Monthly Archive
[Source:  PrAACtically AAC] In the US, June 19th is a day that commemorates the ending of slavery. Although the Emancipation Proclamation became effective on January 1, 1863, it took an additional two and half years for it to take root in all…...
[Source: NASP] Over the past several years in working with students at the secondary level, I have found myself approaching school breaks with trepidation for their wellness, mental health, and safety. Unfortunately, when students are out of school, our community has been…...
June 16, 2020
[Source:  Medical X-Press] Children with Cerebral Palsy have more energy to play and be physically active for longer thanks to specially designed orthotics. Researchers have confirmed that adapting splints in combination with the footwear used by disabled children to help them walk…...
June 16, 2020
[Source:  Science Daily] Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring, according to a new animal study by University of Colorado Boulder researchers. The study, published in the…...
[Source:  Your Therapy Source] Do you wonder how effective inclusion is for students with special needs? Perhaps you are involved in IEP planning and placement meetings where different types of settings are discussed for students and often times anecdotal evidence is provided.…...
[Source:  Education Week] When it comes to parenting students with learning differences, every family’s experience is unique. And that reality has never been more true than it is now as millions of students are out of school due to the coronavirus pandemic.  As they…...
Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099    PediaStaff is searching for a Registered Behavior Technician RBT for a pediatric clinic in Madison, IN.  You’ll work in a Center-Based setting with children mostly in preschool and early elementary grades. * This full-time position…...
[Source:  Medical X-Press] Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) generally fare better when they have a clear routine. Now, a new study suggests that as the coronavirus pandemic turned family schedules upside down, kids’ symptoms often worsened. The researchers surveyed 241…...
[Source: No Time for Flashcards] It’s been seven years since I published my first LGBTQ book list for children. That list had nine books on it, and they were all focused on families. Since then, there has been a shift, and books that…...
June 16, 2020
[Source:  Medical X-Press] One of two children per class finds it difficult to recognize patterns in spoken language. Imme Lammertink (University of Amsterdam) has demonstrated that these children with a developmental language disorder (DLD) do, however, recognize similar patterns in pictures. As…...