Monthly Archives: June 2023

Holly Schifsky is Presenting in Houston, TX on July 15 and 16

Holly Schifsky NICU OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity in Texas! Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn in-person with ERI faculty and neonatal expert Holly Schifsky, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC, CBIS. Holly will be presenting her popular course, Baby Beats and Breaths: Therapeutic Interventions for the Premature Infant with Cardiopulmonary Compromise, at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus in Houston. … Read more »

Person-First vs. Identity-First Language

As a speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist or physical therapist, you likely work with children and adults with a wide range of disabilities, diagnoses and conditions. If so, it’s normal to feel unsure about using person-first or identity-first language and maintaining a respectful environment. What Is Person-First Language?    Person-first language refers to emphasizing a person instead of their… Read more »

COVID’s Impact on Birth to 3-Year-Old Development

covids impact on birth to 3 year old development

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of life, with more profound impacts on young children than many parents and caregivers may realize. COVID-related stress and isolation have led to decreased socialization and language skills, increased anxiety and behavioral issues and many other challenges for developing infants and toddlers. How Has the Pandemic Affected… Read more »

ERI Offers Two Scholarships to Attend 2023 School Therapy Conference

NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS Do you know of someone who deserves recognition? A Therapist New to the Schools, or an Unsung Hero We want to hear about their hard work, and innovative ideas. We will be honoring two unsung heroes/teams.  One for his/her significant contribution to therapy practice in the field of school based therapy, and… Read more »