Black History Month 2017

Posted on February 6, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

February 1 marked the start of Black History Month in the United States. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history. This annual event is dedicated to the study and celebration of centuries of African American contri...

Balancing Work and Working Out

Posted on January 23, 2017 by arun

Today’s office workers have the tendency and ability to be more sedentary than ever before thanks, in part, to advancements in technology, transportation, and entertainment. This sedentary lifestyle can have some negative health implications. A New York Time article, “Work. Walk 5 Minutes. Wo...

What is a Nonverbal Learning Disability?

Posted on January 21, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD) is a little-known condition that impacts more people than you might imagine, causing real daily difficulties for the children and adults who have it. If you would like to learn more about NVLD consider attending this free webinar “Could It Be Nonverbal Learn...

Parenting Class

Posted on January 16, 2017 by arun

Social Skills Group Overview

Posted on January 9, 2017November 6, 2017 by arun

Some children acquire social skills, such as saying “please” and “thank you” and to wait their turn by observational learning. However, children with developmental, learning, and attention issues often experience difficulty developing common social interaction skills by simply observing o...

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2016 by arun

In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, our clinic will be closed on November 24th and 25th.

ADHD Awareness Month 2016: Knowing is Better

Posted on October 10, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Information from www.adhdawarenessmonth.org: “October is the ADHD Awareness Month and our 2016 theme is “Knowing is Better.” It’s better for parents to know that ADHD might be part of the picture so they can seek out the help their children need; it’s better for young adults to know abou...

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month

Posted on October 7, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Do you have questions about Dyslexia? October is a great time to learn more about the symptoms and challenges of dyslexia. Resources include Decoding Dyslexia Oregon and the National Center for Learning Disabilities

National School Backpack Awareness Day September 21, 2016

Posted on September 19, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) sponsored National School Backpack Awareness Day, an annual national educational event to call attention to health problems in children and adults caused by backpacks that are too heavy or worn improperly. Think the books and school supplies th...

Miss Melissa’s Summer Sensory Inventions presents: “The Best Bubble Recipe in the World”

Posted on September 7, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Look each month for new ideas from Melissa Polensky COTA/L. She will be sharing great ideas for easy, fun and sensory rich activities that help to support occupational therapy and speech therapy goals. Everyone loves bubbles but what recipe makes the….BEST BUBBLES After making 3 different bubbl...