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The metal click of the lock was a sound that would define seven years of Jennifer Msumba’s life. It was the sound of her being tethered to a court-ordered electrical stimulation device, a piece of equipment used as a behavioral punishment at the Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) in Canton, Massachusetts. For Msumba, that sound preceded…
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As the excitement of summer fades and school districts welcome students back for the autumn academic term, occupational therapists are rolling out seasonal lesson plans designed to merge early-fall traditions with crucial developmental skill-building. Across school caseloads nationwide, September has officially ushered in the popular "apple theme," a comprehensive framework utilized by practitioners to address…
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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools are identified as having disabilities, according to newly released comprehensive federal data that also highlights a deeply troubling trend: these vulnerable children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other severe forms of exclusionary discipline than their non-disabled peers. The findings are…
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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools have been identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new data released by the federal government, and these children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other severe forms of exclusionary discipline than their non-disabled peers. The findings, compiled through the U.S.…
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A growing percentage of children enrolled in the nation’s public school system are identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new federal data that also underscores a troubling reality: these vulnerable students face disproportionately higher rates of physical restraint, seclusion, and other exclusionary forms of discipline compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part…
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A growing number of students in the nation’s public schools are identified as having disabilities, according to comprehensive new federal data that also highlights a deeply concerning trend: these children are significantly more likely to experience physical restraint, seclusion, and other forms of harsh disciplinary action compared to their non-disabled peers. The findings are part…
As the excitement of summer fades and school districts across the country welcome students back for the autumn term, educators and specialists are transitioning their classrooms and clinics to seasonal themes. Among the most popular tools for early September in school-based occupational therapy is the apple theme, offering a versatile foundation for targeted interventions. Therapists…
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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s son is, by any standard definition, a brilliant young student. He spends his free time immersed in the complexities of trigonometry, finding joy and intellectual stimulation in the very subjects that intimidate many of his peers. Yet, for all his academic prowess, he found himself unable to step through the doors…
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DALLAS — Megan Howard’s oldest son is the kind of kid who studies trigonometry purely for fun. Yet, for a long time, the very thought of going to school filled him with dread. Every morning followed a familiar, agonizing routine. He would meticulously get dressed, only to stand frozen at the front door, refusing to…
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As school districts transition from the lazy days of summer into the crisp atmosphere of September, educators and pediatric specialists are rolling out seasonal educational frameworks. Among the most popular initiatives is the integration of apple-themed modules into school-based occupational therapy sessions. Designed to address a wide array of developmental domains—ranging from fine motor dexterity…
