Bang! Pow! Its Batman!!!Earth Angel

Bang! Pow! Watch out…its Batman!

Who doesn’t love Shrek? He’s green and misunderstood. He’s even better with the lights slightly up and the volume a little lower..oh, and you can BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS! WOW!!! This Saturday AMC cinemas will have a sensory sensitive showing of our favorite green ogre. Visit the website to check for locations and times:  http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=sensoryfilms#theatres

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the “Sensory Friendly Films” program.In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing – in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden^®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Please take our survey

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

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HELPS INDIVIDUALS

LIVE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST

Occupational therapy enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. It is a practice deeply rooted in science and is evidence-based, meaning that the plan designed for each individual is supported by data, experience, and “best practices” that have been developed and proven over time.

At Seattle Therapy Network, we provide quality pediatric occupational therapy to address family-centered concerns. Using best practices, we help children participate better in school, home and the community. Carey Goldenberg and Tricia Groebner are registered and licensed occupational therapists at STN.

Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on “doing” whatever occupations or activities are meaningful to the individual. It is occupational therapy’s purpose to get beyond problems to the solutions that assure living life to its fullest. These solutions may be adaptations for how to do a task, changes to the surroundings, or helping individuals to alter their own behaviors.

When working with an occupational therapy practitioner, strategies and modifications are customized for each individual to resolve problems, improve function, and support everyday living activities. The goal is to maximize potential. Through these therapeutic approaches, occupational therapy helps individuals design their lives, develop needed skills, adjust their environments (e,g., home, school, or work) and build health-promoting habits and routines that will allow them to thrive.

By taking the full picture into account—a person’s psychological, physical, emotional, and social makeup as well as their environment—occupational therapy assists clients to do the following:

• Achieve goals
• Function at the highest possible level
• Concentrate on what matters most to them
• Maintain or rebuild their independence
• Participate in daily activities that they need or want to do.

Call today to make an appointment for an evaluation (206) 763-0352 or email us at info@seattle-therapy-network.com

Founded in 1917, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) represents the interests and concerns of more than 140,000 occupational therapists, assistants and students nationwide. The Association educates the public and advances the profession of occupational therapy by providing resources, setting standards including accreditations and serving as an advocate to improve health care. Based in Bethesda, Md., AOTA’s major programs and activities are directed toward promoting the professional development of its members and assuring consumer access to quality services so patients can maximize their individual potential. For more information, go to www.aota.org.

Our next babysitting gig is on May 7th from 6-9. It is for current clients of Seattle Therapy Network and is free of charge!! Spots are available on a first come/first serve basis so please: call (206) 763-0352 or  email: info@seattle-therapy-network.com to reserve your child’s spot.