Hello dear families!
We are so excited to share with you our very first newsletter. We will be sharing quarterly updates, activities, some of our favorite things, and a bit of hope! This has been a crazy season, and still, we have much to be thankful for! We love seeing our patients and families through telehealth and in the clinic, celebrating successes together. In spite of these "COVID times" we have experienced tremendous growth at Arise and are in the process of hiring additional team members!
We are humbled and grateful to serve in this incredible community. We are here for you - let us know how we can help!
-Loriann Schwartz (Owner / SLP)
"Arise, shine; for your light has come!" - Isaiah 60:1a
We are so excited to share with you our very first newsletter. We will be sharing quarterly updates, activities, some of our favorite things, and a bit of hope! This has been a crazy season, and still, we have much to be thankful for! We love seeing our patients and families through telehealth and in the clinic, celebrating successes together. In spite of these "COVID times" we have experienced tremendous growth at Arise and are in the process of hiring additional team members!
We are humbled and grateful to serve in this incredible community. We are here for you - let us know how we can help!
-Loriann Schwartz (Owner / SLP)
"Arise, shine; for your light has come!" - Isaiah 60:1a
Theme of the Month - Sports!
SLP Janae has organized monthly therapy themes for our pediatric patients. You can expect to see a variety of sports-related therapy games and activities over the next few weeks!
T-Shirts for Sale!
 |  We are ordering more shirts this month! Check them out on our website. These are available in many colors. Deadline to order is September 16, 2020. Order here! |
Featured Employee for September:
| Erica Coyle (SLP)  Erica received her B.S. in Communication Disorders from Middle Tennessee State University and her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Appalachian State University in Murfreesboro, TN. She has been a speech-language pathologist for 7 years and has worked with children and adults of all ages. She enjoys every part of her job! While not at work, Erica spends time with her 6-year old son. They have two little puppies named Elsa and Hardy. Erica and her family love spending their free time outside. | Book of the Month:My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor Erica recommends this book for caregivers who have a loved one who has been diagnosed with a stroke. This book will help you understand how they are feeling and what they might experience.  Click here for Jill Bolte Taylor's Ted Talk |
Fun Fact Section: AAC Devices - By Allyssa (SLP)
Have you ever seen an adult or a child using a picture system or a device? It’s amazing how many different ways there are to communicate. Some people are not able to communicate through traditional methods (i.e. voice). Using other ways to communicate is called AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication).
There are two types of AAC: aided and unaided.
Using your body to communicate through gestures, facial expressions, and sign language are all considered unaided AAC systems.
The other type of system is aided. An example of a simple-aided system would be using a pen and paper to write a message or using picture cards to communicate. A complex-aided system uses a Speech Generating Device (SGD) to talk. An SGD often looks like an iPad or a tablet, and it displays pictures and symbols that the user can select to communicate words and sentences. It can even be used to have full conversations.
Finding the right method of communication can be difficult, but there are many options to explore! AAC evaluations can be completed to help loved ones discover the best way for them to communicate.
If you or someone you know would benefit from having an AAC device, talk to an SLP about scheduling an evaluation for such.
(Send your AAC questions to allyssa@arisetherapies.org)
There are two types of AAC: aided and unaided.
Using your body to communicate through gestures, facial expressions, and sign language are all considered unaided AAC systems.
The other type of system is aided. An example of a simple-aided system would be using a pen and paper to write a message or using picture cards to communicate. A complex-aided system uses a Speech Generating Device (SGD) to talk. An SGD often looks like an iPad or a tablet, and it displays pictures and symbols that the user can select to communicate words and sentences. It can even be used to have full conversations.
Finding the right method of communication can be difficult, but there are many options to explore! AAC evaluations can be completed to help loved ones discover the best way for them to communicate.
If you or someone you know would benefit from having an AAC device, talk to an SLP about scheduling an evaluation for such.
(Send your AAC questions to allyssa@arisetherapies.org)
A patient models the use of an AAC device (permission granted to use this photo). Home Carryover Activity - Balloon Toss By: Elizabeth (OT)
Balloon toss is a great activity to help improve hand-eye and bilateral coordination! It is especially great for kids who may get frustrated when playing catch with a regular ball.
When using a balloon, a child has a longer time to react and position their body to catch or hit the balloon. To change it up, you can make a tennis game with rackets or substitute a racket with a spatula!
When using a balloon, a child has a longer time to react and position their body to catch or hit the balloon. To change it up, you can make a tennis game with rackets or substitute a racket with a spatula!
Mrs. Elizabeth demonstrates the joy of playing Balloon-Toss!
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