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Against The Odds, Teen With Cerebral Palsy Overcomes COVID-19

May 11, 2020

15 May 2020, Cerebral Palsy, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Double pneumonia. A compromised immune system. Diminished lung capacity. And the coronavirus. Jimmy Komninos didn’t want to think about what all that could mean for his 14-year-old daughter, Zoey. But he began to prepare himself for what seemed inevitable —…...

May 11, 2020

15 May 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter, Social Distancing

[Source: Medical X-Press] After weeks of staying at home, Canadians are slowly beginning to see the impact of physical distancing on decelerating the spread of COVID-19. However, for some, prolonged social isolation amplifies feelings of disconnection and can result in negative psychological…...

May 11, 2020

15 May 2020, Autism, COVID, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder] To help families and educators, the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder compiled a guide, “Supporting Individuals with Autism During Uncertain Times” that recommends seven strategies to support the needs of individuals with…...

May 11, 2020

15 May 2020, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source; Education Week] While every crisis is different, there is a common reality that shapes recovery: Crises always reveal both strengths and vulnerabilities in individuals and systems. How quickly we respond to bolster those strengths and mitigate those vulnerabilities is critical. As…...

May 7, 2020

"Tip or Resource", 8 May 2020, COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue 7 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…...

Ladybug Articulation L Sounds Freebie

May 7, 2020

8 May 2020, Articulation, At Home, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: SLP Tree via Teachers Pay Teachers] This cute articulation craft/activity is a fun way to practice initial and final /l/. There are 10 initial targets and 10 final targets with three different color options: color images in black spots, color images…...

Recycled CD Ladybug Craft For Kids

May 6, 2020

8 May 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: I Heart Arts N Crafts] Today I’m teaming up with some very talented ladies for our first craft challenge of the year. This month’s craft challenge was to create an insect from recycled materials. And because I never throw away anything,…...

May 6, 2020

8 May 2020, Deaf Education, Job, Newsletter, Sign Language Interpreter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are in search of two Educational Sign Language Interpreters. Are you an Educational Sign Language Interpreter looking to work full time in a great school district this SY 2020-21? Apply now…...

Sprout Heads – At Home!

May 6, 2020

How fun is this?? One of our PediaStaff school OT contractors has certainly gone the extra mile with her students! She created these kits and delivered them to her students homes with written instructions. She calls them sprout heads;) what a great…...

Q&A on COVID-19 and Down Syndrome

May 6, 2020

8 May 2020, Article, COVID, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Global Down Syndrome Foundation] The unprecedented spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is presenting the world with a unique challenge. In our case, the pandemic calls for a united response to better understand its impact on the Down syndrome community. Information…...