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May, 5, 2020
Issue 22, Volume 13
It's All About the Choices!
Greetings and Happy Friday
Please enjoy our weekly newsletter coming to you from quarantine! We have retooled it in order to provide all the home-based activities, and COVID-19 related information you need to stay on top of things in this strange time.
News Items:
- New Clue As To Why COVID-19 is Usually Mild in Children
- Socially Isolated Kids in COVID-19 Lockdown May Be at Greater Risk for Depression
- School Groups Want Flexibility On Special Ed Spending Due To COVID-19
- Chimpanzees Help Trace the Evolution of Human Speech Back to Ancient Ancestors
- Autism Severity Can Change Significantly in Early Childhood
- Kids' Personality Traits Linked to Motor Skills
- Meeting the Needs of Autistic Individuals During COVID-19 Pandemic
PediaStaff News and Hot Jobs -- WE ARE HIRING NOW!
PediaStaff is interviewing now!. For 14 years, our trusted clients have looked to PediaStaff to help them serve special needs children. When schools, clinics and EI providers reopen, they will rely on us more than ever to get services kick-started.
With that in mind, please consider the following (anticipated) opening we are currently looking to fill with a quality therapist like you:
- Hot New Job! School Nurse - Monterey, CA
- Hot, New Job! Clinical Fellowship Pediatric SLP - Clarksville, TN
- Hot, New Job! School-Based Occupational Therapist - Elgin, IL
Stay-at-Home Therapy Activities and Resources
- Fun at Home: DIY Chalk Spray Paint
- 20 Easy at Home - Jellyfish Activities
- At Home Summer Fun! DIY Sponge Water Bombs
- Easy at Home Worry Dolls
- Darth Vader Book Mark for Father's Day
Articles for School-Based/Pediatric Clinicians and Special Educators
- PT Corner: Perfect Summertime Relay Races for Kids
- SLP Corner: Who Do We Ask When We Don't Know Which Way to Go?
- Pediatric Therapy Corner: Why Free Play Is the Best Summer School
- Parent & Teachers' Corner: 31 Children's Books to Support Conversation on Race, Racism and Resistance
- Kid Care Corner: Video: 14 Easy Yoga Poses for Kids
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Have a great weekend and Take Care!
Heidi Kay and the PediaStaff Team
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New Clue As To Why COVID-19 is Usually Mild in Children
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One of the biggest mysteries of the new coronavirus is its relative harmlessness in most children who get infected.
At least part of the explanation may be in the cells lining their noses, according to a new study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City.
The researchers started with archived samples of cells from the nasal lining, or epithelium, of people ages 4 to 60. Then they measured the activity of a gene that directs production of ACE2, a protein that helps coronavirus enter the body. It turned out that ACE2 gene "expression"-the DNA instructions that are converted into a functional molecule-was lower in young children, and that expression increased with age.
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Isolated Kids in Lockdown May Be at Greater Risk for Depression
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[Source: Psych Central]
A new U.K. study suggests that lonely and socially isolated children are likely to experience high rates of depression and anxiety long after the current lockdown is over and that clinicians need to be prepared for a future spike in demand.'
"From our analysis, it is clear there are strong associations between loneliness and depression in young people, both in the immediate and the longer-term," said Dr. Maria Loades, clinical psychologist from the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath
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School Groups Want Flexibility On SpEd Spending Due To COVID-19
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[Source; Disability Scoop]
Federal law requires school districts to spend at least as much each year on special education as they did the last, but in light of the pandemic, school leaders want Congress to ease up on this mandate.
Officials with a half-dozen education groups say that the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act requirement known as "maintenance of effort" is unreasonable in the current climate. Under the law, there can be financial consequences if school districts do
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Chimps Help Trace the Evolution of Human Speech Back to Ancient Ancestors
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[Source: Science Daily]
One of the most promising theories for the evolution of human speech has finally received support from chimpanzee communication.
The evolution of speech is one of the longest-standing puzzles of evolution. However, inklings of a possible solution started emerging some years ago when monkey signals involving a quick succession of mouth open-close cycles were shown to exhibit the same pace of human spoken language.
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Autism Severity Can Change Significantly in Early Childhood
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[Source: Psych Central]
Symptoms of autism can change significantly during early childhood, according to a new study from the University of California (UC) Davis MIND Institute. In fact, the researchers found that nearly 30% of young children have less severe autism symptoms at age 6 than they did at age 3.
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Kids' Personality Traits Linked to Motor Skills
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[Source: Psych Central]
A new Finnish study shows a link between children's temperaments and their motor skills.
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland found that children with active temperaments and attention span persistence tend to have stronger motor skills. This was a rather novel result, as the association between motor skills and temperament during early childhood is not yet widely understood. The team also found that participating in organized sports and being older were positively linked to motor skills.
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Meeting the Needs of Autistic Individuals During COVID-19 Pandemic
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[Source: Psych Central]
In a new paper, experts address the specific challenges patients with
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families might encounter during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as what healthcare providers should know and do to ensure optimal and safe care.
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For 14 years, our trusted clients have looked to PediaStaff to help them serve special needs children. When schools reopen, whether for summer school, or the start of the 2020-21 school year, they will rely on us more than ever to get services kick-started.
We are looking for registered nurses who wan
t to make public school nursing their career and Central California is calling you!
Central California is home to beautiful destinations such as Carmel-By-the-Sea, the Monterey Zoo, and flourishing vineyards.
Learn About / Apply for This Job on our Blog |
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This successful private practice is hiring a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist to add to their professional staff. This position is open to clinical fellows who have graduated and are ready to license and start work now.
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New full-time job opportunity for an Occupational Therapist interested in a school-based setting.
*You'll work 35 hours per week
*Caseload consists of elementary and high school aged kiddos
*Previous school-based experience preferred
*Other therapists on site to provide mentorship and team environment
Qualifications: You will need to hold a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy and a current state license (or be eligible for same).
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Fun at Home: DIY Chalk Spray Paint
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[Source: The Imagination Tree]
Make some DIY chalk spray paint for some outdoor art and creativity with a fun twist this summer! Such a simple recipe using just three ingredients for hours of playful, creative fun!
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20 Easy at Home - Jellyfish Activities
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[Article and Image Source: Kids Activities Blog]
Many of you have taken a vacation to the beach this summer, so how about a round up of 20 fantastic jellyfish activities! When we go to the aquarium we try to plan some activities for afterwards, such as coloring some ocean coloring pages. Our favorite part of an aquarium visit has always been the Jellyfish and Seahorses.
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At Home Summer Fun! DIY Sponge Water Bombs
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[Source: Woo Jr.]
One of the most fun things about summer is all the fun water play ideas out there! One of my favorite things as a kid was playing with water balloons. However, water balloons are disposable, not great for the environment, and are a huge choking hazard for children 3 and under. So instead of water balloons this summer, try making these DIY Sponge Water Bombs! They're reusable, safe for little kids, and don't hurt as much as traditional water balloons. Here's what you'll need to make them!
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Easy at Home Worry Dolls
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[Source: Red Ted Art]
Finally, I get to share these adorable Worry Dolls. I love the simplicity of these Worry Dolls as well as the bright and cheerful colors. I think Worry Doll Crafts are a great SUMMER CRAFT for kids - as you can make them and take them with you to Summer Camp or the Grandparent's house. Wherever there is separation and a little worry.. these worry dolls will help!
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Darth Vader Book Mark for Father's Day
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[Article and Image Source: Red Ted Art]
As you may have noticed, we get MANY MANY MANY Corner Bookmark Design Requests via our quickly growing and popular
YouTube Craft Channel for kids.....
...This bookmark makes a cute little Father's Day Gift!
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PT Corner: Perfect Summertime Relay Races for Kids
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[Source: Pink Oatmeal]
Summer is upon us and it's the perfect time to get outside and move. Relay races for kids is a fun way to do this! Whether you are looking for activities for your own kids, a family get together, camp, or summer school you need to check out these kids relay games! The relay games promote physical activity and teamwork. I love the fact that you can race against each other or time your kids so that they race against themselves!
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SLP Corner: Who Do We Ask When We Don't Know Which Way to Go?
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By: Kelly Ring-Whiklo, M.Sc., S-LP ( C )
Reprinted with the express permission of the author as it originally appeared on her blog.
Whether you are planning a trip this summer or staying close to home, are lots of ways to use maps to develop communication skills.
The age of your child, their interests, and the activities you are planning will help you decide what kinds of maps will work best. For younger children very simple maps with pictures and a few details are best. Older children will enjoy maps with more detail and information.
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Pediatric Therapy Corner:
Why Free Play Is the Best Summer School
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[Source: The Atlantic]
Most schools across the nation have marked the end of another academic year, and it's time for summer. Time for kids to bolt for the schoolhouse doors for two long months of play, to explore their neighborhoods and discover the mysteries, treasures, and dramas they have to offer. This childhood idyll will hold true for some children, but for many kids, the coming of summer signals little more than a seasonal shift from one set of scheduled, adult-supervised lessons and activities to another.
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Parent & Teacher Corner:
31 Children's Books to Support Conversation on Racism
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[Source: Embrace Race]
Research from Harvard University suggests that children as young as three years old, when exposed to racism and prejudice, tend to embrace and accept it, even though they might not understand the feelings. By age 5, white children are strongly biased towards whiteness. To counter this bias, experts recommend acknowledging and naming race and racism with children as early and as often as possible. Children's books are one of the most effective and practical
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Kid Care Corner:
Video: 14 Easy Yoga Poses for Kids
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[Source: Great Wolf Lodge]
Are you looking to introduce yoga to your kids, but unsure how? At first glance, it might seem like kids and yoga aren't the best combination.
However, getting your kids started with yoga at an early age is a great way to promote mindfulness and a healthy lifestyle. The only problem is they might not think it's very fun. Luckily, we've got you covered! Today's adventure revolves around our fun and creative yoga class!
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