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Calls Grow For April To Be Designated ‘Autism Acceptance Month’

March 24, 2021

26 March 2021, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] April has long been known as “Autism Awareness Month,” but advocates are pushing this time around for a federal designation of the month focused on acceptance instead. The Autism Society of America is spearheading an effort calling on local,…...

March 24, 2021

Career, Career Tip, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: This post is part one of a four-part interview guide for pediatric and school based speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, occupational therapists and physical therapists. To read the rest of this guide, visit our Interview Like a Pro – The Pediatric Therapy…...

March 24, 2021

26 March 2021, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! School Year 2021-22: We are seeking a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with PEL to work full-time in the vicinity of Algonquin, IL. Seeking a Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist or CFY to work: *…...

March 24, 2021

26 March 2021, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Privately owned pediatric therapy clinic is a growing practice in Fairbanks, AK and seeks a pediatric occupational therapist to join her team. * Approach to therapy is a bit different than…...

March 23, 2021

27 May 2011, Article, Newsletter, SLP

By: Erik X. Raj, CCC-SLP Copyright 2011. Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it appeared on his sadly discontinued blog, Artic Brain When most people hear the word “ninja,” images of Power Rangers, mutant turtles, or extremely fast people…...

Spring Themed Gross Motor Ideas

March 23, 2021

26 March 2021, News, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] Spring is officially here! As a Minnesota resident I am much appreciative of this season as it means that the end of the bitter cold is upon us. To celebrate this start of Spring I’ve put together a huge…...

Easy Spring Origami Tulips

March 23, 2021

26 March 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source Deborah Kratz via the Pediatric Occupational Therapists Group on FaceBook] Easy spring tulip origami done with members from a mod-severe class. 3 major folds plus 3 optional folds. Origami or other lightweight paper works better than construction paper. Position lightweight paper…...

March 23, 2021

26 March 2021, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: The Evolving School Psychologist] You know it’s spring for a school psychologist when the following happens: (see image above!) 1. You’re evaluation caseload appears to have exploded and you’re testing more than you’re thinking.2. You can’t seem to keep up with…...

March 23, 2021

. 6 May 2022, Fine Motor Skills, OT, Tip or Resource

[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 23, 2021

26 March 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, SPD, Tip or Resource

[Source: the Tutus & Turtles Blog via Pinterest & Instagram] One of the best things about taking PediaStaff to Instagram so far has been the chance to go back through some of our best pins on Pinterest – especially those that are explained…...