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Monthly Archive
Babies Can Think Before They Can Speak
May 28, 2015
29 May 2015, News, Newsletter, SLP
[Source: Science Daily] Two pennies can be considered the same — both are pennies, just as two elephants can be considered the same, as both are elephants. Despite the vast difference between pennies and elephants, we easily notice the common relation of…...
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Pets Reduce Stress In Kids With Autism, Study Finds
May 28, 2015
Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP
Editor’s Note:  We knew this but its great to see the evidence! [Source: Disability Scoop] Animals may offer more than comfort for kids with autism, according to new research finding that pets can bring about physiological changes in those with the developmental disorder.…...
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SLP Corner: The Posterior Tongue Tie and Feeding Challenges
May 28, 2015
29 May 2015, Article, Feeding Issues, Newsletter, SLP
[Source:  ASHAsphere] by Melanie Potock In a March 2015 post titled Just Flip the Lip, we explored how the band of tissue or “frenum” that attaches the upper lip to gum tissue can affect feeding development if the frenum is too restrictive. Today,…...
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Parents' Corner: Dear Teachers of The Little Ones with Special Needs
May 28, 2015
29 May 2015, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Special Education
[Source:  From the Bowels of Motherhood via Autism Speaks] by Mandy Farmer I don’t know your background.  I don’t know why you chose this profession.  I don’t know where your inner strength comes from or what keeps you going.  I don’t know…...
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Summer Sunglasses Craftivity – Handwriting and Scissor Skills
May 28, 2015
29 May 2015, Handwriting, Newsletter, SLP
[Source: Your Therapy Source] Download this free summer sunglasses activity to create a cute craft while practicing handwriting and scissor skills.  There are step by step directions as well.  You can download the craftivity here http://yourtherapysource.com/freesunglasses.html dup52419...
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Delayed UC Clamping Associated with Improved Fine Motor, Social Scores at Four
May 27, 2015
29 May 2015, Fine Motor Skills, News, Newsletter, Social Skills
[Medical News Today] Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord to help prevent iron deficiency in infancy was associated with improved scores in fine-motor and social skills in children at age 4, particularly in boys, although it was not associated with any effect…...
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Communication Made Easier for Children with Cerebral Palsy
May 27, 2015
29 May 2015, Cerebral Palsy, News, Newsletter, SLP
[Source:  Science Daily] Cerebral palsy affects 1.5 per 1,000 people in Spain, being the first cause of childhood disability. People with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy (DCP), 15% of the cases, despite having their intelligence preserved, cannot speak or express themselves because they have…...
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PediaStaff Placement of the Week: Extended School Year PT, Chicagoland
May 26, 2015
Career, Job, PT
  Congratulations to Esther, L., on her Extended School Year placement at one of PediaStaff’s school district clients in Chicagoland! Esther will be helping students need that extra physical therapy time during the summer.    Thank You, Esther!!...
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Blind Human Echolocators Use Visual Areas of the Brain
May 26, 2015
29 May 2015, Newsletter, Vision Impaired
[Source:  Science Daily] Certain blind individuals have the ability to use echoes from tongue or finger clicks to recognize objects in the distance, and some use echolocation as a replacement for vision. Research done by Dr. Mel Goodale, from the University of…...
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DIY Sensory Crash Mat
May 20, 2015
22 May 2015, Newsletter, Sensory, Tip or Resource
Editor’s Note:  Thank you to the Sensory Spectrum for recommending this post!! [Source:  Kids Activity Blog via The Sensory Spectrum] A sensory crash mat is a body pad that can be used like a bean bag to increase sensory input and help kids…...
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