Our New Office is Almost Ready!

We are getting closer to being able to move into our new space! Our new office will have more space and make it easier for us to provide Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, and Speech and Language Therapy services. We will have more space for Social Skills groups as well. Although we are moving ...

Thanks MassMutual

On Thursday June 20th, MassMutual hosted a luncheon to share information about an new program that they are offering in Oregon and Southwest Washington, the SpecialCare Planning Team (www.massmutual.com/specialcare).  MassMutual will be providing  a series of seminars on topics including life c...

How Do I Know If My School-age Child Needs Occupational Therapy?

If your child is experiencing 3 or more problems identified below, occupational therapy intervention may be helpful. Difficulty focusing attention (or over-focused) and unable to shift to next task. Low muscle tone; tends to lean on arms or slumps at desk. Needs more practice then other childre...

Characteristics of Children with ADHD

Children who have ADHD may experience difficulty concentrating and be impulsive or unable to sit still and pay attention. For children with ADHD the symptoms can  be distressing. ADHD symptoms often impact children’s performance at school, cause tension in families, and make it difficult for the...

Low-Sensory Bowling

Here is some information about a low-sensory bowling event: BIG AL’S HOSTS LOW-SENSORY BOWLING. Big Al’s offers a more subdued atmosphere for guests of all ages to enjoy low-sensory FUN! VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON – April 16, 2013 – On Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 9:00AM to 10:00AM, Big Al’s w...

11th ANNUAL AUTISM WALK-A-THON

Here is some information about the 11th Annual Autism Walk-A-Thon: 11th ANNUAL AUTISM WALK-A-THON    SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2013 at Oaks Amusement Park in SE Portland    ~ Event starts 9 am ~ Walk (1/2 mile) starts 10:45 am ~ Rides open 12 noon  ~ ALL OF THE FUNDS RAISED STAY IN OREGON TO S...

It May Be Possible To Detect Autism in Infants

You probably already know that early treatment can help mitigate the more severe symptoms of autism. While diagnostic tools are far more sophisticated now than even a decade ago, clinicians today can only begin to assess and diagnose autism in children around the age of two. As a result, research...