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Does your child need support with peer interaction?

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This summer we are offering a Sensory Play Social Skills Group for children ages five to seven. This group was designed to help encourage children to focus on positive social behavior, strengthen their social communication skills, and improve their peer interaction. Movement, sensory based strate...

Self-regulation, why it’s important?

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Self-regulation helps to facilitate learning, sustain attention, complete tasks, and smooth transitions. The Calm, Alert, and Learning Group that we are offering this summer, is based on techniques from the Alert Program of Self-Regulation. If you think your child might benefit from learning diff...

2015 Summer Groups Registration Is Now Open – Call Today!

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Our summer group schedule is now available. We are excited to be offering several new groups this summer that will address the social and educational needs of children ages 3-18. Click here to finds out more about our summer groups. Space is limited so reserve your child’s spot soon.

2015 Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM 9 AM – 12 PM @ PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL We will have a resource booth at The Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair.  This event will offer concurrent workshops/sessions, an exhibit hall, and a children’s activity area. This event is open to...

Registration is open for Spring 2015 Groups- call today!

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Social Skills Groups Sensory Play Social Skills Group For Ages 5-7 8 Tuesday sessions 4:00–5:00pm  (4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26) This group is geared towards children who need support with peer interaction, focusing on positive social behavior and social communication skills. ...

4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Acceptance of All Abilities

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Come join us at the 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Acceptance of All Abilities @ McKenzie Stadium (behind Evergreen High School) on April 4th, 2015 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Stop by our booth and learn about our summer therapeutic services and other therapeutic resources. The 4th Annual Easter Egg...

Occupational Therapy Can Help Children With ADHD

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The American Psychiatric Association states in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) that 5% of children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a disorder in which children experience difficulty with sustaining attention and concentration, restraining im...

ADHD: Signs and Symptoms

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopment  disorders. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and can persist into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (e.g., may act without thinking ...

Recognizing ADHD Warning Signs in Children

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Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often show warning signs and symptoms early in life before they are diagnosed with the disorder. New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC recommend that parents look for the following ADHD signs in children with behavioral issues. These sig...

Winter Social Skills Groups

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It is that time of year when temperatures fall and hopes rise. This also means that it is time to start registering for Winter Social Skills Groups! Give your child the gift of friendship by helping them learn social skills. Winter Social Skills Groups are scheduled to start Wednesday, January 22...