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October 26, 2022

28 October 2022, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a fantastic job opportunity in beautiful Bailey, Colorado? PediaStaff needs a passionate OT to work a 30-hour contract for the remainder of the 2022-2023…...

October 25, 2022

"Tip or Resource", CCC, Newsletter

Please enjoy our newest issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians…...

October 25, 2022

22 October 2022, Autism, OT, SPD

[Source: Best Practice Autism.com] Unusual sensory responses (i.e., sensory over-responsivity, sensory under-responsivity, and sensory seeking) are relatively common in autism (ASD). While no single type of sensory problem is consistently associated with ASD, one of the most commonly reported challenges for people with autism…...

October 25, 2022

28 October 2022, Down Syndrome, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: NDSS] Today there are still many misconceptions about Down syndrome and those who have it. This guide dispels some of the common myths about Down syndrome. MYTH: Down syndrome is a rare disorder. TRUTH: Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring…...

October 25, 2022

28 October 2022, Article, Language, SLP

by Erik Raj, M.S., CCC-SLPLP What is one thing that all of us speech-language pathologists have in common? If you answered that we’re all awesome, you’re right, but that’s not exactly the response I was looking for, haha! The one commonality that…...

October 25, 2022

28 October 2022, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Make some gorgeous DIY colored sticks for counting, creative picture making, dominoes games and more! They’re such a fun, open-ended loose part for free play and learning and would make a great gift or addition to the classroom…...

PT Corner: Wheelbarrow Walking

October 25, 2022

28 October 2022, Article, Core Strength, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Starfish Therapies] Do any of you remember doing wheelbarrow races as a child? I do! I remember thinking it was hysterical that someone was holding my feet and I was racing someone else on my hands. Well, as much fun as…...

Ear of Corn Craft

October 25, 2022

28 October 2022, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Kids Activities.com] This cute little fall ornament is perfect for the refrigerator. Plus, it would be a great time to talk about the harvest in the fall and how the farmers make sure we all have food! Regardless if you turn…...

Cinnamon Acorn Craft

October 25, 2022

28 October 2022, Newsletter, OT, Sensory

[Source: All Kids Network] Adding cinnamon to anything makes it seem like it’s time for fall to us and this cute acorn craft is no exception! Use our provided template to make this fall craft even simpler to put together. Our preschooler…...

Fun Cranberry Activities for Kids

October 25, 2022

28 October 2022, Fine Motor Skills, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Source: Creative Family Fun] Have you thought much about cranberries other than cracking open a can and serving them with cranberry dinner? I’ll admit, it’s definitely not something I think about often. But, around November I start seeing them and my mouth…...