The 2021 holiday season is already upon us! Can you believe it? In a year that has been full of unexpected and challenging events, I think we could all use a little bit of the comfort and joy that comes with the holidays.  As an Occupational Therapist (OT) working in both clinic and community settings, […]

When it comes to giving a toy we have a lot of questions: Will it be useful to my kids? Will it promote positive values? Will it improve their learning and developmental ability? Depending on their age there are toys that are more adapted to their growth. The skills that a toy can teach are […]

TES will be on GMA3!! Traci Bean, MA, CCC-SLP, the Director of our TES Connect region and on our ownership team, will be appearing on Good Morning America’s third hour (GMA3) on Thursday 8/13 to talk about the unique challenges facing students with special needs as we gear up for school this year. Traci has […]

All learners develop at their own pace and in their own way. Taking a first step, smiling for the first time, or waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move. When children do not meet average milestones at or near the age they are expected to […]