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Special Olympics Inclusion Day
July 11, 2018 mtcus
Did you know that this is the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics? To top it all off it is being held this year in Chicago and we are so excited. Special Olympics is July 17 through July 21 and it is going to be a week packed with fun-filled events! Mobile Therapy Centers is thrilled […]
Fourth of July Reminders for Children with Sensory Sensitivities
July 3, 2018 mtcus
One of the most exciting events in summer is the 4th of July. Barbecues, family gatherings, carnivals, and of course fireworks. However, this holiday can quickly become a nightmare for a family who has a child with autism or other special needs. The 4th can be challenging for any child, but for someone who is […]
Ambidextrous Children May Present Learning Challenges
June 1, 2018 mtcus
Although it may seem appealing for your child to be ambidextrous (equally adapted in the use of both the left and right hand), research shows that encouraging mixed dominance may cause learning challenges. Both the left and ride sides of the brain compete for the processing and retrieval of information and cannot only send one […]
Better Hearing & Speech Month 2018
May 1, 2018 mtcus
May is here, and it’s time to get ready for Better Hearing and Speech Month! The American Speech/Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) has designated each May to increasing awareness of the development and support of speech, language, literacy and hearing for every age. Did you know that Early Intervention is the term used to describe […]
April 18, 2018 mtcus
The month of April is widely recognized as Autism Awareness Month. However, did you know there has been an increasing push for it to be Autism Acceptance Month? It was first organized in 2011 by Paula Durbin Westby. She advocated that there needs to be more than just information and facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder. […]
Applied Behavior Analysis: Focusing on the Environment
February 23, 2018 mtcus
This a perfect quote from Alexander Den Heijer. It may seem like a rational way of thinking, yet there are thousands of books still being written about “how to” on parenting contrary to it. Now it is not to say that there are bad ways of parenting, but it is safe to say there are […]
Elaina is a part of our MTC Occupational Therapy Department and received an education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, McHenry County College, and Husson University. She has a strong passion for working with both animals and children. Elaina has always wanted to incorporate both of these passions into her career and is incredibly excited to bring Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) to Mobile Therapy Centers!
Rocky is an Australian Mountain Doodle who loves to learn, play, and meet new people. Rocky joined our MTC team when he was just 8 weeks old and has been training to support the clients of MTC from day one. His kind and loving nature makes him the perfect match for Animal-Assisted Therapy, and Rocky can not wait to meet all his new friends through the MTC AAT program!