Building BLOCKS is an inclusive language and literacy based preschool program designed to promote age appropriate speech-language, literacy and social skills through structured and unstructured play, activities and routines. Our unique multi-sensory environment allows for acquisition and integration of information through all modalities/forms of input. Along with speech and language development, this progam is designed to enhance cognitive, gross and fine motor development. Ourprogam runs for 10-months and is unique in that the therapists ARE the teachers and are all cross trained to facilitate a child's goals throughout their school day. The multi-sensory classrooms are designed to promote age appropriate Building BLOCKS for a child's individual development
Body awareness, coordination & strengthening
Language and Literacy skills
Oral Motor Development
Communication & Cognitive development
K‘reative’ prewriting & writing skills
Sensory Integration
The specific therapies focus on:
Speech-Language Pathology: Verbal and non-verbal communication systems, oral motor development, socialization, receptive and expressive language skills and articualtion and speech motor planning (apraxia). Occupational Therapy: sensory integration/processing, fine motor development (hand strength, cutting, gluing), pre-writing and writing skills, therapuetic listening program and feeding skills. Physical Therapy: Core strength, sensory processing, body awareness, coordination, strengthening and music & movement.
What makes our program special?
Unique therapy driven program
Multi-Discipline Instruction (ST,OT,PT,DT)
Sensory Integration throughout program
Low instructor/child ratio
Progam designed for typical to delayed child development
Monthly Progress Notes
Midterm Parent Conferences with goal updates
10 month program (August-June)
2011-12 Registration- Enrollment begins February 1st Classes run Monday - Thursday with 2,3,4 day options Hours are 8:30-12:00
