VIA Relay Marathon - We are training hard!

Bethlehem Pediatric Therapy Services will be participating in the VIA Relay Marathon this September. VIA is a local organization that runs programs to support children and adults with disabilities. Come out and cheer us on! VIA is also looking for volunteers for race day or if you want to participate there are several different events going on that weekend including a kid's walk, a 5k run, a half marathon and a full marathon. Check out the following link for more information http://www.viamarathon.org/eventinfo/teamrelay/index.php

Bethlehem Pediatric Therapy Services is Excited to offer Therapeutic Listening

Bethlehem Pediatric Therapy Services is excited to be offering Therapeutic Listening as an additional program to support the sensory integration approaches already being used in the clinic. Additional information, supporting research, and videos of sessions with Therapeutic Listening can be found at http://www.vitallinks.net

SOCIALS KIDS

Here is the updated information for the SOCIALS program run by Melissa Vandever. The small group setting makes this an excellent program for preschool and kindergarten readiness. There are many options and classes are tailored with each individual child's needs in mind. If you are interested in any of the programs listed, SOCIALS KIDS can be contacted through their website http://www.socialskids.com or by calling 610-625-4404.

NOW ENROLLING…FALL SOCIALS

PRESCHOOL SOCIALS (ages 2-5)

Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00-12:00

September	THEME	October	THEME	November	THEME	December	THEME
2-5 (Closed 2nd)	Welcome Week	30-3	Safety First	4-7 (Closed 5th)	Harvest Time	2-5 (Closed 2nd)	Giving Season
9-12	Getting to Know Me	7-10	Community Helpers	11-14	Healthy Eating	9-12	Family Traditions
16-19	Apples to Apples	14-17 (Closed 14th)	Scarecrows and Squirrels	18-21	Being Thankful	16-19	Happy Holidays
23-26	Fall Foliage	21-25	Pumpkin Patch	25-28 (Closed 27th & 28th)	Turkey Time	23-26	CLOSED
		28-31	Halloween			30-3	CLOSED

AFTERSCHOOL SOCIALS (ages 5-13)

Tuesday/Thursday from 5:30-6:30

	AFTERSCHOOL SOCIAL TOPICS
SEPTEMEBER	Fundamental Social Skills: Eye Contact, Understanding & Expressing Feelings
OCTOBER	Relationship Skills:  Friendship, Conversation, Empathy
NOVEMEBER (Closed 5th)	Problem Solving:  Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Self-Gratification & Control
DECEMBER (Closed 23rd-3rd)	Classroom Skills:  Respect, Participation, Winning/Losing

SOCIALS KIDS assist children in:

ü  Establishing and maintaining friendships

ü  Developing and enhancing play and social skills

ü  Building social awareness

ü  Communicating effectively

SOCIALS KIDS is unique because:

·     Our SOCIALS are facilitated by trained staff

·     Our SOCIALS are small and flexible to group dynamic and individual needs

·     Our trained behavior therapists and staff will provide an opportunity for social interaction and communication

Other Programs Available with SOCIALS KIDS:

Sibling SOCIALS

Mommy & Me SOCIALS

Mobile SOCIALS

Private One/One SOCIALS

Parent SOCIALS

SOCIALS KIDS is located in Bethlehem Pediatrics Therapy Service's

                               3012 Emrick Blvd. Bethlehem, PA 18020

Give them a hand: Gesturing children perform well on cognitive tasks

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Give them a hand: Gesturing children perform well on cognitive tasks