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May 27, 2020

29 May 2020, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Starfish Therapies] With everything happening virtually now a days therapists have needed to get creative in new ways with keeping their kids involved and engaged. We thought we’d share with you some ideas we’ve found successful for keeping these kids moving,…...

May 27, 2020

29 May 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kids Activities Blog] I just love Crayola products, they are my favorite when it comes to crayons and colored pencils. And now, I love them even more because crayola just released a set of crayons with 24 different skin tones so…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, Article, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] The beach offers a wide open playscape where children are fueled by curiosity. Whether at the beach or elsewhere outdoors, it helps to take a moment to see the world through the lens of a child who is discovering…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, Balance, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

Does your child need to practice balance skills? There are many every day activities that help to strengthen children’s overall skills to maintain their balance. When children practice these types of skills all day long it is easier to see improvements. Check…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: LA Times] Most public school districts in California are planning to reopen campuses on their regular start dates in late August and September — but the new normal amid the coronavirus outbreak will likely include masks, daily school sanitation and smaller…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Six-month old infants recognize when adults imitate them, and perceive imitators as more friendly, according to a new study. The babies looked and smiled longer at an adult who imitated them, as opposed to when the adult responded in…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Politics K-12 Blog via Education Week] Top Democrats for education in Congress told U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos that her guidance about federal coronavirus relief is way out of bounds and that she should abandon it. A letter sent Wednesday to DeVos by the heads…...

May 22, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 22 May 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue 9 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 great ideas…...

May 20, 2020

22 May 2020, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Looking for an opportunity in one of the most beautiful cities in Washington? PediaStaff has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in the beautiful Yakima area for the 2020-2021 school year, and…...

May 20, 2020

22 May 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Full-time School Speech-Language Pathologist needed in the area of Homewood, IL. For 14 years, our trusted clients have looked to PediaStaff to help them serve special needs children. When schools reopen for…...