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“Tom goes to the Dentist” – A Social Story for Children with Autism

January 31, 2017

3 February 2017, ADLs, Autism, Newsletter, Social Story, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Here is an excellent resource to help your students with Autism learn about the Dentist. Source: Dental Health IE Some people with autism find it helpful to prepare for their visit to the…...

January 30, 2017

3 February 2017, Article, Audiology, Hearing Loss, Newsletter

[Source: Canadian Audiologist] The bag of party balloons in front of me has the following warning labels: “this bag is not a toy,” “choking hazard” and “to protect eyes from possible damage, the use of a balloon pump is recommended (Unique Industries©,…...

January 30, 2017

3 February 2017, Autism, News, Newsletter, Rett Syndrome

[Source: Medical X-Press] Researchers have uncovered 30 genes that could, one day, serve as therapeutic targets to reverse Rett syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that affects only girls and is a severe form of an autism spectrum disorder. The study, led by…...

January 30, 2017

3 February 2017, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Frontiers in Psychology published research on the relationship between between motor skills, cognitive function, and school performance in 45 students from 8 to 14 years of age. Each participant completed the following to assess different skill areas: 1)…...

January 30, 2017

Down Syndrome, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

[Source: USA Today] See the moment this boy with Down syndrome finds out he’s been accepted to the University of Iowa. It’s short and well worth the view!! Watch It, on USA Today! ...

January 25, 2017

"Tip or Resource", 27 January 2017, Career, Job

Here at PediaStaff, we set up a LOT of interviews. An interview is your chance to impress a prospective employer with your skills and personality so you can hopefully land the job of your dreams. Make sure, however, that when you accept…...

January 25, 2017

27 January 2016, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

This idea is inspired by Pinterest and altered for speech and language goals and therapy by the folks at the ‘Word Nerd Speech Teach’ blog. (wordnerdspeechteach.blogspot.com) Start by cutting out paper hearts in several colors. Print and cut out pictures of each…...

January 25, 2017

Groundhog Day is fun. Well, maybe not for Bill Murray but the kids really love it. Groundhog Day is a fun theme which can advance many therapy goals with children. The holiday’s interesting history and tradition lend themselves to a variety of…...

January 25, 2017

27 January 2017, News, Newsletter, SLP, Social Skills

[Source: Disability Scoop] Engaging in social situations in a virtual environment may significantly improve real-world interactions for young people with autism, new research suggests. Kids and teens on the spectrum who participated in a series of computer-based training sessions showed improved social…...

January 25, 2017

27 January 2017, Literacy, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Feeding children can be a challenging process for many parents. A previous study found 46% of preschoolers were picky eaters and 40% of picky eaters remained picky for two or more years. Nutrition education and recommended feeding practices may…...