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In Mouse Model Of Rett Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplant Arrests Symptoms

March 19, 2012

23 March 2012, Newsletter, Rett Syndrome

A paper published online in Nature describes the results of using bone marrow transplant (BMT) to replace faulty immune system cells in models of Rett Syndrome. The procedure arrested many severe symptoms of the childhood disorder, including abnormal breathing and movement, and…...

March 19, 2012

Last week PediaStaff was honored to be featured in ASHAsphere with an article we wrote listing our favorite Speech and Language Blogs ‘from A to Z’. Many of these blogs are very appropriate for parents and guardians as well, so be sure…...

March 16, 2012

16 March 2012, Article, Book Review, Newsletter

Book Title: Children’s Songs for Therapy By: Rachel See Smith, MA, MT-BC Review By: Jena H. Casbon Music therapy has long been proven to be extremely beneficial for children with a variety of special needs. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive songbook,…...

March 15, 2012

16 March 2012, News of the Week, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago a blog post about the Bumbo Seat was making the rounds on Pinterest. This article from the Baltimore Sun examines the controversy surrounding the safety of the seat, which the manufacturer insists is perfectly safe “when…...

March 15, 2012

16 March 2012, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Newsletter

WQED in Pittsburgh did a story on Childhood Apraxia of Speech that aired in 2005. Still a great piece today!...

March 14, 2012

16 March 2012, Article, Newsletter

[Source: The Daily Mail] Twenty five words that every toddler should use have been listed by scientists. The words and phrases, which cover toys, food, animals and, of course, include ‘mummy’ and ‘daddy’ and ‘bye bye’ are designed to detect youngsters who…...

Great New Resource: AllSpecialEd.com

March 14, 2012

Our friends at All4MyChild let us know about a brand new website that I wanted to share with you. AllSpecialEd is a online learning community where professionals and families can come together to share personal experiences, post tips and resources, ask questions,…...

March 13, 2012

Ruth started working with PediaStaff, Inc. from its start, before that she worked for PediaStaff of FL, LLC and Kay Concepts, Inc. Before turning to the Recruiting Industry, Ruth had careers as a Biochemist, full time Mother, and Software Engineer. She has…...

March 13, 2012

16 March 2012, ADHD, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com] New research with monkeys sheds light on how the drug methylphenidate may affect learning and memory in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The results parallel a 1977 finding that a low dose of the drug boosted cognitive performance…...

March 13, 2012

16 March 2012, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Science Daily.com] Could parental exposure to solvents at work be linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in their children? According to an exploratory study by Erin McCanlies, a research epidemiologist from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and colleagues,…...