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Nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles By Kelly Jean Sullivan

    <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> In the United States, the Northwest Atlantic Ocean DPS of loggerhead turtles nests primarily  along the Atlantic coast of Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina and along the Florida and Alabama coasts in the Gulf of Mexico . Total estimated nesting in the United States is more than 100,000 nests per year. What are Loggerheads known for? Facts. Loggerhead turtles are named for their  large heads that support powerful jaw muscles, allowing them to crush hard-shelled prey like clams and sea urchins . They are less likely to be hunted for their meat or shell compared to other sea turtles How many eggs do Loggerheads lay? Females return to their nesting beach every two or more years (average 2.7 years) to lay an average of 4.1 clutches, one about every 14 days (Witherington et al. 2006). Ea

Healing Artmaking with Students With Autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> How Does Art Therapy Help Autism? Enhanced communication through creative expression. Improved imagination and greater abstract thinking. The ability to build stronger relationships while encouraging children with autism to see other people's perspectives. Greater sensory integration while improving coping skills Is painting good for autism? Develop Motor Skills If your child is painting, sculpting, drawing, or shredding, these activities all involve incorporating motor skills. For children with autism,  developing these skills can be extremely beneficial later in life <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads> What are the benefits of art therapy? Art therapy has been shown to benefit people of all ages. Research i

Autism and Gut Connection By Kelly Jean Sullivan

  Does autism come from the gut? Summary: A new study has demonstrated that  autism spectrum disorder is related to changes in the gut microbiome . A new study has demonstrated that autism spectrum disorder is related to changes in the gut microbiome <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1763189992875486"      crossorigin="anonymous"></script> Can probiotics help autism? The microbiota-gut-brain axis has been recently recognized as a key modulator of neuropsychiatric health. In this framework, probiotics (recently named “psychobiotics”)  may modulate brain activity and function, possibly improving the behavioral profiles of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) <amp-auto-ads type="adsense" data-ad-client="ca-pub-1763189992875486"> </amp-auto-ads>

Sea Turtles By Kelly Jean Sullivan

Most sea turtles live their whole life alone, only interacting with others when it's time to mate. Baby sea turtles sleep floating on the surface of the water with their fins behind their back. Jellyfish are the main source of food for flatback, leatherback and olive ridley sea turtles. Baby sea turtles dig their way out of the nest and rush to the water at night  <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub- 1763189992875486" lesson resources Turtle: The Incredible Journey  is a documentary film about the journey from birth to breeding for one loggerhead sea turtle. The fictional film  Finding Nemo  features tons of sea creatures including scenes riding the Gulf Stream with a sea turtle named Crush and his son, Squirt. Although the story is made up, the film uses factual information about sea creatures. A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures  follows the animated journey of a sea turtle from birth including real

Life Skills and Autism By Kelly Jean Sullivan

   <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub- 1763189992875486" Governor Ron DeSantis announced $89 million in funding for workforce education initiatives, including a first-of-its-kind Career and Technical Education (CTE) charter schools initiative.  Governor DeSantis awarded funding to create a charter school that will allow high school students to earn credentials and college credit while in high school.  Funding awarded  also includes high school CTE dual enrollment programs, apprenticeships, and cybersecurity and IT training. $9 million for development of critical workforce need pathways, such as nursing, critical health care programs, law enforcement, supply chain professions, teaching, and emergency management For students with Autism learnign life skills is essential . Practical Living Skills :  These skills encompass finding information (internet, books, newspapers etc.), money skills (budgeting, bank accounts,