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School Psychology Corner: 3 Spring Time Activities to Engage In

April 25, 2019

26 April 2019, Article, 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…...

April 24, 2019

26 April 2019, Article, Newsletter, SLP

by Kimberly Scanlon, MA CCC-SLP I love doing simple arts and crafts projects with my toddler and preschool aged clients. I prefer the ones that: 1. Aren’t too messy 2. Don’t require too many materials In my experience as a speech language…...

April 24, 2019

26 April 2019, Job, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 “This is HOLLYWOOD! What’s your dream? Everybody comes here; this is Hollywood, land of dreams.” We are currently hiring School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists in Los Angeles, California for this SY 2019/2020. It’s a great place to…...

April 24, 2019

26 April 2019, Autism, Newsletter

Special Thanks to Abby at OT Cafe (formerly Notes from a Pediatric Occupational Therapist) for sharing this video on her blog. We would like to pass it on to you! I had the wonderful opportunity to hear Temple Grandin speak at an autism…...

April 24, 2019

26 April 2019, Book, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The Speech Bubble] As part of Autism Awareness month I wanted share some books that you can share with your students: Friend Like Simon by Kate Gaynor Different Like Me. My Book of Autism Heroes by Jennifer Elder Autism Acceptance…...

April 23, 2019

26 April 2019, Newsletter, OT

Editor’s Note: PediaStaff would like to wish you a “Happy OT Month” (again). Here is a cool article we thought might interest you! [Source: OT Potential] In 1917, a small group met on March 15-18th in Clifton Springs, New York, and established The…...

April 23, 2019

26 April 2019, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking for an Early Intervention opportunity in Philly? We have a great position for a Speech-Language Pathologist who wants to work with the youngest children age 0-3 * You’ll work with the…...

Easy Spring Origami Tulips

April 23, 2019

26 March 2019, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, 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…...

Mallard Duck Handprint Craft

April 23, 2019

26 March 2019, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Sazzydealz.com via Pinterest] I am thinking that this is the cutest handprint craft ever! Please support the original artist and visit SassyDealz.com for the directions on how to do this craft! She has some terrific crafts on her blog that you should…...

Spring Themed Gross Motor Ideas

April 23, 2019

26 March 2019, 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…...