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Comic Book Stars World's First Hero With Autism

September 2, 2014

5 September 2014, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: NBC News] Extraordinary superpowers, high-flying villains and fearless, world-saving heroes are the stuff of countless comic books. But the newest star to hit the comic circuit is different than most. Michael is a comic book character with autism – a hero…...

August 28, 2014

29 August 2014, Language, News of the Week, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Medical News Today] Those of you who have young infants will be familiar with the babbling sounds they like to make. But how do you respond? A new study from The University of Iowa and Indiana University suggests that how parents…...

August 28, 2014

29 August 2014, Emotions, Newsletter, School Psych, SLP, Social Skills, Tip or Resource

Bumped into this one on Pinterest. I LOVE this!! Perfect for the desk of the school psychologist, or any therapy clinician working on emotions and social skills! [Source: Skizzenblog] Download the Free Template HERE...

August 28, 2014

29 August 2014, Article, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Special Ed

[Source: Love That Max] School officials in Jurupa Valley, California, apologized last week for having Patriot High School students in special ed sort through campus trash bins for recyclables. The activity was part of a functional skills program, which also includes doing a budget,…...

SLP Corner: Cariboo for Speech Therapy

August 27, 2014

29 August 2014, Article, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Room News] I’ve been using this game for seven years and it’s still going strong! Cariboo was a cranium game. It is no longer made. I see it at Goodwill frequently. If you start looking you’ll be able to pick…...

August 27, 2014

14 October 2022, Career, Career Tip, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Special Ed

It may seem like your interview is over when you shake the employers hand, leave the facility and head home, but it’s most definitely not. How you conduct yourself post-interview, can significantly improve, or ruin the impression you have made so…...

August 27, 2014

Autism, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SLP, Special Ed

Editor’s Note: PediaStaff ran this story when the NYT article came out. We thought this was an important followup. by Steven Kapp, M.A. I critically lectured on autism and “outcomes” like “recovery” for my UCLA Autism and Neurodiversity class the day…...

August 27, 2014

29 August 2014, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical News Today] Children’s social skills may be declining as they have less time for face-to-face interaction due to their increased use of digital media, according to a UCLA psychology study. UCLA scientists found that sixth-graders who went five days without…...

August 26, 2014

29 August 2014, News of the Week, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHA] A new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics reported a 63% increase in disability associated with speech problems from 2001-02 to 2010-11 among U.S. children, along with a more than 15% increase in disability associated with hearing problems. The data…...

August 26, 2014

29 August 2014, Back to School, Fall, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: I Heart Crafty Things] Apples are one of my daughter’s favorite snacks! She loves when we slice it open and she sees the fun star seed shape inside, so we decided to make this darling Apple Craft that gives a unique…...