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Developmental Activity
of the Month
Kool Aid Painting |
A fun & unique way to paint with children from toddlers through school age during the upcoming warm summer weather.
What you'll need:
- Large sheet of construction paper or finger paint paper
- Several packages of different flavored or colored Kool Aid
- Ice cubes
- Tape
How to make it:
Tape paper to table or to the porch/sidewalk outside.
Let child sprinkle Kool Aid dry mix on the paper.
Use the ice cube to "paint" the Kool Aid around on the paper to make Kool, sweet smelling and sweet tasting designs. Add different colors to enhance the fun!
To make the ice cubes easier to handle, place popsicle sticks in ice cube trays before freezing.
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FEATURED ARTICLE: Sensory Challenges
By Janet Watkiss MOTR/L @ Therapeutic Early Intervention Services
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Trevor is a 5 year old boy who was diagnosed at age 2 ½ with Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Trevor had a typical first two years, although his speech was delayed and his parents noticed the onset of some self stimulating behaviors. Their pediatrician was extremely supportive and suggested his parents contact state and local agencies to acquire early intervention (EI) services, even though Trevor's eligibility would be terminated on his third birthday.
With the help of a pediatrician, a short stint with EI services, family, friends and a caring preschool Trevor has made great strides over the past 2 ½ years. Trevor can dress himself in the morning, although he needs lots of prompts to do this. He can eat by himself but needs enticement to remain at the table through the entire meal. He interacts well with his parents, his sister, and adults with whom he is familiar, but even so, he has poor social skills. Trevor likes to be around his peers yet he parallel plays with other children and has a hard time initiating interactions. Like most boys his age, Trevor loves cars (he knows everyone's make, model and color!), trucks and trains.
Trevor's next milestone will be this fall when he enters a public Kindergarten.
Click here to continue reading Trevor's accomplishments after starting therapy.
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| Autism Resources
Pittsburgh, PA
Complied by Betsy Gilbert MA CCC-SLP @ Therapeutic Early Intervention Services |
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Autism Center - North Hills
135 Cumberland Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
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412-364-1886
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No wait list
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Approximately 1-hour evaluation conducted by a private child psychologist.
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No referral needed
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Autism Center - South Hills
2893 Banksville Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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412-343-4303
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No wait list
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Approximately 1-hour evaluation conducted by a private child psychologist.
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No referral needed
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Merck Child and Outpatient Autism Center
3811 O'Hara Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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412-624-1000
option #3
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Approx. 1-month
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Evaluation consists of 2 appointments:
1st appointment is to assess symptoms.
2nd appointment is to assess ASD
characteristics.
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No referral needed
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Watson Institute
301 Camp Meeting Rd.
Sewickley, PA 15143
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412-749-2880
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3-5 weeks
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Evaluation consists of 3 appointments:
1st appointment determines testing.
Submitted to insurance for authorization
2nd appointment evaluation
3rd appointment discuss results
Can take up to 8 weeks start to finish
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No referral needed
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Child Development Unit - Pine Center
11279 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
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724-933-8971
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3-6 month wait list
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Approximately 2-hour evaluation conducted by a child psychologist.
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Referral and authorization from physician
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Child Development Unit - Oakland
3420 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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412-692-5560
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3-6 month wait list
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Approximately 2-hour evaluation conducted by a child psychologist.
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Referral and authorization from physician
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Family Behavioral Health Resources
Brentwood
Cranberry
Monroeville
North Hills
Robinson
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724-850-8118
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14 days or less
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Approximately 1-1/2 hour evaluation conducted by a child psychologist.
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No referral needed
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The Children's Institute
1405 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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412-420-2287
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1-2 years
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Approximately a 2-hour evaluation conducted by Dr. Faber.
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Referral from PCP needed
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If you are not in the Pittsburgh, PA area and are in need of similar resources in your area you can visit the Autism Society homepage and click on "Resources Near You" for a list of state by state information.
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"What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade." ~Gertrude Jekyll
From The Team At Early Intervention Support |
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