National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on July 1, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and the month offers organizations of all types and sizes a wonderful opportunity to create mental health awareness in diverse communities. In May 2008, the United States House of Representatives proclaimed July as Bebe Moore Campbell Nati...

Miss Melissa’s June Sensory Invention

Posted on June 11, 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. Your kids are off from school, time to make…..Miss Melissa’s Summer Sensory Inventions: FLO...

Fostering Language Development

Posted on May 26, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Parents are key players in helping your child develop language. There are many techniques and strategies parents can use to foster language acquisition at home. This article, Helping Toddlers Expand Their Language Skills, shares tips to help toddlers expand language and includes many strategies...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Life in Recovery

Posted on May 25, 2016 by arun

Learn more about how common mental illnesses are, how people describe them, tips for tackling symptoms and the recovery process by checking out this infographic put out by Mental Health America.

The Importance of Verbal Communication

Posted on May 22, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

This is a great article that discusses the importance of verbal communication with your child. It covers some simple facts about communication disorders along with tips to foster language. Stop, Drop and Talk article

Mental Health Awareness Month: Life with Bipolar

Posted on May 18, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Learn more about how common mental illnesses are, how people describe them, tips for tackling symptoms and the recovery process by checking out this infographic put out by Mental Health America.

Identify the Signs

Posted on May 16, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Identify the Signs is a campaign by the American Speech and Hearing Association to educate the public about the warning signs of communication disorders. Speech, language, and hearing disorders are treatable and early detection is a major contributor to speedier recoveries, shortened treatment pe...

Mental Health Awareness Month: Life with Anxiety

Posted on May 12, 2016 by arun

Learn more about how common mental illnesses are, how people describe them, tips for tackling symptoms and the recovery process by checking out this infographic put out by Mental Health America.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Life with Depression

Posted on May 10, 2016 by arun

Learn more about how common mental illnesses are, how people describe them, tips for tackling symptoms and the recovery process by checking out this infographic put out by Mental Health America.

2016 National Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 2, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. National Mental Health Month raises awareness about mental illness and related issues in the United States. In recent times, attitudes towards mental health issues appear to be changing. Negative attitudes and stigma associated with mental health...

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

Posted on May 2, 2016November 6, 2017 by arun

Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of speech-language pathologists in providing life-altering treatment. Speech and language disorders are among the most common conditions in children. A number of recent studi...

Miss Melissa’s Spring Sensory Inventions

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

Ever wanted to make your own… Bouncy Ball!?!? Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. white glue 1 teaspoon of borax powder (can be found in the laundry detergent aisle of most grocery/department stores) food coloring 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 4 ounces of warm water Instructions: Label one cup “Borax solution” and the...

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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

Miss Melissa’s June Sensory Invention

Fostering Language Development

Mental Health Awareness Month: Life in Recovery

The Importance of Verbal Communication

Mental Health Awareness Month: Life with Bipolar

Identify the Signs

Mental Health Awareness Month: Life with Anxiety

Mental Health Awareness Month: Life with Depression

2016 National Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

Miss Melissa’s Spring Sensory Inventions