Blog - PediaStaff

February 20, 2018

23 February 2018, Newsletter, Sight Words, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Teaching Mama] The other day, I was volunteering in my son’s kindergarten classroom. I was creating a sight word game that was personalized for students. I loved it, but it was time consuming and I’m not going to lie…my hand was…...

February 20, 2018

23 February 2018, Autism, News, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: Very small sample size but very interesting, none-the-less [Source: Medical News Today] Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that impacts cognition, behavior, and social interaction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 1 in 68children have ASD. Given…...

February 19, 2018

23 Februrary 2018, Article, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] It’s just about March and that means St. Patrick’s Day isn’t too far away! Are you ready with fun fine motor activities? It’s an easy theme to incorporate with rainbows, leprechauns and gold! At Pink Oatmeal, we’ve been doing…...

February 19, 2018

23 February 2018, Newsletter, OT, Vision

[Source: Your Therapy Source] The Journal of Optometry published a retrospective chart review on binocular vision function and reading performance in 121 children who were identified with reading problems according to their IEP. The researchers focused on acuity and binocular vision such as accommodation…...

Simple Decorative Magnet Craft

February 19, 2018

23 February 2018, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Hands On As We Grow] Making some decorative magnets together is a super simple craft to do with your children. The supplies are easy to find, too! If your children/kiddos can keep buttons and magnets out of their mouths, then you might be…...

February 19, 2018

23 February 2018, Newsletter, Social Skills, Tip or Resource

[Source: Childhood 101] Yesterday my heart was full of pride! My eight year old had his first swimming carnival. He does well in small groups but usually shies away from larger social situations. We have worked on social skills and social confidence…...

Weather & Seasons Printable Cards

February 19, 2018

23 February 2018, Newsletter, Special Ed, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre Kinders] Here’s a printable weather chart for kids to fill in by drawing simple symbols on each day of the week. There are some simple illustrations kids can use as a guide. (I made these as simple as possible, and…...

February 19, 2018

23 February 2018, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

Editor’s Note: Good article to share with teachers you work with. [Source: Understood] There’s a math test tomorrow and 14-year-old Katherine should be studying. Instead she’s in bed. “I’m not taking the test! What happens if people see I can’t do it?…...

Hot, New Job: Outpatient Pediatric BCBA

February 16, 2018

16 February 2018, ABA, BCBA, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Come and join a thriving and well respected pediatric home health company! This position will provide you with a full time caseload in the North Dallas area working with children who have…...

February 15, 2018

16 February 2018, News, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you an SLP looking for a short-term gig? PediaStaff is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to work in an early childhood setting starting March 14 until June 15, 2018. What greater…...