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Is Fructose Linked to ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders?

October 19, 2020

23 October 2020, ADHD, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Healthline] High consumption of fructose may stimulate impulsivity and aggression, behaviors similar to the foraging response in animals. Fructose is a source of energy. But in many animals, it also triggers a foraging response, similar to what occurs in starvation. Many…...

October 19, 2020

22 October 2020, ADHD, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Children who are later diagnosed with autism and/or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder visit doctors and hospitals more often in their first year of life than non-affected children, suggesting a potential new way to identify the conditions early. The findings…...

October 14, 2020

"Tip or Resource", COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 30 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…...

October 14, 2020

16 October 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: Footwear News] For people with disabilities, finding footwear that not only fits, but is also fashionable can often be challenging — so Ugg and Zappos set out to change that. Just this week, the sheepskin boot brand and the online retailer’s Zappos…...

October 14, 2020

16 October 2020, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are seeking a pediatric Physical Therapist for an early intervention position in Whittier California. Whittier is a beautiful Southern California city just 25 minutes outside of Los Angeles. Named one of…...

October 14, 2020

16 October 2020, News, Newsletter

[Source: WalletHub] When searching for a new home, people with disabilities often have a longer and more complicated list of considerations compared with other individuals. In addition to common wish-list items, such as reliable public transportation and diverse entertainment options, people with…...

October 14, 2020

16 October 2020, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Childhood 101] This simple obstacle course has been a source of so many laughs with both of my girls since we set it up under our backyard patio. The idea is to travel through the web inspired series of obstacles without…...

October 14, 2020

16 October 2020, Article, DCD, Dyspraxia, Newsletter, OT, SPD

Editor’s Note: Thank you to PediaStaff friend and author, Lindsay Biel for recommending this article! [Source: Child Mind Institute] It’s no surprise that children differ in how coordinated they are, and how early they develop motor skills. But when children are notably…...

October 14, 2020

16 October 2020, Language, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: PediaStaff would like to welcome Kristin Cummings, M.S. CCC-SLP to our guest blogging team! Kristin runs the Simply Speech blog and has some wonderful ideas to share with you. Please enjoy this great Halloween idea that she wrote up specifically…...

October 13, 2020

16 October 2020, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Tip or Resource

Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year, and I believe I am hardly alone! I just realized how much everyone loves it, when I noticed just how many great pins we have for you in our Halloween Themed Therapy Activities and Treats board.…...