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Posted on February 27th, 2020 by ProCare Therapy
Peer pressure has always been there for individuals when they head into middle school and beyond. Preteens and teens are now experiencing something very different than generations before them. The world of social media is a reality which can add more extreme peer pressure into the mix. Thanks to this, everyone who works with teens needs to be cognizant of what is happening in their social media landscape. Together we need to monitor trends, challenges, and more.
Posted in: Working In Schools
Posted on February 13th, 2020 by Tera Tuten
Physical education is one of the most important parts of a child’s development. Scientists now know that physical activity shapes our brains as well as our bodies thanks to the neural connections between our muscles and our brains. Better physical education is associated with better outcomes for people with learning disabilities, and better health outcomes later in life.
Posted in: Special Education
Posted on December 17th, 2019 by ProCare Therapy
Special education is a vital part of the American schools’ system, ensuring children in locations around the country receive education tailored to their specific requirements. Special Education Teachers are one of the most important cogs in that machine, but where in the country offers the best opportunities for these hard-working professionals?
Posted in: Special Education
Posted on December 9th, 2019 by ProCare Therapy
Outsourcing education services is simply when a school district hires an outside agency to provide specialized education for their school. These services can vary from teaching through technology such as teletherapy, or simply bringing in outside school professionals to provide speech-language pathology, school psychology, and much more. In this article, we focused on the pros and cons of specifically outsourcing occupational therapy.
Posted in: Industry Information
Posted on November 20th, 2019 by ProCare Therapy
For many children, recess is the most important part of their day. The easiest way to upset a student is to take their recess away from them. While children may seem overly enamored with their beloved recess, there is overwhelming science that supports the importance of recess in a school. Read on and find out the plethora of benefits that recess has for children.
Posted in: Working In Schools