Category: Industry Information

Students across the country are experiencing an increase in mental health concerns. Those working in schools know that outside health concerns of a child impact their day to day academic learning. While the ideal situation may have been for children to head to a doctor or therapist outside of the school day, the reality is it can’t always happen. This is why many schools are leaning toward a school-based therapy approach. With guardian permission, kids are able to work with healthcare professionals to get needed therapy within the school day. Taking therapists out of their clinics and putting them into school makes it more affordable and convenient.

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How good are you at lip reading? Lip reading is a necessary part of daily conversation for many deaf people, despite being one of the most difficult forms of communication to learn. To raise awareness of the challenges faced by lip readers, we’ve put together a video quiz to see how the average person fares. How much can you understand, relying only on lip reading?

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The demands on all school related therapists grow each and every year. It is even more important than ever to make sure you protect yourself professionally. The reality is that the better you document everything, the easier it will be for you later on when you may be required to recall something. This could be if you need it for a child's annual review meeting, or perhaps in an evaluation. Being organized and using these four tips will protect your professionally in the long run.

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A growing debate across the country, and especially in New York State, is the desire for Universal Pre-K programs. Studies have shown that the sooner you get all children into schools and excited about learning, the more likely they are to succeed.

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