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…
Ascend recently acquired ACTS and we are excited to share more by bringing you a Q&A with Dr. Marilyn J. Buzolich, Ph.D., CCC-SLP Founder of Augmentative/Alternative Communication & Technology Services (ACTS) Dr. Marilyn Buzolich has worked with this young lady since she was 18 months old and said: “She is almost 23 years old…
By Ascend staff Heather Diemel With the holiday season here, it is the perfect time to engage your child in delightful holiday-themed arts and crafts! These not only foster creativity but also provide an excellent opportunity to work on speech and language development. Here are three inclusive crafts tailored to various abilities: 1.…
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…