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October 13, 2014

17 October 2014, Newsletter, School Nurses

[Source: National Association of School Nurses] Listen HERE!...

October 13, 2014

17 October 2014, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Entwistle Occupational Therapy] Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy presents our third episode of Occupational Therapy Video (OT-V) “Solutions For Printing Success.” In this episode we explore one of the main reasons that parents seek our services for their children – problems with…...

October 9, 2014

4 May 2012, News, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SLP, Tip or Resource

PediaStaff is very happy to announce that TxTools 2.0 is available in the App Store. Completely redesigned for all the newest Apple iDevices, TxTools 2.0, has brand new styling! The beauty of this app is its simplicity – four modules to handle the every day tasks…...

October 9, 2014

IIDEA, News of the Week, Newsletter, SpecialEd

[Source: Disability Scoop] A federal lawmaker says he wants to level the playing field for parents involved in special education disputes with their child’s school district. U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, is proposing new legislation that would ensure parents who successfully challenge…...

October 9, 2014

10 October 2014, ABA, BCBA, Behavior Analysis, Behavior Analyst, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Months after federal officials ordered them to do so, states are starting to include coverage of treatments like applied behavior analysis for kids with autism within their Medicaid programs. California is believed to be the first state to roll…...

October 9, 2014

10 October 2014, Eating Disorders, Newsletter, School Psych, Self Harm, SLP. News

[Source: Medical News Today] Though eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are typically associated with teenagers and young adults, researchers caution parents that children between 8 and 12 years old who are difficult eaters could have lurking psychological issues. The team…...

October 9, 2014

10 October 2014, ABA, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

We found this pin this week and thought that it went nicely with the article we are featuring this week on ABA in the Schools. It breaks ABA down into easy-to-understand language for those who are interested or are just starting out.…...

October 8, 2014

10 October 2014, Motor Planning, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Here is a super easy set up but challenging activity to encourage motor planning skills, coordination and body awareness. Cut up pool noodles lengthwise and lay them on the floor in different directions. Ask the child to jump…...

October 8, 2014

10 October 2014, Job, Newsletter, OT

Congratulations to Michelle R., on her new school based OT position in Greater Chicagoland! She will be working full time, in a north suburb of Chicago. The position covers 3 schools that include early childhood through 4th grade students. She…...

October 7, 2014

10 October 2014, Career Tip, Intervew Tips, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: Every once in a while, you go to write an article of your own and find one already written that details exactly what you were seeking to convey. Please enjoy the answers to the following interview questions from The Balance Careers…...