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Celebrating Autism Pride Day: Understanding Autism’s Positive Impact
Today , the global community comes together to celebrate Autism Pride Day, a time to recognize and honor the unique talents, strengths, and perspectives of individuals on the autism spectrum. This day serves as a reminder to embrace diversity, promote acceptance, and celebrate the remarkable qualities that make each person with autism truly exceptional. Additionally,…
Join us for the First Annual Free Family Fun Fair: Creating Awareness for Mental Health and Rehabilitation
We are thrilled to announce our First Annual Free Family Fun Fair, a mission-oriented event aimed at raising awareness about Mental Health and Rehabilitation. This year, we have initiated this event to provide a day of education, activities, and free food for families and community members. Additionally, we have collaborated with local support partners who…
What is the best way to recover after having a stroke?
Having a stroke is a serious and often life-threatening medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, resulting in damage to brain cells. The effects of a stroke can be devastating, and recovery can be a long and challenging process. However, with the right approach, it is possible to regain some…
Can you cure Cerebral Palsy?
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy is caused by damage to the developing brain, usually during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after birth. CP affects about 1 in 500 children and is a lifelong condition. While there is no cure for cerebral palsy, there are various treatments and therapies available to help manage symptoms and improve…
Pediatric Speech Therapy | Oak Park | Michigan | Life Skills Village
1) What is Pediatric Speech Therapy? Pediatric speech therapy is meeting the child where they need us, even if that’s on the monkey bars! The speech-language pathologist can work on the production or the comprehension of speech and language. Production may include goals like developing age- appropriate speech sounds or vocabulary. Comprehension may include goals…
Does My Child Need Occupational Therapy?
What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy helps individuals participate and perform in their everyday life activities in their home and community, including school, workplace, and social settings. Occupational therapy focuses on assisting and improving the physical, psychosocial, sensory-perceptual, and cognitive skills that support engagement in daily activity to increase independence and quality of life. How…
But, they can play at home? The importance of Play-Based Interventions in Speech Therapy
When preparing for a speech therapy session with a pediatric client, often the first question is; “what toys and games could I incorporate?’ Looking In It’s not uncommon for parents to look in on their child’s session and see what looks like their child “just playing,”. However, we know through evidenced based research,…