Archive for September, 2009

Tip: Quiet Space

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

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.

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Welcome Tricia Groebner to Seattle Therapy Network

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

We are so happy to have Tricia Groebner join our team! She is a fabulous occupational therapist who has worked in clinic and school settings. Tricia brings a warm and gentle touch to her therapy sessions. She’s busy around the clinic on Saturdays!

Tricia Groebner has 7 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist. She joined Giant Step Therapy in September 2009 to further expand opportunities to work with children with special needs in the Seattle area.  Tricia received her master of occupational therapy in December 2001 from University of Washington. She has worked in a number of settings including educational setting and outpatient basis specializing in sensory integration.  Tricia received certificated training in the High Risk Infant Assessment Program through University of Washington CHDD.  She completed the DATA (Developmentally Appropriate Treatment for Autism) training through University of Washington.  Tricia has expanded her knowledge base with the following trainings: Alert Program, DIR/Floortime, Therapeutic Listening Program (Listening with the Whole Body), and Bal-A-Vis-X. Outside the clinic, she enjoys cooking, yoga, reading, travel and spending time with her family and friends.

BETTER BUBBLES

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

GIRL-BLOWING-BUBBLES-2Slate magazine reviews the best and worst in bubble blowing toys here: http://www.slate.com/id/2226497/

Here’s the top winners

1. US Bubble Sword

2. Toysmith Voice Activated Bubble Mic

3. Jaru Fun Bubble

SEPTEMBER BABYSITTING

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Our free monthly babysitting will be happening September 18th for clients of Seattle Therapy Network. Babysitting is available for a maximum of 10 children. You must sign-up for this service by Wednesday September 16th. Please call, email, or sign-up on the bulletin board during your child’s session to reserve your spot. Siblings are also welcome!

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GEORGETOWN ART ATTACK!

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Our little pocket of Seattle has a monthly art walk called ART ATTACK. Georgetown business will be displaying local artsists on September 12th from 6-9pm.

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