In this Issue:
Introduction - Ashley
Theme of the Month - Janae
Book Recommendation - Morgan
Park Communication Boards - Allyssa
Christmas Gift Ideas - Heidi
Employee of the Month - Allyssa
OT Home Carryover - Elizabeth
Introduction - Ashley
Theme of the Month - Janae
Book Recommendation - Morgan
Park Communication Boards - Allyssa
Christmas Gift Ideas - Heidi
Employee of the Month - Allyssa
OT Home Carryover - Elizabeth
Pictured above: Some Arise team members in front of Thanksgiving photo backdrop
Hello to our patients and families!
The last few months at Arise have been unique, but still incredibly sweet.
We celebrated Erica Coyle (SLP) winning "Best Halloween Door" (thank you to everyone who participated in voting), we have had many patients "graduate" from therapy, and we are looking at plans to begin expanding the clinic, as we are continuing to grow in number (you may have noticed some of us are occasionally using the lobby as our office!)
Along with welcoming many new patients, we have also onboarded some incredible new members to our team (Allison, Megan, Morgan, and Brittney).
We feel incredibly blessed. As we look forward to the unknowns, we trust that things are continually working together for good.
Thank you to all our families for your constant encouragement and joyful spirits. We would not be who we are without you!
Written by Ashley Graber - Human Resources Manager
| Theme of the Month: Gingerbread + Reindeer Thanks to Janae Richter (SLP) for organizing our monthly themes! |  |
| Book Recommendation: Our newest OT, Morgan Craig, is recommending the book "The Out-of-Sync Child" by Carol Kranowitz. "This is my favorite book to help parents get a better understanding of sensory processing and how it affects their child's everyday life!" |  |
COMING SOON TO SPRING HILL: Park Communication Boards
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with the local Spring Hill parks, the Kiwanis Club, and a few local student organizations to install park communication boards at Port Royal Park, Harvey Park, and Evans Park.
Communication boards may display the alphabet, pictures, and core words, which allow kids of all communication levels to talk and have fun with each other.
Stay tuned for more announcements about fundraising opportunities and a potential installation/grand opening for Spring 2021.
Feel free to email allyssa@arisetherapies.org with questions or for more information!
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering with the local Spring Hill parks, the Kiwanis Club, and a few local student organizations to install park communication boards at Port Royal Park, Harvey Park, and Evans Park.
Communication boards may display the alphabet, pictures, and core words, which allow kids of all communication levels to talk and have fun with each other.
Stay tuned for more announcements about fundraising opportunities and a potential installation/grand opening for Spring 2021.
Feel free to email allyssa@arisetherapies.org with questions or for more information!
Pictured above: Example of what a communication board might look like or include
Holiday Gift Guide
| Our lead OT, Heidi Terry, arranged for team members from both speech and occupational therapy to contribute gift ideas that will benefit children who may have speech or OT concerns. To the right are some examples. For the full list of gift ideas click HERE! |  |
Employee of the Month:
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Our employee for the month of December is Allyssa VelDink!
Allyssa has recently taken time to receive special trainings, has made an incredible impact on the community (see communication board section), and is always using her creativity to improve our clinic's resources and contribute creative ideas.
We are so thankful to have her as a part of our team. Congratulations, Allyssa!
Allyssa has recently taken time to receive special trainings, has made an incredible impact on the community (see communication board section), and is always using her creativity to improve our clinic's resources and contribute creative ideas.
We are so thankful to have her as a part of our team. Congratulations, Allyssa!
OT Home Carryover Activity
This quarter's OT home carryover activity is Cookie Baking!
This is a great (and delicious) activity because it incorporates a variety of skills that may be addressed in occupational therapy.
Click HERE to access the full blog post on this activity.
This is a great (and delicious) activity because it incorporates a variety of skills that may be addressed in occupational therapy.
Click HERE to access the full blog post on this activity.
Hope everyone has a wonderful season with loved ones.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!
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