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Adults Who Were Preterm Babies Have ‘Older’ Brains, Finds Study

September 27, 2017

29 September 2017, Newsletter, NICU, Preemies

[Source: Medical News Today] Researchers identified changes in the brain structure of adults born between 28 and 32 weeks gestation that corresponded with accelerated brain aging, meaning that their brains appeared older than those of their non-preterm counterparts. Lead study author Dr.…...

Hot, New Job: Pediatric SLP – Napa, CA

September 27, 2017

29 September 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 PediaStaff is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist in wine country–Northern California. This area is beautiful and rich in activity, families, friendships and fun. PediaStaff has local representation to help you flourish through your…...

Sticky Note Collage

September 26, 2017

29 September 2017, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Brick by Brick] Making a collage is a standard type of activity in preschool and kindergarten rooms. Assembling a lot of different materials to create a larger visual item is a time-honored art form. In fact it is so familiar that…...

September 26, 2017

29 September 2017, Literacy, SLP

[Source: Reading Rockets] by Timothy Shanahan Teacher question I have a question regarding my school’s reading program. My question today is about the reading portion of our literacy block and most specifically the partner reading and independent reading. I’m finding that my…...

September 26, 2017

29 September 2017, Newsletter, Rhyming, SLP

[Source: NPR.org] Some people have an aversion to poetry. They think it’s got rules. You know, like, it’s got to rhyme. Moon, June, croon a tune to a raccoon and an old spittoon. Blah, blah, blah. Chris Harris, who’s never written a…...

September 25, 2017

29 September 2017, Early Intervention, News, Newsletter, Preschool

[Source: Education Week] A new study now awaiting publication says the benefits of Head Start extend well beyond the children enrolled in the federal early-childhood program. The researchers say they have found a connection between students’ participation in Head Start and positive outcomes for…...

September 25, 2017

29 September 2017, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Medical News Today] New research recently published in the journal NeuroToxicologysuggests that excessive exposure to air manganese might have adverse neurodevelopmental effects; children exposed to the metal were found to have lower IQ scores. The new study – which was led by Dr. Erin Haynes,…...

Hot, New Job! School Nurse – Salem, OR

September 21, 2017

22 September 2017, Job, Newsletter, School Nurse

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are searching for a School Nurse in the Salem, OR area for a contract assignment beginning in October and ending in mid-June 2018. Duties and responsibilities include: * Work as a…...

September 21, 2017

22 September 2017, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Video

[Source: Teach Me to Talk] Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize, M.S., CCC-SLP of teachmetotalk.com as she discusses late talkers! In this podcast, we’ll discusses a common problem therapists face… little friends who try to run away when you’re supposed to be…...

September 21, 2017

22 September 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 We are searching for a Speech-Language Pathologist for a school-based contract assignment for the 2017-2018 school year. The position is located near Springfield, MA. The therapist will work with preschool-aged students. Experienced…...