Blog - PediaStaff

FlipSnack – Free PDF to Flip Book Converter

May 17, 2017

19 May 2017, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Flip Snack] Here is a really cool tool for those of you who are creative and techy. Thanks to our Twitter friends at Heaman Communication Services for the lead on this resource! This would be a great way to make individualized…...

May 17, 2017

Autism, OT, SLP, Special Ed, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Yale Seminar on Autism] The Yale Seminar on Autism and Related Disorders is the United States’ first undergraduate course of its kind. The goal of this series is to make all of the lecture content and supporting materials available online…...

May 17, 2017

19 May 2017, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, Tip or Resource

Here is a great resource I was introduced to through Twitter. Unfortunately, I was not good enough to remember who tweeted it. My apologies! The Children’s Trust is a national charity working with children who have multiple disabilities and complex health needs. …...

PT Corner: Hand and Foot Play

May 16, 2017

Article, Emergency Newsletter, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Starfish Therapies] Hand and foot play is an important part of a child’s development. So is bringing the feet to their mouth (unfortunately I didn’t get a good picture of that!). So what are some of the reasons it is so…...

May 16, 2017

Article, Emergency Newsletter, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Upbility] Expressive language signifies the ability to use words, sentences, gestures and writing to convey notions and messages to other people. Expressive language skills include the ability to name objects in our surroundings, describe actions and events, formulate sentences, use grammar…...

May 16, 2017

19 May 2017, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Maternity leave position available for the fall in a school setting in the Glenview area! * full time * maternity leave * K-5 * 3 schools * August 17, 2017 – December 22, 2017 Qualifications: Must hold…...

May 15, 2017

19 May 2017, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Medical X-Press] Pulling away the seal of a fresh aromatherapy patch, Dr. John Daniel took a deep inhalation as the fragrance of lavender and chamomile essential oils permeated his surroundings. Daniel was ending an overnight shift in the neonatal intensive care…...

May 15, 2017

19 May 2017, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or Speech-Language Pathologist Job Opportunity starting in July for the 2017-18 school year! * School Based Contract Position * Part time, 3 days per week. Days are flexible, staff special ed meetings are on Tuesday * Hours…...

Practice Scissor Skills for Spring

May 15, 2017

Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Grab some scissors, print out this free 3 page packet in black and white and practice scissor skills during Spring time. This scissor skills packet includes a butterfly, ice cream cone and a snail. Children can practice cutting…...

May 15, 2017

19 May 2017, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or PediaStaff has a wonderful opportunity for a School Psychologist! * Great location in the Portland Metro Area (Vancouver, WA) * Easy commute from Portland – or live in WA where there’s no state income tax *…...