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Groundbreaking Study Shows Early Intervention Therapy Can Drastically Reduce Autism Diagnosis

October 16, 2023

20 October 2023, Autism, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: ABC.net.au] Early intervention with infants at risk of autism through therapy led by their parents improves the child’s social development to such an extent they are two-thirds less likely to meet the clinical criteria for an autism diagnosis, according to world-first…...

October 16, 2023

20 October 2023, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Dabbling Speechie] In real life, I am not a fan of spiders, or any creepy insects for that matter. If I see a spider crawl out of a cupboard or found in a dark corner in a bag in the…...

October 16, 2023

20 October 2023, Literacy, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Mrs Plemons’ Kindergarten] October is the perfect month for learning about night animals leading up to Halloween. Check out these 12 brilliant bat books for your your classroom or homeschool. 1. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat By Lucille Colandro:…...

Spider Mindfulness Exercise

October 16, 2023

20 October 2023, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] This mindfulness exercise uses a spider theme, making it great for Halloween activities with kids that need a moment to stop and breathe. I wanted to create a spin on some of our popular mindfulness for kids activities and exercises…...

October 16, 2023

20 October 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Medical X-Press] When Tanner Bommersbach, M.D., and a team of Mayo Clinic researchers analyzed national records of pediatric emergency department visits, they provided essential data to describe the growing national crisis in pediatric mental health. Their study found that from 2011…...

OT Corner: Spider Activities for OT

October 16, 2023

20 October 2023, News, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] This time of year, spider activities are a fun way to learn, develop skills through a a weekly occupational therapy theme, and even use in an occupational therapy or classroom Halloween Party ideas! Here, we’ve got you covered…...

October 16, 2023

20 October 2023, News, Newsletter, OT, Picky Eater, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] New research is providing a better understanding of what influences fussy eaters, and what is more likely to increase or decrease picky eating in children under 10. Share: Whether it’s an exclusive appetite for ‘white’ foods or an all-out…...

October 12, 2023

13 October 2023, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! PediaStaff is thrilled to announce full-time opportunities for School Physical Therapists in the Norwalk, CT area. We invite you to be a part of our team that makes a real difference…...

October 12, 2023

13 October 2023, Job, Newsletter, School Nurse

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! We have a wonderful opportunity for a school RN to work a full-time position east of Vancouver for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year * You will work 1:1 with…...

October 12, 2023

13 October 2023, Job, Newsletter, Special Ed, Special Education, Sped Teacher

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Are you a Special Education Teacher who is passionate about working with students who have multiple needs? Are you looking to gain additional experience in a contract position for part of…...