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Treatment of Children With Cerebral Palsy Could Be Boosted

September 5, 2013

6 September 2013, Cerebral Palsy, Language, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Children with cerebral palsy could be helped to speak more clearly following research by a University of Strathclyde academic. Dr Anja Kuschmann will analyse the speech patterns of young people affected by the condition, in an effort to understand…...

September 5, 2013

6 September 2013, Article, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: This article was written for us back in 2009 by Sharon Gretz. We hope you enjoy this encore publication By: Sharon Gretz, M.Ed. What are the characteristics of Childhood Apraxia of Speech? Unfortunately there is not complete agreement among researchers. However,…...

September 5, 2013

6 September 2013, Article, Newsletter, OT

Editor’s Note: Susan Mullins, OTR/L is a returning contractor for PediaStaff. This year, she accepted the opportunity of a lifetime to work in Fairbanks, Alaska. Before she left for her adventure, we asked Susan if she would write an article for us…...

September 5, 2013

6 September 2013, News, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

I think this might just be the best meme ever! Thanks to @Susan Vaughn Kratz on the Pediatric Occupational Therapists Group on FB for posting it!!...

September 4, 2013

6 September 2013, News, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: What a wonderful inspiration to our young clients with Down Syndrome!! And as @goatgeek on Instagram has pointed out, this young man is especially exceptional since people with Down Syndrome generally struggle with low-tone issues! Go Jon! [Source: DelawareOnline.com] Sitting…...

September 4, 2013

6 September 2013, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

We are so very excited that as of this writing almost 60 pediatric and school-based therapists have contributed photos to our “myTxroom” photo exhibit. There is still time to contribute a picture of yours. Read further to learn more! Next Friday, September…...

September 4, 2013

6 September 2013, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Thank You to Margaret Griffin of the FB #SLPeeps Group for noticing that The Brainstormer (usually $1.99) is free for a limited time. [Source: WeAreTeachers.com] This iPad app generates high interest writing prompts for middle- and high-school students. The basic Brainstormer app…...

September 4, 2013

Congratulations to Allison L. (SLP) and Lori W. (LPT) on their new positions with a wonderful pediatric therapy clinic in Illinois that they got through PediaStaff. The client is a non profit provider of pediatric therapy and treats children of all ages…...

September 3, 2013

6 September 2013, News, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: I saw this article on Sunday in our local paper. So excited to see the story has been picked up world-wide] [Source: Tampa Bay Times] Cieran Kelso sat quietly beside Winter, gently stroking the dolphin’s back as a trainer slid…...

September 3, 2013

6 September 2013, AAC, Article, Newsletter

[Source: Complex Child Magazine] Young children with significant physical impairments may require the use of specialized devices in order to communicate. While it is extremely important for all young children to communicate, in some ways it is even more important for children…...