Who’s ready for Kindergarten?

Posted on July 3, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Are you wondering if your child is ready for kindergarten? We would like to invite your child to take part in our Kindergarten Kickoff Group this summer. This group is only for children who will be attending kindergarten in the Fall of 2015. We will help your child get ready for the classroom set...

Do you have concerns about your child’s communication skills?

Posted on July 1, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Learning to communicate is crucial for your child’s development. If you have concerns about your preschoolers speech and language ability, Let’s Play Preschool Language Group may be the answer. This group is for three to five year olds and encourages the growth in speech and language by buildin...

Does your child need support with peer interaction?

Posted on June 20, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

This summer we are offering a Sensory Play Social Skills Group for children ages five to seven. This group was designed to help encourage children to focus on positive social behavior, strengthen their social communication skills, and improve their peer interaction. Movement, sensory based strate...

Summer Resources For June

Posted on June 8, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Now that the school is drawing to a close it is time to start thinking about finding enriching ways to keep our children occupied and entertained. Throughout the summer we will be posting fun and low cost and/or free activities and events geared towards children and families. Here are some great ...

Join our SuperflexⓇ Group

Posted on June 7, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Who doesn’t love superheros? SuperflexⓇ is more than a superhero, it’s a program intended to teach students ages eight to twelve, how to control their behaviors and become stronger social thinkers. SuperflexⓇ is based on the work of Stephanie Madrigal and Michelle Garcia Winner. The parti...

Self-regulation, why it’s important?

Posted on June 6, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Self-regulation helps to facilitate learning, sustain attention, complete tasks, and smooth transitions. The Calm, Alert, and Learning Group that we are offering this summer, is based on techniques from the Alert Program of Self-Regulation. If you think your child might benefit from learning diff...

Join us for lunch!

Posted on June 3, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Are you looking for relaxing setting where you can enjoy lunch and talk? We have a Lunch Buddies Group this summer that offers the chance to build social connections, discuss concerns, and identify possible solutions. Some of the topics that will be covered are how to handle increased independenc...

Building Language and Literacy Skills During the Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on May 25, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Summer is just around the corner! Even though summer is a break from academics, it does not mean the learning should stop. There are many opportunities in the summer months for communication that parents should try to take advantage of. This short podcast discusses tips and advice for parents abo...

Childhood Depression

Posted on May 25, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Is it possible that a child can suffer from depression? Yes. Childhood depression differs from the normal “blues” and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. When a child seems sad, it doesn’t mean he or she has significant depression. However, when sadness becomes disruptive en...

Managing Kids’ Tech Time

Posted on May 11, 2015 by arun

With new evidence showing a majority of young children in the United States use personal technology such as smartphones and tablets, it is important that parents ensure technology is not overtaking time for talking, reading, and other verbal communication—which are the primary ways that child...

Addressing Mental Health Before Stage 4

Posted on May 11, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention. When people are in the first stage of those diseases, and are beginning to show signs of symptoms like a persistent cough, high blood pressure, or high ...

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Posted on May 7, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Today marks the 10th anniversary of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This year, National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day will address the needs of children, youth, and young adults with mental health or mental health and substance use challenges and their families. ...