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Social Skills Group Overview
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...
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
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...
2016 National Mental Health Awareness Month
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...
World Autism Awareness Day
Today is the eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. How will you celebrate?
Winter Break Day Camp
Hello Parents! Here is a day camp opportunity over Winter Break (December 28, 29 & 30th). I’ve attached the flyer so you can share this information with friends.
The ADHD Challenge: Strategies for Resolving Problems in the Morning
The alarm rings. Your child hops quickly and happily out of bed. After brushing her teeth, she heads for the closet and picks out something to wear. Before her first mouthful of Cheerios, she checks her backpack to make sure that she’s got all of her homework is completed and present. Then she ...
Give Your ADHD Child a Sensory Break Today
Do you breathe a sigh of relief when your child finally heads off to school? Do you find yourself anxiously anticipating her return home, not knowing what mood she’ll be in? The morning routine didn’t go so well, so you pray that the afternoon will run more smoothly. You can already see the ...
ADHD Symptoms and Diagnosis
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting both children and adults. It is described as a “persistent” or on-going pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that gets in the way of daily life or typical development. Individuals with ADHD may also have difficulties with main...
ADHD AWARENESS MONTH 2015
October is ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) awareness month. ADHD is a serious public health issue. ADHD is a non-discriminatory disorder affecting people of every age, gender, IQ, and religious and socioeconomic background. Long ago just about every mainstream medical, psychologic...
National School Backpack Awareness Day 2015
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...
Summer Resources for August
Wilsonville’s Fun In the Park Fun in the park is a unique FREE festival and wholesome celebration of a community coming together through collaborative efforts of churches, businesses, clubs and civic groups. There is so much to do at this family friendly event that you will not want to miss a s...