Blog - PediaStaff

July 12, 2017

Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: A Dab of Glue Will Do] One of the first things my kids think about as soon as the weather warms up is popsicle! So we just couldn’t help but make this fun, colorful popsicle fine motor craft. There is a lot of fine…...

July 12, 2017

14 July 2017, Job, Newsletter, OT

Apply for our OT Positions in Tulsa Through this Link PediaStaff is actively recruiting for several of our compassionate clients in the Tulsa, OK area. They are currently looking to hire Occupational Therapists with some pediatric experience to work in their modern…...

Bean Bag Balance Game

July 12, 2017

14 July 2017, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] Are you looking for a fun game that also promotes balance? You need to try the bean bag balance game. It’s super simple and you probably have most things that you need around your home! The bean bag balance…...

Teen ACL Injuries on the Rise

July 11, 2017

14 July 2017, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Medical X-Press] Among teenage athletes, the rate of ACL tears is rising, with the sharpest increase seen in females aged 13-17 who, over the last 13 years, have experienced a 59 percent increase in the number of required reconstruction procedures, according…...

July 11, 2017

14 July 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We are currently hiring School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists for Los Angeles, California for the SY17/18. With it’s supportive environment and mentorship opportunities, this can be a great opportunity for the therapist seeking a first experience in a school…...

July 11, 2017

14 July 2017, News, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Medical News Today] A study carried out in mice finds that a common general anesthetic called isoflurane significantly interferes with the growth of neurons in the developing brain. These worrying findings back up a raft of earlier studies. General anesthetics are…...

July 11, 2017

14 July 2017, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The Autism Helper] I know, I know. ANOTHER post about fluency instruction. But you guys – it’s just that amazing and important. I am all about setting up a fluency station in your classroom so you can work on increasing vocabulary, math skills,…...

July 10, 2017

14 July 2017, Art Therapy, Article, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: The Atlantic] A wealth of research has shown a strong link between the scribbles of preschoolers and their early stages of written language and reading. Drawing also helps prepare children for success in other subject areas, including explaining and communicating mathematical…...

July 10, 2017

14 July 2017, AAC, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Selah isn’t ready to work yet. Carrie Kerr asks, “Do you want a drink?” Selah grabs a bright pink iPad programmed with more than 3,000 words and matching pictures, including a skunk for a fun kid word like “fart.”…...

July 10, 2017

14 July 2017, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Science Daily] The late adolescent years are an important period for gaining bone mineral, even after a teenager attains his or her adult height. Scientists analyzing a racially diverse, multicenter sample from a large, federally funded national study say their findings…...