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Greetings!
This is such a special time of year - a time for family and friends. We truly enjoy working with each of the children we see and the families we serve. Thank you for inviting us into your homes and your lives.
This holiday season brings lots of joy and celebration! At Brightsong, we are celebrating a fantastic year and we're looking forward to many exciting things to come. In 2013, we will host more parent and teacher workshops, continue to collaborate with the Down Syndrome Association to offer the Bright Steps and Summer Steps programs and continue to grow and offer more programs and services.
This holiday season we are reminded of a quote from D.M. Dellinger, "This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!"
Best wishes and Happy Holidays!
The Brightsong Team |
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Handling the Holidays:
Tips for Parents of Children with Sensory Processing Issues
The holidays are a special time of year - full of fun and family. There are so many sights and sounds. People are everywhere! Family members you haven't seen in a while arrive and some family members may even crowd into the house and it feels like they've taken over! Holidays can be fun and stressful for adults and children. For children with sensory processing issues, the holidays can be overwhelming and overstimulating. Here are a few simple tips to help you and your child make it through this holiday season. (continue reading) |
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Just Like You - Down Syndrome
An Interview with Rachel and Savanna
A collaboration between Just Like You films and the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City has resulted in a fantastic video, Just Like You - Down Syndrome. This video features Elyssa, Rachel and Sam - three kids with Down syndrome and their best friends, Bretlyn, Savanna and Bobby. They talk about Down syndrome, what it's like to have Down syndrome and how others can support those with Down syndrome and be their friend. (continue reading)
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Meet Julie Farrar, MA, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist 
Julie received her Master's degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Memphis in 2011. Since then, she has worked in pediatric private practice treating children from birth to age 18 with a variety of medical conditions and diagnoses. Julie joined the Brightsong team in September 2012 and currently works with children in Shelby and Fayette County. To contact Julie, please call the Brightsong office at (901) 309-3077. |
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Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, December 11- The Family Table: Encouraging Positive Interactions with Food. Do you have a "picky eater" or a "problem feeder?" Brightsong is hosting a feeding workshop for parents from 10:00 am - noon at Faith Baptist Church, Room 203-204. 3755 N. Germantown Pkwy, Bartlett, TN. Cost $20. Light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Brightsong 309-3077. Click here for more information.
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Need a Holiday Gift Idea?
The Brightsong team has compiled our list of favorite toys for children from birth to elementary school. Each toy not only works on specific developmental skills, but they're fun too! |
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Holiday Hours
The Brightsong Office will be closed the following days to allow our team members to spend time with their families. Please talk to your child's therapist about their specific vacation schedule.
Monday, December 24
Tuesday, December 25
Wednesday, December 26
Monday, December 31
Tuesday, January 1 |
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Disclosure of Material Connection: The above links are for informational purposes only. Brightsong, LLC does not receive a commission on any of the products reviewed or listed. The Brightsong team only recommends products or services we personally use and believe will add value to the families we work with. We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." |
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