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October 2, 2017

6 October 2017, Article, Core Strength, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Starfish Therapies] Do any of you remember doing wheelbarrow races as a child? I do! I remember thinking it was hysterical that someone was holding my feet and I was racing someone else on my hands. Well, as much fun as…...

October 2, 2017

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Problematic emotional behavior as expressed in tantrums, irritability, aggression, self-injury, anxiety, and impulsivity is often seen in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders published research comparing the physiological arousal and behavioral regulation of emotion in the…...

Best Books About Kindness for Kids

September 28, 2017

29 September 2017, Book, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SLP

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Here are 20 of the very best books about kindness for kids! Absolutely perfect for teaching the most important lessons in life about values, character development and showing empathy towards others, in a world that seems increasingly scary…...

September 28, 2017

29 September 2017, Article, Newsletter, School Nurses, Video

[Source: NASN] We asked a bunch of real people, from kids to parents to school nurses themselves: “What do school nurses do?” The answers might surprise you! The folks at Found Sound Puppets bring these answers to life by transforming everyday school…...

September 28, 2017

29 September 2017, SLP

[Source: Live, Love Speech] Let’s be real for a minute…We all know how incredibly expensive it can be to create amazing activities, lessons, etc. for our students and/or clients. Sure, maybe you grab some great supplies at the Target DOLLAR spot, Dollar Tree {my…...

September 28, 2017

29 September 2017, Newsletter, OT, SPD

[Source: Your Therapy Source] The tactile system provides information to the brain on light touch, pain, temperature, and pressure. Children can experience decreased ability to interpret tactile input or can be oversensitive to tactile input. Many early childhood classrooms and parents provide…...

Fine Motor Fall Yarn Wrapping

September 28, 2017

29 September 2017, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Paper and Glue.com] These beautiful yarn wrapped fall shapes are a wonderful craft for older toddlers, preschoolers, or elementary kids to make as the weather starts to turn cooler. Visit Paper and Glue.com for More Info on this Great Fine Motor…...

School Psychologist – Tacoma, WA

September 28, 2017

29 September 2017, Job, Newsletter, School Psych

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 PediaStaff needs a great School Psychologist (or two!) to work part-time or full-time hours with a district in the beautiful Tacoma area. The Psychologist would work with either elementary-aged students or high-school…...

September 28, 2017

29 September 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Brand new opportunity for a Speech-Language Pathologist to work with a K-8 population north west of the city of Chicago in Itasca. Itasca is a bedroom community just west of the Chicago…...

September 27, 2017

29 September 2017, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 PediaStaff is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for the bustling Greater Portland area to work in an early intervention setting between now and the end of the school year. What greater reward…...