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May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: LA Times] Most public school districts in California are planning to reopen campuses on their regular start dates in late August and September — but the new normal amid the coronavirus outbreak will likely include masks, daily school sanitation and smaller…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Six-month old infants recognize when adults imitate them, and perceive imitators as more friendly, according to a new study. The babies looked and smiled longer at an adult who imitated them, as opposed to when the adult responded in…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Politics K-12 Blog via Education Week] Top Democrats for education in Congress told U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos that her guidance about federal coronavirus relief is way out of bounds and that she should abandon it. A letter sent Wednesday to DeVos by the heads…...

May 22, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 22 May 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue 9 of our special e-letter, “Teaching & Therapy Resources for Homebound Families” (Did you miss our previous issues?| Read them HERE) Each week, this e-mailer features new resources, articles about this bizarre time we are living in, and great ideas…...

May 20, 2020

22 May 2020, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Looking for an opportunity in one of the most beautiful cities in Washington? PediaStaff has an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist in the beautiful Yakima area for the 2020-2021 school year, and…...

May 20, 2020

22 May 2020, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Full-time School Speech-Language Pathologist needed in the area of Homewood, IL. For 14 years, our trusted clients have looked to PediaStaff to help them serve special needs children. When schools reopen for…...

May 20, 2020

22 May 2020, At Home, Newsletter, OT, SLP

How adorable is this?? Thank You to I Heart Crafty Things for this fantastic summery, insect-themed idea that combines fine motor practice with a ‘reward-for-correct-utterance’ activity! I would combine it with a reading of Sam and the Firefly – one…...

May 20, 2020

22 May 2020, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Live and work in paradise and make a difference in a child’s life today! We are seeking Physical Therapists to serve the children of the Ft. Lauderdale and the Pompano Beach, FL…...

May 20, 2020

22 May 2020, Fine Motor Craft, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Woot Jr.] As a native Floridian, I have spent a lot of time at the beach. I love breathing in the salt air, especially along the Atlantic coast. It can instantly relieve my stress and bring me back to my childhood.…...

May 20, 2020

22 May 2020, News, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] There has been many studies on exercise and ADHD that indicate a possible beneficial effect on functional outcomes for children with ADHD. A recent meta-analysis research study was completed and published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. After…...