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Special Ed Corner: 3 Classroom Organization Hacks

September 3, 2015

4 September 2015, Newsletter

[Source: Autism Classroom Resources] I wanted to share 3 little classroom organization hacks that I have found over the years that I don’t think I’ve talked about much here. They are simple things you can do that will make your life in…...

September 3, 2015

4 September 2015, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] I’ve gotten a bit carried away with making printables lately! I love the design aspect of it. It’s good therapy! I’m sad to admit it, but I’ve never decorated my desk. The majority of the reason is I’m rarely…...

September 2, 2015

[Source: Mama OT] Play dough mats are pictures or drawings that can be laminated or placed in a page protector, and they encourage a child to interact with the pictures through the use of play dough. This provides them a great opportunity…...

September 2, 2015

4 September 2015, Article, Early Intervention, Newsletter, SLP

by Jenna Rayburn of The Speech Room News Part of my role at our district early childhood center is to complete incoming evaluations for children entering the program. We have about half of our students come from the state birth to three…...

Math Skills Count for Premature Babies

September 2, 2015

News, Newsletter, NICU, Preemies

[Source: Medical News Today] A new study conducted by the University of Warwick links being born premature with low wages. Researchers have identified a link between being born preterm and decreased intelligence, reading and in particular mathematical ability and have highlighted an…...

September 2, 2015

Career, Job, Newsletter

Now Hiring Throughout WA! PediaStaff has several excellent School Psychologist positions opening up in WA – Olympia, Kitsap Peninsula, Centralia, Bremerton, Tacoma, and Vancouver These contract positions are available NOW for the 2015/16 School Year. Depending on the district’s needs and your strengths and desires…...

App Review of the Week: Go Sequencing

September 1, 2015

4 September 2015, App, Newsletter, Sequencing, SLP

Review by Nikki Heyman from Talking/Talk GoSequencing from Smarty Ears currently has 38 sequences organized into categories. Sequencing is an important language skill. The ability to sequence is important for understanding, planning and retelling stories. Settings: Languages: There are three languages to…...

September 1, 2015

4 September 2015, Emotions, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X Press] The simple parenting strategy of helping toddlers understand emotion may reduce behavioral problems later on, finds a federally funded study led by a Michigan State University researcher. The study, published in the September issue of theJournal of Developmental…...

September 1, 2015

4 September 2015, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] With new findings suggesting that genes play a significant role in cerebral palsy, researchers say that broader use of genetic testing in those with the condition may be warranted. In a study of 115 children with cerebral palsy and…...

August 31, 2015

4 September 2015, Career, Job, Newsletter, School Nurse

Congratulations to Denise P., of on her brand new School Nurse position through PediaStaff for one of our brand new clients. Denise will be treating high school aged students at two school sites in close proximity to one another. This is a full-time…...