By Ascend staff Sarah Mohammed Why are home programs critical for the generalization of speech and language skills? We often get asked by parents: If my child is receiving weekly or monthly speech therapy program sessions with a clinician, why do they need to practice strategies and similar activities recommended by their therapist? How will…
By Ascend staff Sarah Mohammed As summer comes to an end and the new school year starts, many parents and children may be anxious about the new start and what the new school year will hold. For multilingual families and children, this concern and anxiety may be greater. Bilingualism has so many strengths and benefits;…
By Ascend School-Based OT Bonnie Stewart Meal time prep is something most of us adults rush through. We may think that getting things done quickly, getting food on the table, and get the kids eating, is what is best. Mealtime prep can be a good time to spend with our kids. We can work on…
By Ascend Staff Tristika Weaver-Maddox, COTA/L Halloween activities are in full swing, and as you get ready for the big day on October 31, here are a few tips from our Occupational Therapy expert to help you prepare your kids for Halloween events. How to create a sensory friendly experience: Costumes: Most pre-made costumes are…
by Ascend staff Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L, School-Based Occupational Therapist It’s April, and along with our OT community here at Ascend we are celebrating Occupational Therapy Month, where we honor and spotlight our industry and the heartfelt work our dedicated therapists do in both clinic and school-based settings. Below are common questions about Occupational Therapy…
NOURISHING SELF CARE FOR THERAPISTS AND TEACHERS by Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L (School-Based Occupational Therapist, Ascend Rehab Services, Inc.) Part 4: Creating Your Own Self-Care Plan This is the last of our 4-Part Series on Self-Care where we get started on creating our own individualized self-care plan. If you have already embarked on this journey,…
NOURISHING SELF CARE FOR THERAPISTS AND TEACHERS by Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L (School-Based Occupational Therapist, Ascend Rehab Services, Inc.) Part 3: Healing Chronic Stress Through Nourishing Self-Care: 7 Healing Habits Establishing a nourishing self-care program is vital when working to heal and reverse the effects of chronic stress. The goal is to regain a sense…
NOURISHING SELF CARE FOR THERAPISTS AND TEACHERS by Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L (School-Based Occupational Therapist, Ascend Rehab Services, Inc.) Part 2: The Effects of Chronic Stress and How to Help Repair the Damage Many of us say it often, myself included: “I’m so stressed”. We are overwhelmed by our to-do lists, balancing work and home,…
Nourishing Self-Care for Therapists and Teachers in the Time of COVID-19: A 4-Part Series to Avoid Burnout and Thrive by Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L (School-Based Occupational Therapist, Ascend Rehab Services, Inc.) Part 1: Reflection: Where Do We Stand with Our Own Self-Care? If you help to take care of the needs of anyone else, (including…
As the season changes and we get ready for the holidays, we wanted to share some wellbeing tips with you. In the wintertime, with cold, dry weather our body and skin needs extra nourishment and care. Also, the bustle of shopping and family dinners can add to the stress. Try one or more of these…
Antioch, CA: Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. has opened its newest and fourth location in the San Francisco Bay Area with a new Pediatric Clinic in Antioch, CA. The clinic is now open to serve children and families in Antioch and the neighboring communities starting this week. This location also houses Ascend’s Little Miracles Community Center-Based…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 3, 2021 Contact: Shriti Bhandari Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. socialmedia@ascendrehabinc.com Ascend Awards Its First Employee Scholarships $4000 Given In Scholarships Union City, CA: Ascend Rehab Services, Inc. awarded its first ever Employee Scholarships on August 26, 2021. In total, the Scholarship Program awarded $4,000 this year to seven (7) employees to…