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News and Research:

• Less Physical Activity in Adolescence Likely Rooted in Biology
• How ‘Blue’ and ‘Green’ Appeared in a Language That Didn’t Have Words For Them
• New Distractibility ‘D Factor’ May Be Linked With ADHD
• Sublingual Immunotherapy Safe, Effective For Treating Toddlers’ Peanut Allergy
• More Medical Schools Expected To Train Doctors On IDD
• UW Effort to Map Down Syndrome Brain Raises Prospect of Treatment for Disorder

PediaStaff News and Hot Jobs:

• Hot, New Job! School Psychologist – Byron, IL
• Hot, New Job! School-Based SLP – Sunnyvale, CA
• Hot, New Job! Pediatric OT – Fairbanks, AK

Therapy Activities and Resources:

• Category Turkeys
• Doily Turkey Craft
• Thanksgiving Turkey Baster Relay
• Articulation Turkey
• Turkey Clothespin Puppets
• Social Stories for Thanksgiving
• Gobbling Turkey Thanksgiving Craft

Articles for Clinicians and Educators

• OT Corner: Lots of Fun Turkey Themed Activities for OT
• PT Corner: Turkey Trot Gross Motor Game
• Literacy Corner: 10 Of The Best Turkey Books For Kids
• Autism Corner: 7 Ways to Help Children with Autism Participate in Giving Thanks

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Heidi Kay and the PediaStaff Team

HOT, New Job!

School Psychologist

Byron, IL

If you are a Licensed School Psychologist who is looking for a full-time position for the remainder of the current SY, please read more! We need a dedicated, licensed School Psychologist to work with our elementary students in the vicinity of Byron, IL.

* You will begin ASAP and work through May 24, 2024

* Provide evaluations as needed

HOT, New Job!

School-Based SLP

Sunnyvale, CA

PediaStaff is thrilled to announce full-time opportunities for School Speech-Language Pathologists in the Sunnyvale, CA area. We invite you to be a part of our team that makes a real difference in the lives of children – and, enjoy a rewarding compensation package.

Join us for the remainder of the 23/24 School Year with the possibility of being extended. We

HOT, New Job!

Pediatric SLP

Fort Pierce, FL

Established pediatric therapy clinic in Fairbanks, AK is looking for Pediatric OTs for their growing practice! * This outstanding practice has deep roots in the community and is invested in growing its patients and therapists to their maximum potential.

* You will start with a full caseload and have an entire staff of support.* Flexible schedule. We