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OT Corner: 10 Amazing Moments in OT History

April 17, 2018

20 April 2018, 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…...

Earth Day Preposition Freebie – No Prep

April 17, 2018

20 April 2018, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Teachers Pay Teachers, Breanna Alor, CCC-SLP] Looking for a fun no prep activity that targets following 1-step directions and prepositions? This Earth Day activity targets just that. This is a simple, no prep, black and white packet. Simply print the worksheets…...

April 17, 2018

20 April 2018, Article, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Child Mind Institute] Tuition isn’t the only thing that’s relentlessly on the rise on American college campuses. Multiple studies show a significant increase in college mental health problems in the last few years, and campus counseling services report being overwhelmed with students…...

Earth Day Sewing and Button Crafts

April 17, 2018

20 April 2018, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: We were looking for Earth Day crafts to share with you and found these paper plate beauties, both from Non Toy Gifts! So cute and easy! [Source: Non Toy Gifts on Instagram] Here is a link to the Button…...

April 16, 2018

20 April 2018, Article, Autism, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Have you ever experienced a child when they start to spiral out of control? Maybe it is out of frustration, lack of self-regulation, increased anger or they are experiencing overload but regardless of the reason it can be difficult…...

April 16, 2018

20 April 2018, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] While global rates of mental disorders in children have remained stable over time, the decline of infectious diseases will place mental disorders among the main causes of disease in children aged 4-15 years according to a study published in…...

Kids’ Show Features Cast With Autism

April 15, 2018

20 April 2018, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Disability Scoop] A first-of-its-kind kids’ show with a star and core cast who are all on the autism spectrum is making its television debut. The show, “Pablo,” centers on a 5-year-old boy with autism who uses his creativity and imagination to…...

April 15, 2018

20 April 2018, Autism, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] At the Cool Beans Cafe, a dollar buys a teacher or school staff member a freshly made cup of hot coffee, tea or cocoa — and gets it delivered to their door. That dollar also has a big benefit…...

April 12, 2018

13 April 2018, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Are you looking to work ESY this summer as a Physical Therapist? We have a great ESY Physical Therapist opportunity in the Gages Lake and the Vernon Hills areas. So, if you…...

Its AOTA Time! Will You Be There?

April 12, 2018

13 April 2018, Article, Newsletter, OT

PediaStaff is traveling to beautiful Salt Lake City next week for the 2018 AOTA Annual Conference & Expo! We are very excited to meet you there. Our booth number is #1326. We are looking forward to chatting with you about your pediatric…...