Parent Education Group for Growing Eaters

Posted on December 17, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Group leader, Allyson talks about the Growing Eaters Parent group: “This group is designed with parents in mind. My goal is to provide critical parent education needed to help children increase their acceptance of and safety with new foods. This group is designed to allow parents to take an acti...

Speech Therapy In-Network Providers for Regence BlueCross BlueShield

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

New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC is now an in network provider for Regence Blue Cross Clue Shield. If you have been looking for services, we have availability for morning or afternoon appointments.

Building Language and Literacy Skills During the Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on May 25, 2015November 10, 2017 by arun

Summer is just around the corner! Even though summer is a break from academics, it does not mean the learning should stop. There are many opportunities in the summer months for communication that parents should try to take advantage of. This short podcast discusses tips and advice for parents abo...

Managing Kids’ Tech Time

Posted on May 11, 2015 by arun

With new evidence showing a majority of young children in the United States use personal technology such as smartphones and tablets, it is important that parents ensure technology is not overtaking time for talking, reading, and other verbal communication—which are the primary ways that child...

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...

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...

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...

Registration is open for Winter 2015 Groups- call today!

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

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...

Speech Therapy Can Help Children with ADHD!

Posted on October 12, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Now that school is in the swing of things, this time of year brings ADHD to the forefront for some children and adolescents. ADHD is a condition of the brain that affects a person’s executive functions and self regulation. It can create many problems, including speech and language deficits, whi...

Language-Based Learning Disabilities: Speech Therapy Can Help!

Posted on October 10, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Language-based learning disabilities are difficulties related to the understanding and use of spoken and written language. With October being Learning Disability Awareness Month, it is important to look at the signs of this type of learning disability to determine if academic struggles may be d...