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Brainwave Activity Reveals Potential Biomarker for Autism in Children

October 30, 2018

2 November 2018, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can impair communication ability, socialization, and verbal and motor skills. It generally starts in early childhood and is diagnosed through behavior observation. This means of assessment can be imprecise, which…...

October 29, 2018

2 November 2018, Language, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] Children with brain injuries are able to reorganize their language-relevant brain areas into other, healthy brain areas and thus maintain their ability to speak. However, this is only possible to a certain extent, as they still often have poorer…...

October 29, 2018

2 November 2018, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Medical News Today] In a United Kingdom first, a team of specialists from University College London (UCL), University College London Hospitals (UCLH), and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) performed surgeries on two different babies with spina bifida while they were still…...

October 29, 2018

2 November 2018, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] The number of characters with disabilities on prime-time television this year is set to hit a record high. There will be 18 regularly-appearing characters with disabilities on prime-time network shows during the 2018-2019 season, accounting for 2.1 percent of…...

Sensory Behavior Checklist

October 29, 2018

2 November 2018, Newsletter, OT, Sensory Processing, SPD, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] If you are a school-based Occupational Therapist, teacher, or a parent of a child with sensory processing difficulties, then you often ponder the question when a child “misbehaves” was it due to sensory concerns or behavior. This FREE…...

October 25, 2018

26 October 2018, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you a Pediatric Occupational Therapist wanting to start a new full-time position immediately? This pediatric clinic is located in Roswell, GA. Roswell has been chosen twice by “Atlanta Magazine” as the…...

October 25, 2018

26 October 2018, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Kids with autism often struggle with behavior issues, but researchers say a simple new questionnaire may be able to determine if an underlying medical condition is actually the cause. The 17-item survey is designed to help spot gastrointestinal problems…...

October 25, 2018

26 October 2018, Job, Newsletter, School Psych, School Psychologist

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Have you considered blending your talent as a School Psychologist with PediaStaff? We do our best to be sure your contract experience with us is supportive and enjoyable. We are are hiring in the Bay Area.…...

October 25, 2018

26 October 2018, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you an Occupational Therapist in the market to cover a maternity leave for a school position in 2019? We are in need of an Occupational Therapist to work in the area…...

Simple Bat Corner Bookmark

October 24, 2018

26 October 2018, Following Directions, Halloween, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Red Ted Art] A cheeky blast from the past!!! We shared this super duper cute and easy origami bat before! However, I feel I didn’t sufficiently highlight the bat’s dual purpose of paper bat decoration AND Simple Bat Corner Bookmark… and as you…...