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SLP Corner: The Early Language of Perspective-Taking

October 22, 2012

26 October 2012, Autism, Echolalalia, Newsletter, SLP, Social Skills

By: Kelli Ellenbaum, MS CCC-SLP Have you ever been in therapy with a child diagnosed with autism, and you ask them “How are you?” and they repeat the question back to you? Maybe you’ve tried to teach the concept, but find that…...

OT Corner: Sensory Friendly Halloween

October 22, 2012

26 October 2012, Newsletter, SPD

Editor’s Note: This article is directed at parents, but would a a great resource to share with the caregivers for your sensory sensitive kiddos! by Jackie Linder Olson and Britt Collins M.S., OTR My son has always loved Halloween, which was unexpected…...

October 18, 2012

19 October 2012, App, Newsletter

During our Laminator Giveaway we asked you to tell us what is your favorite aspect of our blog. One answer that came up over and over, was the App reviews! Yes, we do try to feature an app every week, but did…...

October 18, 2012

19 October 2012, Language, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: PediaStaff would like to welcome Kristin Cummings, M.S. CCC-SLP to our guest blogging team! Kristin runs the Simply Speech blog and has some wonderful ideas to share with you. Please enjoy this great Halloween idea that she wrote up specifically…...

Laminator Giveaway – We Have a Winner!

October 18, 2012

19 October 2012, News, Newsletter

We have a winner!! Jessica Lange is a community-based, outpatient occupational therapist and works with kids from birth to eighteen! If I am not mistaken, we met Jessica at AOTA this past year! She reads PediaStaff through a variety of platforms (the…...

October 17, 2012

19 October 2012, Autism, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] An increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) could result from an accumulation of many small, common genetic variations rather than large-effect, rare changes in the genetic code, according to a multicenter team led by researchers at the University…...

October 17, 2012

19 October 2012, Adolescence, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com] Scientists are presenting new research on how the brain develops during the dynamic and vulnerable transition period from childhood to adulthood. The findings underscore the uniqueness of adolescence, revealing factors that may influence depression, decision-making, learning, and social relationships.…...

October 17, 2012

19 October 2012, Neonatal Therapy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily.com] Scientists at the Universities of Liverpool, Manchester, and Kings College, London, have found that mothers who stroke their baby’s body in the first few weeks after birth may change the effects that stress during pregnancy can have on an…...

October 17, 2012

19 October 2012, ADHD, News, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: This is an excellent study to print and distribute to the parents and guardians of your kiddos with ADHD. While the results of this study are probably pretty obvious to our OT readers, it is solid scientific evidence of what…...

October 16, 2012

19 October 2012, Article, Newsletter, OT

Editor’s Note: This excellent guest post appeared this week on Abby Brayton’s blog, Notes from a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I felt compelled to share it here. [Source: Notes from a Pediatric Occupational Therapist] by Gavin’s Mom, Kate of the Chasing…...