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Book Review: Preschool Stuttering: What Parents Can Do

August 11, 2014

15 August 2014, Book, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Twin Sisters Speech and Language Therapy] The author of the book that we are reviewing today is, Mirla G. Raz. She is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who has been working as a clinician for over 40 years. She has said, “I…...

August 11, 2014

15 August 2014, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Here is a great collection of photographs (actually contest entries) that demonstrate popular “literalisms. I am a loss to remember who recommended this site. If you put it on social media on one of the speechie forums, please stand up…...

August 11, 2014

15 August 2014, Career, Job, Newsletter, Placement

Congratulations to Tracy C., Licensed Physical Therapist on her contract renewal with one of PediaStaff’s school-based clients in the Greater Portland, Oregon area. It’s always great when they ask you to come back!...

August 11, 2014

15 August 2014, Newsletter, OT, Physical Education, PT

Editor’s Note: Pretty much a “No Duh” study for therapists and other pediatric clinicians, but yet more evidence for the rest of the world on the importance of school and community based physical education for young people. [Source: Medical News Today] Physically…...

August 7, 2014

8 August 2014, Inclusion, News of the Week, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics via Your Therapy Source] Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics published research on including children with physical disabilities during play. A comprehensive review of the research was completed to determine what factors help children with physical…...

August 7, 2014

8 August 2014, Autism, News of the Week, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: Great research result! Vanderbilt researchers this week reported updated findings regarding the benefits of behavior-focused therapies for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).The review, conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)-funded Vanderbilt Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC), updates…...

August 6, 2014

8 August 2014, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Stay At Home Educator] I LOVE sorting activities to reinforce letter identification and sounds. Such activities have been wildly successful with my preschoolers in reviewing those important beginning reading skills. Sometimes, though, it is appropriate to bring out something completely new,…...

August 6, 2014

8 August 2014, Article, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: Written for parents, but an excellent list to share with your clients’ families. [Source: North Shore Pediatric Therapy] Your child’s first three years of life are the most intensive period for speech and language development. Children learn through modeling, imitation,…...

August 5, 2014

8 August 2014, Article, Bilingualism, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Bilinguistics] Why focus on categorization in speech therapy? Whether a child is monolingual or bilingual, focusing on categorization in speech therapy helps us get a more thorough understanding of word knowledge than single-word vocabulary tests. How a child produces vocabulary when asked…...

August 5, 2014

Article, Down Syndrome, January 2010, Newsletter, OT, Yoga

By: Donna Freeman of Yoga In My School Yoga is highly effective when used as a therapy and fitness routine for children with Down Syndrome (DS). This ancient practice can easily be modified to suit various conditions and personal interests and is…...