Better Speech and Hearing Month 2018

Posted on May 24, 2018July 18, 2018 by arun

Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of speech-language pathologists in providing life-altering treatment. Early detection is the key to a shorter, more effective, and less expensive course of treatment. ...

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2018

Posted on March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 by arun

In 1987 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.” The presidential proclamation called upon Americans to provide the “encouragement and opportunities” necessary for people with developmental disabilities to reach their potential. National Devel...

Black History Month

Posted on March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 by arun

As Black History Month comes to a close, here are 10 inspiring quotes from black leaders and prominent African-American figures: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” — President Barack O...

Beaverton New Partner Showcase Wednesday Jan 31.

Posted on January 30, 2018 by arun

Join New Horizons Wellness Services and meet the newest partners of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. This is a great opportunity to connect with new businesses in our community. When: January 31, 2018 from 12 to 4 pm Where: Beaverton City Library 12378 SW 5th Ave. Cathy Stanton Room, ...

Social Skills

Posted on October 26, 2017June 5, 2019 by arun

[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Our clinic offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced social skills groups for individuals in every age group; from preschool to young adults. Our social skills program focuses on teaching participants critical socia...

Counseling

Posted on October 26, 2017September 25, 2018 by arun

[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] At New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC we offer a range of counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and families. We are pleased to offer coordinated care to our patients who are in need of mental health s...

Occupational Therapy

Posted on October 26, 2017January 4, 2019 by arun

We offer occupational therapy (OT) services to clients of all ages, from babies to older adults. Occupational therapy helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do. Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping the...

Our mission

Posted on October 25, 2017December 18, 2017 by arun

Our mission is to help the patients we serve reach their full functional and emotional potential. In order to meet these goals, our team of experienced and skilled professionals include occupational therapists, a speech and language pathologist, a clinical psychologist and practicum and internsh...

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Posted on October 20, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

To raise awareness and dispel misconceptions, here are a few facts and statistics about Dyslexia. It is estimated that 1 in 10 people have dyslexia Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability or disorder that includes poor word reading, word decoding, oral reading fluency and spelling Dyslex...

AAC Resources from Brigid

Posted on October 19, 2017December 7, 2017 by arun

Thanks to Brigid Crotty, a fantastic member of the clinical team at new Horizons Wellness Services, Llc for providing information about AAC month: Access to multi-modal communication with AAC allows individuals to fully express their thoughts, needs, feelings, and so much more. As communication ...

ADHD Awareness Month 2017

Posted on October 11, 2017December 7, 2017 by arun

It is officially ADHD Awareness Month (October 1 – 31), and there are so many ways to you can help spread awareness! While awareness about ADHD has certainly grown, we have a long way to go before we’re able to help individuals with ADHD everywhere. New Horizons Wellness Services believes one...

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

October is AAC Awareness Month!

Posted on October 4, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

What is AAC? AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is a set of tools and strategies that an individual uses to solve everyday communicative challenges. Communication can take many forms such as: speech, a shared glance, text, gestures, facial expressions, touch, sign language, symbols,...