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Study: Diet Not Connected to GI Problems in Children with Autism

July 17, 2017

21 July 2017, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] Many children with autism spectrum disorder experience significant gastrointestinal issues, but the cause of these symptoms is unknown. Professionals in the medical community have suggested a potential link between diet and gastrointestinal issues related to autism. Now, researchers from the…...

July 13, 2017

14 July 2017, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Childhood 101] This DIY reading game is a great resource for beginning or struggling readers. In fact, my 5 year old early reader has been having lots of fun with our set since I made it a few weeks ago. It…...

July 13, 2017

14 July 2017, News, Newsletter, SPD

[Source: the British Journal of OT via Your Therapy Source] The British Journal of Occupational Therapy published research on children with developmental coordination disorder and sensory difficulties to examine the co-occurrence of developmental coordination disorders and sensory processing and integration difficulties. Data was collected…...

Roll a Shape Printable Game

July 12, 2017

14 July 2017, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] I have been working on writing my new printable Build Preschool thematic units, and I made this game for my mini unit on shapes. It is a simple game that is targetted at preschoolers to play independently or with…...

Pretend Paper Hair Salon for Kids

July 12, 2017

14 July 2017, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inner Child Fun] This pretend paper hair salon could keep the kids happily entertained for hours! During a recent visit to the craft store, Clara (age 8) spotted some foam heads. She had been wanting to create a pretend hair salon…...

July 12, 2017

14 July 2017, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or We have a need for a full-time contract SLP in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the 2017-2018 school year. Your caseload would range from PreK-12. Typical needs include articulation, phonology, receptive and expressive language, social/pragmatic communication related to autism, fluency…...

Popsicle Fine Motor Craft

July 12, 2017

Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: A Dab of Glue Will Do] One of the first things my kids think about as soon as the weather warms up is popsicle! So we just couldn’t help but make this fun, colorful popsicle fine motor craft. There is a lot of fine…...

July 12, 2017

14 July 2017, Job, Newsletter, OT

Apply for our OT Positions in Tulsa Through this Link PediaStaff is actively recruiting for several of our compassionate clients in the Tulsa, OK area. They are currently looking to hire Occupational Therapists with some pediatric experience to work in their modern…...

Bean Bag Balance Game

July 12, 2017

14 July 2017, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] Are you looking for a fun game that also promotes balance? You need to try the bean bag balance game. It’s super simple and you probably have most things that you need around your home! The bean bag balance…...

Teen ACL Injuries on the Rise

July 11, 2017

14 July 2017, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Medical X-Press] Among teenage athletes, the rate of ACL tears is rising, with the sharpest increase seen in females aged 13-17 who, over the last 13 years, have experienced a 59 percent increase in the number of required reconstruction procedures, according…...