FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2024 Contact: Shriti Bhandari Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. socialmedia@ascendrehabinc.com Ascend Acquires A.C.T.S. Union City, CA: Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. has acquired Augmentative Communication & Technology Services (A.C.T.S.), a local San Francisco-based company specializing in providing Pediatric (and Young Adults) AAC and AT services. “The acquisition of A.C.T.S. aligns perfectly with…
We all experience difficulties at times, and for some, the hardships of life can feel like too much to bear. How do you know when you or a loved one is reaching their limit and at risk for suicide? Be aware of the warning signs and take steps to improve emotional wellness. Who is at…
An Occupational therapist’s scope of practice includes sleep promotion practices. Sleep disorders can disrupt an individual’s lifestyle and ability to access their environment in some cases. It can also disrupt the family unit when it is a child with a disability having sleep issues since the parents/caregivers are likely to be dealing with the sleep…
Occupational therapists play a huge role in a rehabilitative model for pediatrics with a diagnosis of autism. Some key areas of intervention include: Self-care Independent living Motor development Sensory integration Mental health skills Social emotional strategies Behavior approaches Peer modeling Social participation Play and leisure Cognitive approaches Visual supports Technology Self-advocacy Transitional skills Work readiness…
Whether you live in the Bay Area, or are moving here – Ascend Rehab has some great openings for occupational therapy positions and speech therapy positions as well.
Autism is not an easy diagnosis for any parent to receive and neither is it a simple diagnosis to make. It presents on a spectrum meaning that Autism signs and symptoms may differ greatly from one individual to another.
It’s always difficult to think your child may have down syndrome. It may be even more difficult to tell. The signs aren’t always visible early in life, and so it pays to pay attention as they grow.