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Pediatric Therapy Corner: More Than Picky Eating – ARFID

December 7, 2021

10 December 2021, Newsletter, OT, Picky Eating, School Psych, SLP

[Source: Child Mind Institute] Whether they’re sitting down to a weekday dinner or a holiday feast, it’s normal for kids to have some foods they just won’t touch. But when picky eating is so extreme that it gets in the way of…...

December 7, 2021

10 December 2021, 22 October 2021, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

Editor’s Note: PediaStaff would like to once again welcome Ushma Sampat as a PediaStaff blog contributor. Ushma helps school based OTs hit the ground running with confidence rather than overwhelm through an Online CEU Course which includes templates and mentoring –…...

Gingerbread Cloud Dough

December 7, 2021

10 December 2021, Newsletter, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre-K Pages] From birth, babies learn about the world using their 5 senses: seeing, smelling, hearing, feeling and tasting. As they grow, children’s senses are their most familiar and most basic way to explore and process new information. Sensory play enhances…...

December 7, 2021

10 December 2021, Literacy, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kids Minds] Our December finds are especially sweet, cozy, and memorable. From cookies to kindness, Christmas trees to family time, this month’s selections reflect the miracle of the season and the power of simple moments to become our life’s most treasured…...

Reindeer Fine Motor Cards

December 7, 2021

10 December 2021, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source; The OT Toolbox] Did you see the reindeer activities ideas listed here on the website last week? It’s a Christmas occupational therapy plan that can work on so many different areas. Today, I’ve got another fun holiday activity for kids to…...

PT Corner: Reindeer Boot Camp

December 7, 2021

10 December 2021, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] If you are looking for a fun gross motor-themed activity to try this December Reindeer boot camp is a must! It’s a really fun way to work on gross motor skills with a holiday theme. In reindeer boot camp…...

December 6, 2021

10 December 23021, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] The COVID-19 pandemic is associated with rising childhood obesity rates, according to a report released Oct. 13 by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The report uses data from the National Survey of Children’s Health (2019 to 2020), as well…...

December 6, 2021

"Tip or Resource", 10 December 2021, OT, PT, SLP

Christmas-time is a wonderful time of year, but it is also a time for other celebrations as well., Rather than lumping all of the holidays into a mush of “Holiday” celebrations that lose the essence of each individual traditions, how about celebrating…...

December 6, 2021

10 December 2021, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Room News] As the holidays approach, I’m very excited to pull out my holiday toys. Dollar Tree has a new type of empty holiday ornaments this year that are perfect for speech therapy. If you’re new around here, start by…...

Christmas Tree Fine Motor Activities

December 6, 2021

10 December 2021, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Growing Hands on Kids] It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and who doesn’t love a good Christmas activity? This year I thought I would round-up some of my favorite Christmas tree fine motor activities for preschoolers. Some of these would…...