Resources

We’ve compiled articles, recorded trainings, and links to other helpful sites so you can help your child thrive.

Gross Motor

The Importance of Tummy Time

As a new parent, you’ve probably heard the term “tummy time” and been told it is an important part of your baby’s development. But why

Welcome/Introduction

Introducing Shine Therapy Services!

Welcome to our blog! Are you wondering about how Shine started and our mission in the community? Here’s a bit about us! Shine started out

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Courses

The Roles of the Dietitian and Feeding Therapist in the Early Intervention Setting

Date: 3/20/20 12:30-2:00pm (Check-in 12pm)
Cost: $10.00

Presented By: Kristin Faulkner, SLP/Feeding Therapist & Ally Cole, Dietitian

This course will look at the collaborative roles of the feeding therapist and dietitian in the assessment and treatment of children with pediatric feeding disorders in the Early Intervention System.

Approved for 1.5 credit hours by the Early Intervention Training Program in Illinois

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An 8-week program for children age 4-5 with sensory processing differences

Children with sensory processing differences have difficulty with regulation, which sometimes makes it difficult for them to interact with the world around them. Our Sensory Explorers group targets regulation in order to build engagement! This group is led by pediatric occupational therapist Mackenzie Baldock and developmental therapist/PLAY Project Consultant Brenna Thompson, both of whom specialize in using developmentally appropriate strategies to support children so they can learn new skills. Group meets once/week for 60 minutes.

Wondering if this class is appropriate for your child? Some characteristics of kids who benefit: easily frustrated with play, repetitive play, difficulty sitting/keeping still to engage in play, refuses to allow others to engage in play, unable to be messy, overly busy, quickly overwhelmed in a busy environment, picky eater, difficulty tolerating grooming/dressing/diapering routines, struggles with transitions/following a group plan/routine. 

Goals of the group include:

  • Child participating in a variety of sensory play activities
  • Engaging socially with others in the group
  • Providing a non threatening environment where children can experience new sensations with the support of a pediatric Occupational Therapist and PLAY Project consultant
  • Providing personalized resources to caregivers, so they better understand the sensory system and learn strategies to assist their child with regulation outside of group
  • Opportunity to meet with other local families
 
 

GROUP MEETS for 8 weeks:  Caregivers must stay on the premises to support their child and learn helpful strategies. Children will separate from caregivers for the session; caregivers can socialize at our coffee bar in the lobby (we will also provide a few toys for siblings to play). Caregiver education is a key component of this program. 

 

OPTIONAL Summary Report available at close of session. This 2 page report will summarize your child’s participation in the class and provide helpful sensory strategies to increase their participation in activities. This report could be given to teachers in classrooms & daycares or utilized to help educate other caregivers about ways to help your child participate. This option includes a 30 minute Zoom meeting with Brenna and MacKenzie to review the report and discuss your child’s progress in Sensory Explorers. COST: $100 due at sign up