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Spring 2016 Group Schedule

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  MONDAYS Social Skills For Ages 8-13 ~ Mondays 4:00-5:00 pm This group focuses on  friendship, reducing anxiety, improving ability to manage feelings of frustration, and building confidence. Lessons and hands on activities help participants practice self reflection, self management, and social ...

Winter 2016 Group Schedule

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We are excited to be offering several new groups and programs this winter. Space is limited for all groups, so please contact our office soon to sign up. Visit our website at www.nhws.us to see the new schedule that will be starting in January 2016.

Fall 2015 Group Schedule

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Budding Writers For Ages 3-5 ~ Tuesdays from 2-3 pm, 4 sessions (10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27) This occupational therapy led group is for children who are struggling with beginning to write or color or who avoid doing fine motor activities. Participants gain body awareness and the skills needed to b...

Sign up now for Preschool Language Group!

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There is still time to register for this fantastic opportunity to build language skills for your preschooler in a very cost effective manner. This group is led by speech therapist, Tiffaney Culligan SLP and does not require a separate evaluation to participate. Even if  your child is receiving s...

Do you have concerns about your child’s communication skills?

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Learning to communicate is crucial for your child’s development. If you have concerns about your preschoolers speech and language ability, Let’s Play Preschool Language Group may be the answer. This group is for three to five year olds and encourages the growth in speech and language by buildin...

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 Winter 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)  1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 This group is geared towards children who need support with peer interaction, focusing on positive social behavior and social communication skills...

Improving Your Child’s Social Skills: Making Eye Contact

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In this age of tablets, Xbox Ones, PS4s, and Wii U, it can be nice to get some real face time (and not Facetime on your iPhone!).  As adults, we often stress the importance of eye contact with our children, but we might not explain why looking at someone is important in a social interaction.  [...

Winter 2014 Social Skills Group Schedule

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It’s time to start thinking about 2014….The New Year will be here before we know it. Registrations have started for winter social skills groups. 7-10 year olds: 8 week session starting Jan 29 and ending March 12 from 4:30 to 5:30 on Wednesdays 5-7 year olds: 6 week session starting February 3 and...