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NEW! Issue Number 78: Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover

October 6, 2021

"Tip or Resource", Newsletter

Please enjoy our 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 or…...

October 6, 2021

8 October 2021, Article Rett Syndrome, News of the Week, Newsletter

October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Over the years, PediaStaff has shared numerous articles, research posts, resources and links about Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a very rare, non-inherited genetic disorder that occurs almost exclusively in girls. It generally sets in between 6 and 18…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Snack Safely] Halloween is an especially difficult time for kids coping with food allergies as many are unable to participate due to the risk of reactions that could prove severe, even life-threatening. That’s where FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project comes in. Families are encouraged…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Last year, Halloween was a challenge for Luke Taylor. His mom, Omairis Taylor, didn’t think he’d need to carry a blue bucket indicating he had autism; he was so little at age 2, she reasoned, that she could just…...

Create Monsters From Play Dough

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Following Directions, Newsletter, Sequencing

[Source: Fantastic Fun and Learning] There’s no doubt we love play dough around here. When the girls asked what else we were going to do with our monster tray after all of the monster activities we’ve been doing lately, I said, “What about play dough?” And this little…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Special Education

[Source: Parents Magazine] Every kid deserves to flaunt their best ensemble on Halloween. Get inspired by these adaptive Halloween costumes to buy or DIY, which cater to children with mental and physical disabilities. Check out this Fun List of Ideas on Parents…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Gross Motor Skills, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Raising Dragons] Such a great hopscotch gross motor activity, perfect for Halloween and only takes about 10 minutes to set up! Watch a Video of This Activity in Action on YouTube ...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Peachy Speechie via TpT] These activities are designed to be used after reading the adorable book Where’s My Mummy by Carolyn Crimi. My students love this book and we highly recommend it! This is a 3-page downloadable freebie you and your…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Emotions, Feelings, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Learn and Grow Designs blog] I am really excited to share the Glad Monster, Sad Monster Art Lesson I did with my 1st grade classes. O.K., I am always excited to share things with you. The great thing is my…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, 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…...