Pediatric Specialists of South Central PA

01/31/2026

Lovvv - another year of sponsoring an ice sculpter in Chambersburg Ice Fest! Thanks for all your amazing support!

01/31/2026

What rejection sensitivity actually looks like in the classroom.

When nervous system threat responses cause "behavior problems" the solution looks different.

And this shows up WAY earlier than most people think .

Read this week post on Rejection Sensitivity in Children with ADHD.

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01/31/2026

Winnie Dunn’s sensory profile framework looks at the interplay between the neurological threshold and the self-regulation continuum to bring you four profiles. These profiles can be further divided into “under responsive” and “over responsive” but that information is for another day.

When a child responds much more than others in these profiles we see the following:
🫤The “bystander” may miss sensory cues, has a high threshold (takes a lot for them to notice) and passive response (may need help to interact with stimuli).
🫣The “sensor” reacts more quickly and more intensely to sensory cues, has a low threshold (high level of awareness of their environment (may need help to cope with stimuli).
🤗The “seeker” is busier and more engaged in sensory experiences, has a high threshold (manages more input than others but is difficult to satisfy) and actively pursues these experiences.
😳The “avoider” is more likely to retreat from unfamilar situations, has a low threshold (prefers activities or environments with limited sensory experiences) and may actively withdraw, be disruptive or try to control their environment.

We may also see a combination of these responses.

If you want a re-cap of the “sensory profile language” (thresholds and continuum), you can find this on my website - https://www.yourkidsot.com/blog/sensory-profile-language-thresholds-and-continuum and … would you love to have these graphics and summaries for yourself? The Sensory Profiling Guidebook is coming!

09/14/2024

Find how children who survive a brain tumor often fall behind peers in academic readiness, but access to early developmental resources may reduce the gap.

09/13/2024

Registration is now open for Sign Language Class 1- Fall 2024. Join LIU12 for this introductory course and learn common words & practice basic discourse!

Register through Power School here and search Sign Language Class 1 Fall 2024: https://lincolnu12.pl.powerschool.com/ia/empari/pdAdmin/courseSearch/viewPdSectionDetails?courseId=10970&type=CourseCatalog

08/29/2023

We are hiring!
Physical therapist for Ship/Carlisle or/and Adams/Hanover,or Huntington/Juniata or Mifflin County
Speech Therapist; Franklin Coubty, Ship/CArlisle or/ Huntington/Mifflin/Junita/ Bedford County And Adams/Hanover.
Occupational Therapist Greencastle/Waynesboro or Ship/CArlisle Areas ;
Nutritionist/RN with infant nutrition background
Early Intervention (0-3 yo) Contractor Positions -Amazing Pay- work from home office-see children in their home-great office team for support, guidance and to assure with state and your licensure complience! Longevity Bonus!

Email resume to [email protected]
Looking forward to meeting you and supporting your EI journey to support children in PA!

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07/04/2023

The hand of mental health! ✋

The "Hand of Mental Health encourages us to reflect and discuss our everyday choices and their impact on our mental health. How does sleep and rest, food, relationships and emotions affect our mental wellbeing?

Or what about exercise and mindfuless or creativity and hobbies and their impact on our mental health. What kind of choices we usually make and what kind of choices we could make? What role do values play on our mental health?

It is beneficial at times to stop and think about these different aspects in our life and maybe create new habits if we feel that they are necessary."

Get this printable poster here: https://mieli.fi/en/materials/hand-of-mental-health/

07/04/2023

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06/11/2023

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06/11/2023

06/11/2023

Did you know that play dough has many more benefits than just the "play"? It's also fine motor dough, regulation dough, tactile dough, gross motor dough, creative dough...and so much more!

Read about all of the benefits of play dough and how to use this therapy tool to support development of skills:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/benefits-of-play-dough/

05/13/2023

Hiring - would you like a high paying hourly job working with infants/toddlers with develomemtal delays/special needs And their families? Would you like to make your own hours, see chikdren in their home and work out of your home office! We are looking for a Special Instructor contractor (no insurance) must have BS in Early Childhood Elementary or Special Education, Family Studies and experience working with young childen with special needs! Please semd your resume to [email protected]!

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