Halloween Festivities at ICT
Our 2016 Halloween Party was spooktacular! Halloween can be overwhelming for kids with developmental and sensory challenges. Our goal was to create a safe place for our kids to explore the holiday. They enjoyed language, movement, and sensory activities in a familiar...
Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Halloween
Halloween has long been a favorite holiday for kids. But trick-or-treating can be more tricky and less of a treat for children with sensory challenges, because costumes, crowds, loud noises, bright lights, and unexpected or scary elements can overwhelm them. We asked...
Excellent Dyslexia Resources
Dyslexia affects roughly 15% of children and is a complex learning disability that is often misunderstood. We found this article to be an excellent source of information, including several helpful resources. Be sure to click on the simulation kit, which shows how...
Staff Highlight: Meredith Rasco, M.S., SLP-CCC
Our Director of Speech Therapy, Mandy Alvarez, says she was excited when Meredith Rasco joined the speech therapy team because she came with a lot of experience and shared passion for helping kids be the best they can be. Mandy also admires Meredith as a mother, and...
It’s Been a Great Summer at ICT!
Today we wrapped up 10 fun-filled weeks of our popular summer camp. Every week was a new adventure for our campers, with weekly themes including Animals, Pirates, Ocean, Summer, Camping, Circus, Space is the Place, Superheroes, Olympics and Back to School/All About...
When Social Conflict Escalates to Bullying – What Can Parents Do?
In a recent article we talked about the work our co-founder and Speech Therapy Director, Mandy Alvarez, does to educate parents, teachers and administrators about the difference between social conflict and bullying. Borrowing from the ideas of Signe Whitson, Mandy...
Staff Highlight: Nicole Vazquez, M.S., CCC-SLP
This month we’re highlighting our Speech-Language Pathologist, Nicole Vazquez, who’s been with us for 6 years. Our co-founder and Speech Therapy Director, Mandy Alvarez, says: "Nicky is so dedicated to the children and families she works with. She goes the extra mile...
Parent Tips for Transitioning to Summertime
Change can be hard! This is especially true for children with developmental differences, who may struggle to adapt to a new daily routine. For many, the predictable environment of school helps them feel safe and in control. A change like summer vacation, which...
Staff Highlight: Jeniffer Gonzalez, M.S., OTR/L
This month we're highlighting our experienced and dedicated occupational therapist, Jeniffer Gonzalez. Our co-founder and OT Director, Veronica Cabrera, says: "I am fortunate to have had Jeniffer working by my side for 8 years, during which she has been essential to...
Bullying and Social Conflict: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
Bullying is a buzz word these days and we are paying more attention than ever to the issue, for good reason. Bullying is a serious concern that needs to be dealt with head-on, but what if many of the instances we call bullying, especially with young kids and those who...
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