Akron Zoo volunteers and staff have stepped up to sew masks from kits developed by the zoo’s veterinary team. A portion of the masks — which can be sterilized for reuse — will be donated to the Summit County Health Department and other community partners. ...
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When it became evident that local healthcare workers were running low on personal protective equipment due to the rise of COVID-19 cases, the Lake Ridge Academy robotics team realized they could help. A team of parents and students assembled to produce face shields and N-95 style face masks, which are being donated to local companies in need of equipment. ...
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Movie night is a great way to enjoy spending extra time with your kids — it's also an easy way for children to work on their speech and language skills. Grab some popcorn and settle in for a movie with the family this weekend using these simple activities and questions to get you started. ...
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Children who have been identified with speech-language impairments likely have established nonstandard patterns of speaking or have deficits that will require extra attention and training to improve. In addition to speech therapy — whether in the office or via teletherapy — there are many activities and games you can use at home to help. ...
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The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a multisensory, research-based reading and writing program for teaching decoding (sounding out words) and encoding (spelling). Unlike other programs that overwhelm the student with rules, the language system of English is presented in a systematic and cumulative manner so that it is manageable. ...
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International Noise Awareness Day is recognized annually on April 26. Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center offers a special online resource to educate children, parents and teachers about the effects of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL). Learn the basics here, including how to tell if a sound is too loud and ways to protect hearing. ...
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