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Beads and Feathers for Fine Motor and Color Learning

November 14, 2017

17 November 2017, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Sugar Aunts] If you need a quick and easy little activity for the kids while you are making dinner, or just something fun for the kids to keep practice a few fine motor skills, then this is a great activity for you. Simple…...

November 14, 2017

Yep. That is right. PediaStaff has just completed the re certification process with the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council. WBENC Certification validates that the business is 51 percent owned, controlled, operated, and managed by a woman or women. WBENC’s world-class certification is accepted…...

November 13, 2017

17 November 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: The Atlantic] In his new book, Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, the writer, Wharton professor, and erstwhile magician Adam Grant explores the circumstances that give rise to truly original thinkers. Through stories of business “originals” such as the Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio,…...

November 13, 2017

17 November 2017, ADHD, News, Newsletter

[Source; Medical X-Press] Ulrika Nörby, Ph.D., from Lund University in Sweden, and colleagues examined perinatal outcomes for singletons born between 2006 and 2014 in Sweden after maternal use of ADHD medication during pregnancy. Infants exposed to ADHD medication during pregnancy were compared…...

November 13, 2017

17 November 2017, Article, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Less than a year after fizzling, federal legislation designed to provide tracking devices and other resources to those with developmental disabilities at risk of wandering is back on the table. Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have…...

November 13, 2017

17 November 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] CVS is ramping up its efforts to hire people with disabilities with a slew of new mock stores designed to help train this traditionally-underemployed demographic. The pharmacy chain said it will open at least eight mock stores by spring.…...

November 10, 2017

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are searching for a dedicated pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for the New Castle, DE area who enjoys working in center-based and community-based settings treating children ages birth to five with disabilities. New…...

November 9, 2017

10 November 2017, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: My Aspergers Child] Neurocognitive disorders affect cognitive abilities (e.g., learning, memory, perception, and problem solving). The DSM-5 defines six key domains of cognitive function: social cognition, perceptual-motor function, learning and memory, language, executive function, and complex attention. Mind-blindness, the opposite of…...

November 9, 2017

10 November 2017, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] We love when we can combine fine motor, gross motor, and fun all into one activity and we love stability ball activities. The stability ball sticker game is an awesome way to combine all of these in one really…...

November 9, 2017

10 November 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Speech-Language Pathology Job Alert! We are actively recruiting for a Speech-Language Pathologist to join a wonderful team in the beautiful city of Arkadelphia, AR. Smaller city that boast a friendly community, plenty of…...