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Muscle Degeneration May Be Reduced In Muscular Dystrophy By New Vitamin-Based Treatment

October 23, 2012

Muscular Dystrophy, Newsletter, November 2012

[Source: Science Daily] Boosting the activity of a vitamin-sensitive cell adhesion pathway has the potential to counteract the muscle degeneration and reduced mobility caused by muscular dystrophies, according to a research team led by scientists at the University of Maine. The discovery,…...

October 22, 2012

26 October 2012, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Boys in the United States are reaching puberty some 6 months to 2 years earlier than a few decades ago, reflecting the trend in girls, according to a new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published…...

October 22, 2012

26 October 2012, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Daily] Children with autism have difficulty identifying inappropriate social behavior, and even when successful, they are often unable to justify why the behavior seemed inappropriate. New brain imaging studies show that children with autism may recognize socially inappropriate behavior,…...

October 22, 2012

2012, 26 October, Article, Newsletter, Pediatric Massage

by Tina Allen | Liddle Kidz Foundation Nurturing touch is beneficial to almost anyone, but children in particular have an essential need for a regular routine of healthy touch. Receiving professional pediatric massage therapy can be a vital contribution to their growth…...

October 22, 2012

26 October 2012, Autism, Echolalalia, Newsletter, SLP, Social Skills

By: Kelli Ellenbaum, MS CCC-SLP Have you ever been in therapy with a child diagnosed with autism, and you ask them “How are you?” and they repeat the question back to you? Maybe you’ve tried to teach the concept, but find that…...

OT Corner: Sensory Friendly Halloween

October 22, 2012

26 October 2012, Newsletter, SPD

Editor’s Note: This article is directed at parents, but would a a great resource to share with the caregivers for your sensory sensitive kiddos! by Jackie Linder Olson and Britt Collins M.S., OTR My son has always loved Halloween, which was unexpected…...

October 18, 2012

19 October 2012, App, Newsletter

During our Laminator Giveaway we asked you to tell us what is your favorite aspect of our blog. One answer that came up over and over, was the App reviews! Yes, we do try to feature an app every week, but did…...

October 18, 2012

19 October 2012, Language, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: PediaStaff would like to welcome Kristin Cummings, M.S. CCC-SLP to our guest blogging team! Kristin runs the Simply Speech blog and has some wonderful ideas to share with you. Please enjoy this great Halloween idea that she wrote up specifically…...

Laminator Giveaway – We Have a Winner!

October 18, 2012

19 October 2012, News, Newsletter

We have a winner!! Jessica Lange is a community-based, outpatient occupational therapist and works with kids from birth to eighteen! If I am not mistaken, we met Jessica at AOTA this past year! She reads PediaStaff through a variety of platforms (the…...

October 17, 2012

19 October 2012, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] An increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) could result from an accumulation of many small, common genetic variations rather than large-effect, rare changes in the genetic code, according to a multicenter team led by researchers at the University…...