Blog - PediaStaff

Finding a New Test for Children with Concussions

March 24, 2015

27 March 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter, TBI, TBI

[Source: Science Daily] Researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital -The Neuro, at McGill University and the MUHC, are working to develop a much needed tool for helping diagnose concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries suffered by thousands of young Canadians…...

March 23, 2015

Career, EI, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Congratulations to Emily M., of New Jersey on her new position with PediaStaff’s outpatient and early intervention client in Delaware. She will be working in a community based setting treating kids with disabilities. Speech and hearing therapy services provided will focus…...

March 23, 2015

27 March 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation via Your Therapy Source] The Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation published a retrospective analysis on the effects of ankle-foot orthoses (AFO) on the gait of children with diplegic cerebral palsy. Data was analyzed from 601 visits of…...

March 19, 2015

EI, Jobs, Newsletter 20 March 2015, OT, PT, SLP

We are searching for a team of therapists to work with an Early Intervention caseload in the Lehigh Valley, specifically in the Allentown and Reading areas. Positions are full and part-time and will build over time as new cases are assigned,…...

March 19, 2015

20 March 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Preventive Medicine published a systemic review on physically active (PA) lessons to increase physical activity during academic time. For a study to be included in the review is must have included the following criteria: 1. classroom lessons containing both…...

March 19, 2015

20 March 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Science Daily] Children’s growth disorders can be detected earlier and more efficiently with the help of new growth monitoring tools, according to research from the University of Eastern Finland. These tools include up-to-date growth reference curves, evidence-based screening cut-off values for…...

March 18, 2015

20 March 2015, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: My Mundane and Miraculous Life] Soon after my son was diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, we lost our health insurance. I was blessed to keep in contact with his Occupational Therapist who gave us some guidance as to what to buy for the…...

March 18, 2015

20 March 2015, Fine Motor Skills

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] This super simple spring activity packs some wonderful skill practice for both hand eye coordination and fine motor skills. As children find and fit the flowers into the holes they are using their hand eye coordination skills…...

March 18, 2015

20 March 2015, News of the Week, Newsletter, TSHA

PediaStaff is so excited to be back in San Antonio for the 59th Annual TSHA Convention! Convention hall opens Thursday , Please stop by Booth #322 to say hi to Keith and Kary and to get your free Toobaloo while supplies…...

March 18, 2015

Career, Job, Newsletter, PT

Congratulations to Carrie W., on her new PTA position with PediaStaff’s outpatient client in the Sacramento area! Carrie will be working half time in schools and half time in the clinic Great job, Carrie! ...