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Children and Young Adults with Down Syndrome Four Times More Likely to Have Diabetes

October 10, 2022

14 October 2022, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: Science Daily] he study, published in Diabetes Care, examined just under 10,000 people with Down Syndrome and nearly 40,000 without. The population-based study was created using data across three decades (from 1990 to 2020) from the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink —…...

October 10, 2022

14 October 2022, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: MindShift] In 2019, a grassroots campaign led by parents succeeded in passing a wave of dyslexia legislation. At least seven states, from Arkansas to Wisconsin, now require teachers to be trained in the Orton-Gillingham teaching approach and use it to help…...

October 7, 2022

7 October 2022, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you a pediatric Occupational Therapist looking for part- or full-time hours with a shorter contract commitment? Do you love working with kids in unique settings? Do you live in the…...

October 7, 2022

7 October 2022, Job, Newsletter, School Psychologist

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you looking for a high paying virtual School Psychologist opportunity? PediaStaff needs a great School Psychologist to work full-time hours for the 2022-2023 school year with a Washington state school…...

October 7, 2022

7 October 2022, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Great Speech-Language Pathologists needed to work for the entire School Year 2022-23! Are you interested in working in a school setting with a varied caseload? This position will be in person…...

October 6, 2022

14 October 2022, Career, Career Tip, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Special Ed

It may seem like your interview is over when you shake the employers hand, leave the facility and head home, but it’s most definitely not. How you conduct yourself post-interview, can significantly improve, or ruin the impression you have made so…...

October 5, 2022

7 October 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Homeschool Preschool] Strengthen finger and hand muscles with these pumpkin fine motor activities for preschoolers. They’re perfect for fall! As you begin planning out your preschool pumpkin activities, be sure to leave time in your schedule for strengthening motor skills. These activities…...

October 4, 2022

7 October 2022, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Kayla SLP] Are you looking for a quick, easy, and affordable fall activity for your therapy sessions? You’re in luck– all you need is a bag of pumpkins (or gourds)! I have used the following activities from ages preschool to 6th…...

Color Sorting with Dyed Pumpkin Seeds

October 4, 2022

7 October 2022, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: The OT Toolbox] Playing with Pumpkin seeds and Color Sorting with Dyed Pumpkin Seeds were something I thought about as soon as we carved our jack-o-lanterns this year. We sorted the seeds into a super sensory playing activity that ended up…...

October 4, 2022

7 October 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Pumpkin Challenge & Jack-O’-Lantern Challenge was designed to be used with mellow creme pumpkins! Yum! (Or you can print the black and white version and have the students color the pumpkins, but that isn’t as yummy). I developed this activity for use…...