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January 22, 2019

25 January 2019, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] I teach at a church preschool where all the children celebrate Christmas, needless to say; we do a lot of Christmas themed activities in the last month of the year. However, this is really the first time…...

January 22, 2019

25 January 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Have you seen all the adorable mini erasers at the Target dollar spot? They are also frequently at party stores and other dollar stores, too. They are festive, fun and cheap. Big bonus – they are great for…...

January 22, 2019

25 January 2019, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flash Cards] Getting kids to learn after school can be hard. Bribery, delayed rewards even punishment seems futile because we want them to WANT to learn. Making it a game or using some novel tools for learning are…...

January 21, 2019

25 January 2019, Article, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Friendship Circle] Fall is in full swing and that means a change in season for many of us. It also means changing of the clock and seeing it get dark earlier. It’s a time of transition, something that can be difficult for young…...

January 21, 2019

25 January 2019, Article, Newsletter, School Nursing, School Psych

Editor’s Note: Here is an excellent article by the Washington Post that was published yesterday under the title “Here’s How to Get Your Kids to Eat Well, and Avoid Eating Disorders.” It would be an excellent share for the parents…...

January 21, 2019

25 January 2019, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Inspired Treehouse.com] We recently came across the article entitled Why W-Sitting Is Really Not So Bad for Kids, After All on Today.com and we felt compelled to respond. As pediatric therapists, we have treated hundreds of kids and we have seen hundreds…...

January 21, 2019

25 January 2019, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHA Leader Blog] I knew I’d experience many firsts during my clinical fellowship (CF). At my school placement, I wrote IEPs as the sole service provider. I signed and requested diet upgrades at my position in my local skilled nursing facility. All…...

January 21, 2019

23 July 2021, Article, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

By: Dana Elliot, OTR/L Another great household object that can be used to build sensory-motor skills is a toothpick. Toothpicks are great for building fine motor and grasping skills. Their small size encourages the child to use and strengthen their fingertips. Challenge…...

January 18, 2019

18 January 2019, Job, Newsletter, Special Education

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you interested in a field where you can work with children with special needs and make a difference in their lives? PediaStaff is now hiring Special Education Teachers for private special…...

January 18, 2019

18 January 2019, Job, Newsletter, Social Worker

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 A full-time School Social Worker is NEEDED ASAP for a new full-time position in a great elementary school (K-5) setting! We have an immediate opening for a full-time licensed Social Worker in a…...