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Pediatric Therapy Corner: – Sensory Art Therapy

February 9, 2021

12 February 2021, Art Therapy, Article, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SPD

By: Pamela Ullmann, ATR-BC, LCAT copyright 2010. Pamela Ullmann. This blog post has been reprinted with express permission of the author as it appeared on her Full Spectrum Blog Creative art making can offer unique ways for children to gain a sense…...

Observation, Imitation and Autism

February 9, 2021

12 February 2021, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] A recent research study looked closely at action observation, imitation, and autism. The study wanted to explore how neurologically, motor impairments contribute to the deficits and unique neural signatures of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Precognitive embodied…...

February 9, 2021

12 February 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] It’s well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research, a happy and secure childhood does not always protect a child from developing a mental illness later in life. Conducted…...

February 9, 2021

12 February 2021, Article, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, PT

[Source: HeartSpace PT] 1. Core stability is not created by the strength a muscle. New research over the past 20 years has taught us that core stability is not equal to the strength of stomach or back or hip muscles. Because we…...

The Empathy Game: A Free Printable

February 9, 2021

12 February 2021, Newsletter, School Psych, SLP, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: Thank you to School Psyched, Your School Psychologist for sharing this link with us! [Source: Moments a Day] Summary: A printable empathy game plus prop ideas for making it fun for kids, to practice stepping into someone else’s shoes and develop…...

February 9, 2021

12 February 2021, News;etter. News. MS

[Source: Medical X-Press] Childhood trauma could affect the trajectory of multiple sclerosis development and response to treatment in adulthood, a new study in mice found. Mice that had experienced stress when young were more likely to develop the autoimmune disorder and less…...

Very Simple Snowflake Craftivity

February 8, 2021

12 February 2021, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inspired Treehouse] I love seeing the excitement on my kids’ faces when they see the first snow of the season. And, after a super mild November and December here in Ohio, we’re finally starting to see some freezing temps and snowflakes…...

February 8, 2021

12 February 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: Everyone in the PediaStaff family knows to always on the lookout for beautiful stories and videos. Got this video earlier this week, from none other than my hubby who happens to be an insane hockey fan and watches…...

February 8, 2021

12 February 2021, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP

[The Guardian UK, via Reading Rockets] How do we know what makes toddlers laugh? A lot of picture books expect very young children to find things like a big splash, a loud noise or a vivid picture of someone getting hurt funny.…...

February 8, 2021

12 February 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] 1. Follow that Monster: Visual discrimination and visual motor activity 2. Multisensory Handwriting Activity for Valentine’s Day 3. Sample Pages from Valentine’s Day Handwriting Activities 4. Conversation Heart Clothes Pins 5. Love Bug Pencil Critters 6. Valentine’s Day…...