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Google Seeks Help From People With Down Syndrome

December 23, 2019

27 December 2019, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] From Siri to Alexa, voice assistants are everywhere, but the technology tends to miss every third word that people with Down syndrome say. Now a new effort is underway to change that. Google is partnering with the Canadian Down…...

December 23, 2019

27 December 2019, News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Education Week] The bill funding the U.S. Department of Education signed by President Donald Trump on Friday marks the third straight time he has unsuccessfully sought to cut the department’s overall budget. The fiscal 2020 spending bill Trump just signed provides $72.8…...

December 20, 2019

20 December 2019, Newsletter, Social Worker

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Opportunity for a School Social Worker, full-time position for a two-month leave, this position could lead to a longer contract if desired. * Position begins in January and runs for two months…...

December 19, 2019

20 December 2019, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Ready to start a rewarding new position? We have a brand new opportunity for a pediatric PT to serve a 100% home health population in desirable Austin, TX. Caseload can be catered…...

December 19, 2019

20 December 2019, Job, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 PediaStaff has a need for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist in the Maple Valley area for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This is an elementary-level position with caseload numbers around 45.…...

December 18, 2019

20 December 2019, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

by Stephanie Foster Brown, Certified School Psychologist When I chose a career as a school psychologist, I knew I would work with many families affected by autism. But what I didn’t anticipate, was just how much I would learn from those exceptional parents…...

December 18, 2019

20 December 2019, Article, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Edutopia] Jeremiah is a student in my second-grade intervention classroom. He’s verbally expressive, full of positive energy, and eager to please. He’s been sent to me because benchmark assessments reveal he’s below grade level in reading. Once he’s in my classroom,…...

December 17, 2019

20 December 2019, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Thank You, Liz Gretz of the Speech Lady Blog for answering our “challenge” to come up with culturally diverse therapy activities! Heidi Kay over at Pediastaff challenged some bloggers to create therapy activities related to Chanukah and Kwanzaa. While the activity I came…...

December 17, 2019

20 December 2019, OT, SPD, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Sensory Spectrum] In my parent Facebook Group, Voices of SPD, several parents were asking for recommendations for Christmas stocking stuffers. The problem is, there are hundreds of great sensory stocking stuffers out there! But I know how tough it can be to whittle down the list…...

December 17, 2019

20 December 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Tip or Resource

Here is a great idea that is perfect for Mother’s Day, Christmas, Birthdays and more! [Source: I Can Teach My Child] We’re participating in LEGO week with several of our blogging friends! This weekend our boys were invited to our neighbor’s birthday…...