Blog - PediaStaff

Insufficient Sleep Associated with Risky Behavior in Teens

October 2, 2018

5 October 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Adolescents require 8-10 hours of sleep at night for optimal health, according to sleep experts, yet more than 70 percent of high school students get less than that. Previous studies have demonstrated that insufficient sleep in youth can result…...

October 2, 2018

5 October 2018, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] When the music flips on, something electric strikes 14-year-old Nick Motlomelo’s long limbs. His hips swivel, his body bends, his shoulders shimmy. Sometimes the magic happens on cue, in sync with the rest of the performers putting on a…...

Patterning Activities for Preschool

October 1, 2018

5 October 2018, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Pre-K Pages] Patterning skills develop as preschoolers have experiences with patterns in different ways. Identifying patterns, noticing similarities and differences, and creating repeating patterns are important skills for math and literacy development. These activities can help your preschoolers develop these important skills. Read the…...

October 1, 2018

5 October 2018, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Futurity] If you’ve ever felt nauseous before an important presentation, or foggy after a big meal, then you know the power of the gut-brain connection. Scientists now believe that a surprising array of conditions, including appetite disorders, obesity, arthritis, and depression,…...

September 28, 2018

28 September 2018, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Do you enjoy working with middle-schoolers? PediaStaff is hiring a School Psychologist for an immediate opening in Joliet. * You’ll cover grades 6-8 at one school * This is a full-time position 7.5…...

September 28, 2018

28 September 2018, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking for a fantastic Occupational Therapist position in the Pacific Northwest? PediaStaff needs a great Occupational Therapist to work full-time hours with a district in the beautiful Tacoma area! You…...

September 28, 2018

28 September 2018, BCBA, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Think all BCBA openings are equal? This might be a refreshing break from the typical. We are seeking Board Certified Behavioral Analysts (BCBAs) and Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analysts for this unique…...

Fall Themed Motor Planning

September 27, 2018

28 September 2018, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] The sound of crinkling leaves, the shorter days, and all things pumpkin are reminders that fall is officially here! Now is a great time to incorporate the fall themed gross motor and fine motor activities into your planning for…...

September 27, 2018

28 September 2018, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Universe] I bought a large bag of 200 trinkets from Dinky Doodads on Etsy last year, but never really organized them like I wanted to. I just couldn’t make the decision of what to do with them. Well, the inspiration came to…...

September 27, 2018

28 September 2018, Article, Newsletter

[Source: Speech Room News] Behavior needs can impact speech therapy in a lot of ways. I’ve written about it before here on the blog but I thought it was worth revising this month. Students can be resistant to working with us for…...