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Handheld Screen Time Linked with Speech Delays in Young Children

May 4, 2017

9 June 2017, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers will present the abstract, “Is handheld screen time use associated with language delay in infants?” on Saturday, May 6 at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco. The study included 894 children between ages 6 months and…...

May 4, 2017

5 May 2017, Autism, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Children with autism experience more tantrums than children without, according to the researchers, and speech therapists, preschool teachers, parents and others often blame these frequent outbursts on speech and language problems. Some children with autism spectrum disorder are not…...

May 4, 2017

5 May 2017, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] The abstract, “Early Reading Matters: Long-term Impacts of Shared Bookreading with Infants and Toddlers on Language and Literacy Outcomes,” will be presented on Monday, May 8, at the Moscone West Convention Center in San Francisco. “These findings are exciting…...

May 4, 2017

5 May 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We are searching for a Speech-Language Pathologist for a school district located west of Richland, WA. This is a full-time contract assignment for the 2017-2018 school year. We have two needs: one for elementary aged students…...

May 4, 2017

5 May 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or PediaStaff has a need for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist in the Shelton area for the 2017-2018 school year, and we are ready to start interviewing now! Opportunities are available to work with children from age 3…...

May 3, 2017

5 May 2017, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Education Week] The National Center for Learning Disabilities released Tuesday a new edition of its “State of Learning Disabilities” report, which gathers sobering statistics, first-person articles, and suggestions educators, parents and lawmakers can use to support children and youth with learning…...

May 3, 2017

5 May 2017, Article, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Best Practice Autism] Impairment in social communication and interaction is a core feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social skills deficits include difficulties with initiating interactions, maintaining reciprocity, taking another person’s perspective, and inferring the interests of others. Unfortunately, many children…...

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month!

May 3, 2017

5 May 2017, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: ASHA] Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment. For 2017, our theme is “Communication: The Key to Connection.” We have many resources…...

Color Hop for Toddlers

May 2, 2017

Gross Motor 5 May 2017, Newsletter, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: I Can Teach My Child] Today is the first day of our 31 Days of Outdoor Toddler Activities series! Just this morning I wasn’t sure this series was going to happen…I got stuck in a tiny town overnight due to a…...

May 2, 2017

5 May 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Online retail giant Zappos is looking to make it simpler for kids and adults with disabilities to find clothes that meet their sensory and physical needs. The retailer said recently that it is launching a special section on its…...