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September 30, 2019

4 October 2019, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is in the news a lot, and now newer research has prompted a leading pediatricians’ group to update its guidelines for diagnosing and treating the disorder for the first time since 2011. Dr. Mark Wolraich, lead…...

September 27, 2019

27 September 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Would you like an interesting and challenging job where you’ll have variety in your work days and grow professionally? PediaStaff is searching for a full-time Occupational Therapist to join a dynamic interdisciplinary team…...

September 27, 2019

27 September 2019, Job, Newsletter, School Nurse

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We’re seeking a 1:1 School Nurse to accompany a student to and from school in the vicinity of Lansing, IL. We can use an RN or an LPN with experience with seizure…...

September 27, 2019

27 September 2019, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you interested in a position where you can motivate and encourage students to want to learn and make a difference in the life of a child? PediaStaff is searching for a School Psychologist to work at…...

September 26, 2019

27 September 2019, Article, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Recently, I received a question about a student who is having difficulty applying pencil pressure when writing. The therapist was having some success using markers but was looking for other suggestions. Here are 10 ideas to increase pressure…...

September 25, 2019

27 September 2019, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Virtual Speech Center] Many of us speech and language pathologists were faced at some point in our career with a few shy children, who took a bit longer to warm up to us, making speech or language therapy a bit more…...

September 25, 2019

27 September 2019, Article, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Autism Classroom News & Resources] These tips were developed for back to school, but really they are appropriate at any time of year. Maintaining a positive outlook is a key element in preventing burnout, holding off stress, and just overall making…...

Clean Mud Recipe

September 25, 2019

"Tip or Resource", 27 September 2019, Newsletter, OT, Sensory

[Source: Growing a Jeweled Rose] This next play recipe is one of our favorites! It is incredibly easy to make and leaves kids smelling fresh and clean after play. Are you ready to make clean mud? What if your kids could play in…...

20+ Activities with Leaves

September 24, 2019

27 September 2019, Autumn Activities, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Teaching Mama] Oh how I love this time of year! The leaves are simply gorgeous where we live! On the trees or on the ground, I find them all beautiful. I even caught my three boys raking leaves on their own…...

Book Review: Red Hat

September 24, 2019

27 September 2019, Book, Newsletter, SLP

Reviewed by Meghan Graham of All4MyChild.com Book by: Lita Judge Book Description: Similar to Lita Judge’s winter story, Red Sled (see review here) a little girl leaves her red hat outside on the clothes line, and many forest animals decide to borrow…...