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Welcome to the CTC Blog! Here, you'll find the latest articles. Topics can include anything from program updates, educational resources, community events and more!
Why Won’t They Just Do It?! Five Ways to Improve Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
Why is it so hard to get our children to do things sometimes? Why does it take Jessica three hours just to clean her room? Why can’t Carter just do his homework? How come Monique throws a tantrum when it’s time to brush her teeth? All of these things are related to a...
Mission Complete: Therapy & Fun 2021 Recap
Therapy & Fun 2021 blasted off in June with 48 participants! Everyone was super excited about getting to meet in person again. About a third of our participants were returning to the program while the rest were brand new to CTC. The theme this year was outer space...
Not Broken, Just Different: An Introduction to Neurodiversity
Lots of things make people diverse: skin color, gender, culture, being left or right handed. In recent decades, we’ve learned and are beginning to recognize that there’s another difference between humans: our brains.
Brainbows: Proud to Be LGBT and Neurodivergent
Pride month is coming to a close. Throughout June, the LGBT+ community has been celebrating our differences and remembering those who fought hard for our acceptance and visibility. Pride is also a time for conversation, and learning how we can make our communities...
Radical Inclusion, not Racism
Thank you again to everyone who brought our attention to an act of racism happening in our community, when a person put together a petition to remove any/all Black Lives Matters materials, conversations, etc. from a nearby school. We are grateful that you have spent...
Creative Arts Therapy Week
Creative Arts Therapies Week is March 14-20, 2021. Celebrate today and learn more about how dance/movement therapy can benefit your child!
Quick Tip: Mirror Talk
Mirror talking is a fun at home practice you can do with your child. Our therapists love when we can combine therapy and fun in one activity!
Fun With Kids: Have A Presentation Party!
Presentation parties are a great way to stay connected and learn more about friends and family. This is a fun show and tell style activity that builds on skills and family bonding.
A Guided Meditation
Take a moment to relax your mind and body. This guided meditation is a calming break for both parents and children.
Board Games Can Be Therapeutic
Learn about how to incorporate learning and therapy into fun games at home!