SEATTLE – (June 9th, 2016)- Washington Women’s Foundation has awarded Encompass one of five Pooled Fund Grant Awards given to nonprofit organizations. The grant awarded to Encompass totals $100,000 and will fund the Encompass Mobile Therapy Unit. This mobile unit will allow Encompass to provide life changing therapies for children and families in rural […]
English 101: Examining the Struggles Young Children Face When Learning to Read and Write By: Marisol Raymundo, CC SLP and Speech Language Pathologist Have you ever heard that English is one of the hardest languages to learn? It is true; particularly when it comes to reading and writing. Written English is tricky and, at times, […]
By Christina Lorella Back-to-school time has arrived and our schedules are beginning to slowly fall into place. As everyone settles into their new routines, many families are taking advantage of the opportunity to add weekly household meetings to their schedules. While some may be hesitant about adding an additional task to their already busy agendas, […]
Is it Sensory Processing Disorder or “Bad Behavior?” By Darlene Logan, OTR/L Has your child ever fallen down spontaneously onto an uncluttered floor or thrown himself to the ground without any “good” reason? Have you ever found your child crying or hitting a friend for no apparent purpose? What may appear to be “bad behavior” […]
Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation of Your Child’s Success By Christina Lorella As parents and caretakers, we know that effective education stems far beyond academic curriculum. Even when provided access to the most prestigious of schools and resources, students first need to be equipped with the social and emotional tools necessary to navigate the world around […]
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy:Improving Relationships and Building Trust Through Positive Parenting By Christina Lorella Child abuse, whether it be physical, sexual, or emotional, is every parent’s worst nightmare. As loving parents, we spend our days guiding and nurturing our small children and keeping them out of harm’s way with the hope that, when the time comes […]
