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Pediatric Therapy Corner: Outdoor Time: It’s More Than Just a Walk in the Park!

December 16, 2020

18 December 2020, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

[Source: Kid PT] Many schools are going virtual until after the holidays, and we know what that means… more screen time. We’ve heard a pattern: many parents feel like it is hard for their child to stay engaged in their classroom activities…...

December 16, 2020

18 December 2020, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Pediatric Physical Therapy published research on muscle strengthening and walking in children with cerebral palsy. The purpose of this research was to determine whether changes in lower-limb muscle strength can make changes in walking capacity following 14-week periods of…...

December 16, 2020

18 December 2020, Article, Newsletter, Sensory Activities, SPD

[Source; Sensory Spectrum] Ok. OK! You all keep pinging me, asking for holiday gift recommendations. I asked on my Facebook Page what you all thought would make the best two sensory gifts, and most of them matched what would be on my list! Here…...

December 16, 2020

18 December 2020, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 PediaStaff is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for the bustling Northeast Portland area to work in early intervention or early childhood settings starting January and ending mid-June 2021. What greater reward than…...

December 15, 2020

18 December 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Childhood 101] Create your very own mini 3D Christmas Tree with this fun paper craft tutorial. Like our 3D Paper Folded Christmas Tree Card and Pop Up Christmas Tree card, the level of fine motor skill and concentration to complete this…...

December 15, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 18 December 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 38 of our special e-letter, “Teaching & Therapy Resources for Homebound Families” (Did you miss our previous issues?| Read them HERE) Each week, this e-mailer features new resources, articles about this bizarre time we are living in, and…...

December 15, 2020

18 December 2020, Autism, News

[Source: Science Daily] In children with autism, repetitive behaviors and gastrointestinal problems may be connected, new research has found. The study found that increased severity of other autism symptoms was also associated with more severe constipation, stomach pain and other gut difficulties.…...

App of the Week: Mad Libs!

December 15, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 18 December 2020, App, Newsletter

Remember Mad Libs? They are still out there and are great for speech-language therapy. and are even better for laughter! Thank You, @1sparklleslp on Instagram for the heads up that they are also available as a free app! There are twenty-one free…...

December 15, 2020

18 December 2020, Art Therapy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Colors of Play] Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental issues use Social Stories in order to better understand the nuances of interpersonal communication. Originally designed in 1991 by Carol Gray, Social Stories model appropriate social interaction by describing…...

Easy Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

December 15, 2020

10 December 2021, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Red Ted Art] Today we shall honour the wonderful and iconic Christmas Tree, with a fabulous set of DIY Christmas Tree Ideas. There are so many great and easy Christmas Tree Crafts out there, that we have brought together some of…...