical background of Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) and its application in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Historical criticisms on the evidence of ASI as a therapeutic intervention are reviewed and contemporary evidence is presented. According to standards established by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), an international organization that develops criteria for categorizing evidence-based practices, ASI is an evidence-based practice
. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32150712/

Hello, Im Excited to share groundbreaking research on the impact of chewing gum on static posturography in individuals with balance disorders. This latest study delves into the surprising correlation between chewing gum and improved postural stability, shedding light on potential non-pharmacological interventions for balance-related challenges. Dive into the findings and join the conversation on innovative approaches to enhancing balance and quality of life.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/00016489.2011.607846

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I am creating a course that will be available in March via SpeechTherapyPD, Ethical AI in Speech Therapy: Harnessing the Future with Responsibility, and am including an extensive handout of helpful resources. This includes ChatGPT prompts.

Are you using ChatGPT to assist with lesson planning, report writing, goal creation, emails, etc? 

Would you be willing to share a few favorite and most effective prompts and I will share them in the handout?  - with credit to you of course!

I'm so curious to see how we are using this innovative and exciting platform!

Share your info here: https://forms.gle/qZQe69aVUwR1D8xA6

Hello therapists ,here's a citation for a scholarly article about sensory integration and autism:

Title: "Sensory integration therapy for autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review"
Authors: Iva Čeponienė, Donna C. Davidson, Vilija Klaimienė
Journal: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders/2020
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-019-04297-2

This systematic review explores the effectiveness of sensory integration therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, providing valuable evidence and insights into the topic.

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A fascinating new study, involving around 7,000 participants, has found that excessive screen time is associated with both communication and problem-solving delays.

https://futurism.com/neoscope/children-screen-time-developmental-delays

"Revolutionize your speech therapy approach with insights from Deb Roy's 'Human Speechome Project'!"

This landmark study on language acquisition offers invaluable insights for speech pathologists. One of the key findings is the significance of consistent, repetitive word exposure in familiar settings for effective language learning. By sharing these insights with parents, therapists can encourage them to incorporate these strategies at home, maximizing the impact of therapy.

Roy's research also highlights the "vocabulary explosion," a phenomenon where children experience rapid language growth once foundational skills are established. By understanding this concept, speech pathologists can better tailor their approach to each child's developmental stage.

Incorporating these evidence-based insights into your practice can lead to more effective, targeted care, fostering successful language development in young patients.