Mental illness impacts everyone, including children. One in six children in the United States struggles with a mental health disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.1 That means several children in every classroom are dealing with mental health …
Not every child is able to pick up communication skills automatically. Speech therapy is a helpful tool for children struggling with pronouncing words, speech disorders, or stuttering. School administrators and teachers can help their students develop better communication skills. Pediatric …
How to spot a sensory seeker and what a sensory room can offer. Sensory-Based Behaviors: Rocking in seat Bouncing Rip paper when writing Sitting on knees or feet Difficulty standing in line or near other kids Constantly touching other people …
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an educational approach that uses emotional and social wellness techniques in typical academic lessons, including math, science, English, and the arts. SEL aims to help students build better relationships, navigate classrooms more easily, and improve self-management. …
Users of the program will learn how to create and implement a physically and emotionally safe and therapeutic space that meets students’ sensory, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs. ****************************************************************************** Super Self™ is a multi-tiered program that offers a sensory and …
Sensory therapy, when used in a classroom setting, can be an essential tool in teaching children with Autism how to self-regulate.
When you work alongside PTS as an Occupational Therapist, you can work in Maryland schools to help students thrive in the classroom.
Animal-assisted therapy can have an emotional and developmental effect on children in a classroom, whether you’re working with an entire room of students, small groups, or even one-on-one.
As a staffing agency for school-based therapists, Pediatric Therapeutic Services (PTS) has the experience and connections to help you hire the right pediatric therapist for your school.