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Cerebral Palsy: Musculoskeletal Management: Companion CD

January 1, 2010

Book, CD, Cerebral Palsy, PT

by: by Freeman Miller The following resource is the Companion CD to the textbook Cerebral Palsy: Musculoskeletal Management by Freeman Miller and published by Springer Verlag. This CD can be found on the web at the Gait Analysis Website here: . The Gait Analysis Laboratory at the…...

A Timeline For Job Hunting Success

January 1, 2010

Article, Career Corner

For New and Upcoming Graduates Editor’s Note: This document is part of the “PediaStaff Career Guide. To read the rest of this document, click HERE We’re sure you’ve heard the old adage that “Timing is Everything!” This has never been truer than…...

New Year's Bingo on Speaking of Speech

January 1, 2010

Speaking of Speech always has Great Thematic Materials for any time of year. Check out their New Year’s Bingo game! New Year’s Bingo on Speaking of Speech...

What is Sensory Integration Disorder?

January 1, 2010

Article, OT, SPD

NB This article is written for the parents of children who have SID and related problems. We publish it here because we know that therapists like to give their client’s caregivers as much information as possible. By: Debbie Woodward So what is Sensory Integration…...

January 1, 2010

Article, Book, PT, TBI

by Phil Hossler, M.S., A.T.C. and Michael Collins, Ph.D Concussion is a brain injury and can occur in any sport or recreation activity. This concussion guide has essential information, procedures, and forms for athletic departments, educators and administrators to develop a concussion…...

Worth Repeating: Cognition and Autism

January 1, 2010

Article, Autism, SLP

[Source] The ASHA Leader, November 02, 2010 News In Brief A London-based study has found that some of the cognitive weaknesses associated with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)—especially theory of mind—may improve for some children. Researchers assessed the executive function and central coherence…...

Cluttering – Some Guidelines

January 1, 2010

Cluttering

All material Copyright © 1991-2009 Stuttering Foundation of America Reprinted with the express permission of the Stuttering Foundation of America as originally published on their website. By: Kenneth O. St. Louis, PhD West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV How do you know if you or someone…...

January 1, 2010

Book, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Motor Speech Disorders, SLP

Kent State Univ., OH. Provides clinically relevant information for clinicians and students. Addresses theory, assessment procedures, treatment and management, issues in swallowing and feeding, stuttering, augmentative and alternative communication methods, and functional treatment outcomes. Extensive references. DNLM: Speech Disorders–therapy. (Source: Amazon.com) Read…...

January 1, 2010

Article, Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, SLP

[Source] University of Michigan – Dept. of Speech-Language Patholgy Resonance is the quality of the voice that is determined by the balance of sound vibration in the oral, nasal and pharyngeal cavities during speech. Abnormal resonance can occur if there is obstruction…...

January 1, 2010

Article, Career Guide, Professional Development

You have been offered an interview for a direct hire (permanent) position as a therapist or therapy assistant with one of PediaStaff’s school district clients! — Congratulations! This document will help you prepare for this interview and improve your chances of landing…...