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June 1, 2018
Issue 22, Volume 11
It's All About the Choices!
Greetings and Happy Friday!
Please enjoy our weekly newsletter - abreviated due to the holiday.
News Items:
- Stress in Infancy 'Dramatically Alters' Body's Organs
- Self-Regulation May Be Critical to Early Language & Literacy
- Professor Replicates Famous Marshmallow Test, Makes New Observations
- Are These Hormones the Key to Autism, Schizophrenia?
- ABC Orders Up More 'Speechless'
PediaStaff News and Hot Jobs
- Hot, New Job! Pediatric Clinical Supervisor OT - Anchorage, AK
- Hot, New Job! School-Based SLP 2018/19 SY - Port Orchard, WA
- Hot, New Job! LBS1- Special Education Teacher - Chicago, IL
Therapy Activities, Tips and Resources
- Mandarin Orange Playdough and PreWriting Line Paths
- Build with Rolled Newspaper
- Summer Gross Motor Planning Printable Activity Calendar
Articles and Special Features
- Autism Corner: Brighter Futures for Children with Autism in Conflict-Affected Communities
- Pediatric Therapy Corner: What is Reflective Journaling?
- OT Corner: Activities for Individuals with Grasping Challenges
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Stress in Infancy 'Dramatically Alters' Body's Organs
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[Source: Medical X=Press]
Scientists have found the first evidence suggesting emotional stress in infancy has significant and far-reaching effects on the body and could result in disease later in life.
Psychological stress in infancy dramatically changes the amount of an important class of proteins, called GABAA receptors, which in turn may alter the workings of the heart, lungs, kidneys, and bladder.
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Self-Regulation May Be Critical to Early Language & Literacy
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[Source: Psych Central]
Reading bedtime stories isn't the only key to success in developing language and literacy at a young age, according to a new study.
Researchers from Michigan State University found that a child's ability to self-regulate is a critical element in childhood language and literacy development.
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Professor Replicates Famous Marshmallow Test, Makes New Observations
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[Source: Science Daily]
A new replication study of the well-known 'marshmallow test' - a famous psychological experiment designed to measure children's self-control - suggests that being able to delay gratification at a young age may not be as predictive of later life outcomes as was previously thought.
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Are These Hormones the Key to Autism, Schizophrenia?
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[Source: Medical News Today]
In a new study, investigators at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia turned to rhesus macaques to investigate the effects of two hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin - on social behavior.
These primates are known for their aggressive, competitive behavior in groups that are highly hierarchized - which typically split members between dominant and submissive individuals.
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ABC Orders Up More 'Speechless'
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[Source: Disability Scoop]
Television network executives are doubling down on a comedy centering on the experiences of a teenager with cerebral palsy and his family.
ABC said Tuesday that it will renew "Speechless" for a third season.
The announcement comes as networks are unveiling their prime-time slate for the upcoming 2018-2019 season, which will start in the fall.
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Adventure in the great outdoors awaits you in Anchorage, AK! If you're an Occupational Therapist with tons of personality, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and a passion for pediatrics, we would love to meet you!
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Looking for a fabulous Speech-Language position in Washington state? Come work on the Kitsap Peninsula! This is a beautiful location, right between the vibrant city of Seattle and the world-class outdoor recreation that Washington is known for, with easy access to both. We have a wonderful opportunity for a School SLP to work a full-time position near Port Orchard for the 2018-2019 school year. Interview now and enjoy the summer to relax!
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A highly motivated LBS1 Special Education teacher is needed for SY 2018-19! Are you looking for a great school to work in for the upcoming school year? This opening is for a charter school that is located in the northwestern area of Chicago and they need an LBS1 Special Education teacher to work from August 2018 through June 2019 with a K-8th-grade population. This innovative charter school features a world-class education, they are rich in math, science, and technology.
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Mandarin Orange Playdough and PreWriting Line Paths
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[Source: The PreSchool Toolbox]\
Pre-writing play is necessary for preschoolers as grow and develop. Pre-writing skills are fundamental to coloring, holding a pencil, writing, and drawing. Help encourage your own preschooler's emerging skills this summer with a zesty Mandarin Orange Playdough and our free pre-writing line paths printable.
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Build with Rolled Newspaper
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[Source: Brick by Brick]
I have kids who love the blocks center - who love to build and construct and explore how to make things. Sometimes it's a challenge to find things that are different or that push them to explore in different ways. I'm always on the lookout for another way to bring different or expanded play into our building area.
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Summer Gross Motor Planning Printable Activity Calendar
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[Source: Pink Oatmeal]
Summer is just around the corner! Hooray! School is out and many therapists and parents are looking for simple and fun activities to do with their kids or to send home with their kids. At Pink Oatmeal, we've put together some summer gross motor planning ideas for you. Pink Oatmeal has included free printable summer activity calendars!
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Autism Corner:
Brighter Futures for Children in Conflict-Affected Communities
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[Source: A Global Voice for Autism]
by: Melissa Diamond
At some point, most special needs families in the United States have felt stressed by the cost, distance or quality of support services in their communities. Now, imagine living in a community that has no autism services. This was the case for Haya's family until they learned about A Global Voice for Autism in May 2016.
Haya was diagnosed with autism at three-years-old in Aleppo, Syria. Many in her community believed that autism was caused by bad parenting and, after hearing about her diagnosis, excluded her mother, Maysaa from community events and gossiped about her in the streets. Concerned about giving her daughter the best life possible, Maysaa enrolled Haya in a local special needs center.
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Pediatric Therapy Corner:
What is Reflective Journaling?
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by Margaret Rice, Your Therapy Source
What is Reflective Journaling? A reflective journal helps you analyze your professional and personal growth. By keeping a record of your ideas, reasons, actions, techniques, and assessments you can plan for your future and facilitate a positive outcome. Reflection is
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OT Corner:
Activities for Individuals with Grasping Challenges
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[Source: The Recycling OT]
Children and adults with grasping challenges can engage in meaningful activities, especially sensory stimulation activities. Examples are:
- placing their hands on top of textures to press or rub
- Providing a basin or tray filled with sensory materials such as water, dried beans, marbles or whip cream or
- activating a switch with a tap, press or roll
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