Seattle Therapy Network Blog

Seattle Therapy Network has  a new favorite baby: Judah Samuel Wagler. Many of you watched as Carey got bigger and rounder. Judah decided to come a wee bit early and arrived on June 3rd at 11:31 am. He weighed 4 pounds, 3 ounces and was 18.3 inches long. He is healthy, but enjoying some time finishing maturing at Swedish Hospital.

Seattle Therapy Network has put together a short and quick survey to see how we are doing. Please click on the link below:

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This Saturday marks the annual west seattle garage sale!! What a fun family way to find treasures unknown!

View 5/6 UPDATE: West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day 2010 in a larger map

Kids' TV time linked to school woes, bad habits

From CNN: Kid’s TV Time linked to school woes

• TV watching is associated with bullying and lowered overall math achievement
• Negative effects of TV could be symptoms of broader family and household dynamics
• Another theory is that the act of watching television can harm developing brains
• The best way for young children to watch TV is with a parent

Job Position: Medical Office Assistant

Please call (206) 763-0352 or email info@seattle-therapy-network  for more details or to arrange for an interview.

Job Summary:

· Performs general office duties including answering phones, sending faxes, mailing, shredding, copying, and tracking supplies.

· Maintains patients’ medical charts including filing and updating.

· Communicates with clients, professionals and adjunct business colleagues.

· Housekeeping including: vaccuuming, cleaning surfaces, dishes, maintaining equipment, garbage/recycling, and bathroom.

· Errands and purchasing on request.

· Scheduling and performing intake on new clients

· Drafting correspondence.

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

· The credentials normally associated with competence in this position include a High School diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years work experience in medical setting or equivalent combination of education and work experience is preferred.

· Effective interpersonal and communication skills required. Excellent telephone etiquette.

· Knowledge of medical terminology and interest in medical field preferred.

· Must be able to multi-task and perform job duties independently.

· Must be patient with children and friendly to all families.

· Comfort with both PC and Mac computer software recommended.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of persons so assigned.

“The World Within: Northwest Stories of Autism,” will re-air at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 on KONG 6/16. If you miss this wonderful story about life with autism across the lifespan you can watch in online.

King 5: A World Within

Date: NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Time: 4:00-7:30

please join us to celebrate the grand opening of our new facility, Seattle Therapy Network. This event is family friendly and welcome to all. Stop in for some hors d’oeuvres, drinks, fun and family photos by Loates Art! We hope to see you soon!

Many kids and adults need a quiet safe place to restore and reset themselves after a long day. Find a quiet place in your house for your kid to curl up and relax. Maybe its a tent, a fort or a cozy corner.

Helper Hands camp has been a BLAST! Look at what fun we have with our casts! We have only a few days left to wear our casts, but we sure have been learning new ways to use our helper hand!

what do you do with a casted pirate? Make him walk the plank!

Will of the Glasses taught us how to play “wheels on the bus,” “scooby doo,” and a pirate song!

We can pick up pennies for the piggy bank now!

we balance on the ball at Circus School!

walking the tight rope!

ring toss on our helper hand!

We are so happy to announce our first free monthly parent night out! Its been a hot summer and its time for you to take some time for yourself. We at Seattle Therapy Network believe that you are important and deserve a break, a date, or just some time to take care of those errands! We will have 10 open spots for our August babysitting which is first come, first serve. August 14th is the last day to sign up so we have time to put all our ducks in a row. Sherryl and Carey will provide your caretaking for this event to ensure your child’s safety.

*babysitting if for current clients of Seattle Therapy Network*
When: Friday August 21 from 6-9pm.
Reserve your spot now! Just email us!

Enoy!
Carey and Sherryl