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Book Review: The Recycling Occupational Therapist

March 21, 2012

23 March 2012, Article, Book Review, Newsletter, OT

Book by: Barbara Smith, OTR/L Review by Rona Silverstein, OTR/L Have you ever wanted to seek out a mentor, one with many years of experience, and tap into her brain that is rich in ideas to assist you when working with your…...

March 20, 2012

23 March 2012, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: Usually, an obituary wouldn’t be cause for the ‘Feel Good Story’ of the week, but read about Mr. Bert Holbrook (and look at his picture!) you will smile and agree! [Source: Disability Scoop] A Minnesota man recognized by Guinness World…...

March 20, 2012

23 March 2012, News of the Week, Newsletter

[Source: Medical News Today] A five year old girl named Lauren, who suffers with cerebral palsy (CP), has been participating with her parents in an ongoing study that measures the functional effects of baclofen pump (an implant that helps loosen and tone…...

Diagnosis of ADHD On the Rise

March 20, 2012

23 March 2012, ADHD, News

[Source: Science Daily] The number of American children leaving doctors’ offices with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis has risen 66 percent in 10 years, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Over this same timeframe, specialists, instead of primary care…...

March 19, 2012

23 March 2012, Article, Newsletter, SLP

by Kim Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP As early interventionists we know all about providing family-centered services. We know that having a child’s family involved and contributing to his treatment plan makes for better outcomes. We know that real changes in the environment, however…...

March 19, 2012

23 March 2012, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Editor’s Note: There will surely be controversy as to whether the results of this study extrapolate to humans, but it is certainly something to watch. Exposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affects the brain development of…...

March 19, 2012

23 March 2012, Newsletter, Rett Syndrome

A paper published online in Nature describes the results of using bone marrow transplant (BMT) to replace faulty immune system cells in models of Rett Syndrome. The procedure arrested many severe symptoms of the childhood disorder, including abnormal breathing and movement, and…...

March 19, 2012

Last week PediaStaff was honored to be featured in ASHAsphere with an article we wrote listing our favorite Speech and Language Blogs ‘from A to Z’. Many of these blogs are very appropriate for parents and guardians as well, so be sure…...

March 16, 2012

16 March 2012, Article, Book Review, Newsletter

Book Title: Children’s Songs for Therapy By: Rachel See Smith, MA, MT-BC Review By: Jena H. Casbon Music therapy has long been proven to be extremely beneficial for children with a variety of special needs. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive songbook,…...

March 15, 2012

16 March 2012, News of the Week, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago a blog post about the Bumbo Seat was making the rounds on Pinterest. This article from the Baltimore Sun examines the controversy surrounding the safety of the seat, which the manufacturer insists is perfectly safe “when…...