ADHD Awareness Month, October 2017
Our clinic will be sharing information all month to support understanding, empower people with resources and inspiration, and help our clients affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to thrive.
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Helping Your Child Cope with Back-to School Stress and Anxiety
Once again it is that time of year, summer is winding down and parents and children are gearing up for a new school year. The back-to-school transition can be very anxiety provoking and stressful. As parents, we often times struggle with helping our children cope with the anxiety and stress that ...
Drop in for a day of camp at Spectra Gymnastics
Are you interested in summer camps but unable to commit to a full week? We are now enrolling Summer Day Camps in addition to our week-long themed camps! Day camps (ages 5+) will be held during the weeks of July 10 – 14 & July 17 – 21. Camps run from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and are $45 […]...
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives designated July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the leading African American novelist and journalist, who was also a voice for individuals and families affected by mental illness. During July, our cl...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Data indicates that 1 in 5 U.S. adults will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Each year in May, we as a community the fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate fo...
Join Us in Welcoming a new OT our Team
Welcome Stephanie! Starting May 1st, Stephanie Fouts OTR/L has joined the therapy team in our clinic. Stephanie is an Occupational Therapist with an infectious smile and an adventurous spirit. Outside of work she enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, crocheting, and entertaining her two cats...
PDX Sports Center Kids Fest
Come on over to PDX Sports Center this Saturday for their free Kids Fest! Be sure to check out a great program called PFK (Project Fit Kids) Youth Performance Camps, adult group fitness, personal training and RDFiT gym membership options Bring your child in to experience all the fun we will be ha...
Better Hearing and Speech Month 2017
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. Fo...
Dental Care Tips for Children with Autism
Many people experiencing Autism have challenges with oral hygiene. Our Occupational Therapy team works one on one with clients to help build routines to support good oral hygiene. Here are additional fantastic resources to help caregivers find information: Dental Health Guidance for Parents...
Occupational Therapy: Oregon Legislative Day 2017
On March 13, 2017, Melodie Ethel-King OTR/L from New Horizons Wellness Services attended the Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon’s (OTAO) Legislative Day. Melodie joined occupational therapy practitioners from across the state to highlight the profession’s most pressing legislative pri...
Occupational Therapy Month 2017
April is National Occupational Therapy Month. This year is especially important because the profession turns 100 years old! The article, Occupational Therapy Celebrates 100 Years from the American Occupational Therapy Association talks about how the profession has grown and changed over the last ...
2017 National Autism Awareness Month
In April 1970, the Autism Society launched a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion, and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. This year New Horiz...