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September 2, 2015

News, Newsletter, NICU, Preemies

[Source: Medical News Today] A new study conducted by the University of Warwick links being born premature with low wages. Researchers have identified a link between being born preterm and decreased intelligence, reading and in particular mathematical ability and have highlighted an…...

September 2, 2015

Career, Job, Newsletter

Now Hiring Throughout WA! PediaStaff has several excellent School Psychologist positions opening up in WA – Olympia, Kitsap Peninsula, Centralia, Bremerton, Tacoma, and Vancouver These contract positions are available NOW for the 2015/16 School Year. Depending on the district’s needs and your strengths and desires…...

App Review of the Week: Go Sequencing

September 1, 2015

4 September 2015, App, Newsletter, Sequencing, SLP

Review by Nikki Heyman from Talking/Talk GoSequencing from Smarty Ears currently has 38 sequences organized into categories. Sequencing is an important language skill. The ability to sequence is important for understanding, planning and retelling stories. Settings: Languages: There are three languages to…...

September 1, 2015

4 September 2015, Emotions, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X Press] The simple parenting strategy of helping toddlers understand emotion may reduce behavioral problems later on, finds a federally funded study led by a Michigan State University researcher. The study, published in the September issue of theJournal of Developmental…...

September 1, 2015

4 September 2015, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] With new findings suggesting that genes play a significant role in cerebral palsy, researchers say that broader use of genetic testing in those with the condition may be warranted. In a study of 115 children with cerebral palsy and…...

August 31, 2015

4 September 2015, Career, Job, Newsletter, School Nurse

Congratulations to Denise P., of on her brand new School Nurse position through PediaStaff for one of our brand new clients. Denise will be treating high school aged students at two school sites in close proximity to one another. This is a full-time…...

August 31, 2015

4 September 2015, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] A new guide from the U.S. Department of Transportation is spelling out the rules air carriers must follow when dealing with travelers who have autism and other developmental disabilities. The federal agency sent guidance to airlines this summer detailing…...

Hot Jobs! California Dreamin' for SLPs

August 27, 2015

28 August 2015, Newsletter, SLP

PediaStaff is pulling out all the stops in California We now have a recruiter based in there, ready to find fantastic SLP opportunities for throughout the golden state. Whether you are looking for a School-Based position in the Bay Area, an outpatient pediatrics…...

August 27, 2015

28 August 2015, Career, Job, Newsletter

Congratulations to Alicia O., on her new School Nurse position with PediaStaff’s private therapeutic day school client in Chicagoland! They are a national leader in educating students who are unable to succeed in mainstream schools and provide an alternative setting for students with behavioral, emotional…...

August 27, 2015

28 August 2015, Article, Autism, Newsletter

[Source: My Aspergers Child] Have you ever witnessed a youngster who doesn’t seem to know how to wait his or her turn, refuses to share, grabs objects out in public even after being told not to touch, has a meltdown in the…...