Addressing Mental Health Before Stage 4

Posted on May 11, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention. When people are in the first stage of those diseases, and are beginning to show signs of symptoms like a persistent cough, high blood pressure, or high ...

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Posted on May 7, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Today marks the 10th anniversary of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This year, National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day will address the needs of children, youth, and young adults with mental health or mental health and substance use challenges and their families. ...

Protect Your Child’s Hearing

Posted on May 4, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

It has become a common sight to see people from children to adults listening to headphones and ear buds out in public. The number of people listening to music through headphones increased by 75% from 1990 to 2005. 36 million American adults report some degree of hearing loss and we are seeing hea...

National Mental Health Month

Posted on May 1, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

May 1-31 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 healt...

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

Posted on May 1, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. This month we will be sharing posts to raise awareness about communication disorders. Speech, language, and hearing disorders are among the most common disabilities in the United States, with 8-9% of children suffering from speech disorders. Hearing impairm...

Occupational Therapy Tips for Homework Success

Posted on April 30, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Many factors can contribute to difficulty with homework. If your child is resisting homework time, it may be helpful to consider if making changes to the routine can help to support your child’s participation. One factor to consider is how your child is sitting while doing homework. If a child�...

2015 Summer Groups Registration Is Now Open – Call Today!

Posted on April 24, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

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.

2nd Annual Autism Walk in Central Oregon

Posted on April 23, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Autism Society of Oregon’s 2nd Annual Autism Walk in Central Oregon Date: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Place: Highland Baptist Church 3100 SW Highland Ave Redmond, OR Time: Fun Starts 10am; Walk Begins 11:30am Raffles * Face Painters * Crafts * Bounce House *Sensory Table * Gluten-Free Food Samples *Com...

2015 Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair

Posted on April 15, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

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...

What is OT?

Posted on April 14, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

The American Occupational Therapy Association has declared the month of April to be known as Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational therapy is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occ...

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Posted on April 12, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. There is often nothing about how individuals with ASD look that sets them apart from other people. However, individuals with ASD may communicate, interact, be...

2015 “Color the Coast for Autism”

Posted on April 5, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Saturday, April 11, 2015 KOA-Astoria, 1100 NW Ridge Road, Hammond, OR “Color the Coast for Autism: 3K Run / Fun Walk” Thanks to their generous sponsorship, KOA – ASTORIA is providing for all registered participants: FREE KOA activities, FREE Hot Dog LUNCH, and FREE RV & TENT CAMPING Friday & Sat...