TEIS FAMILY DIGEST OCTOBER 2014 



SPEECH THERAPY in EI
It's fun, but it's more than just play  

Many parents are surprised when their EI speech therapist comes to their home and starts playing with their child and does not sit down at a table and practice flash cards of new words.  Parents may be concerned because their child is not talking, but what may be of more concern to an EI Speech therapist is that their child is not imitating.  The ability to imitate is one key to communication development because it involves the idea that "I see you do something and then I can do it too", including imitating sounds and words.  For a child to be able to imitate they need to... Learn More About the Importance of Imitation Skills Here.

BETSY'S CORNER
FALLING LEAVES

Yesterday in Pittsburgh was a bit dreary, but not raining. We decided that taking a walk was a good idea. These kids needed to get out of the house! I was in an early intervention session, so their Mom and I bundled them up and rolled out the door. With an almost two year old girl pushing a baby doll stroller, and a three year old boy pushing a regular stroller with a doll in it (two kids and one stroller just wasn't jiving...so we had to improvise), we were on our way!...Read More!


TEIS FAMILY CONNECTIONS
ROBBIE'S STORY

Sarah sought an early intervention evaluation for her son, Robbie, because of concerns about his communication skills... Read On!


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31 Things to Make in October and November

A month's worth of fall recipes

October means football, raking leaves and trick or treat. Need a month's worth of fall recipes to keep you and your family going into November? Try this list of slow cooker favorites, game day appetizers and pumpkin pleasers. Click HERE for 31 yummy autumn recipes from Pillsbury.


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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS IN & AROUND PITTSBURGH

Get out and explore the community this fall/winter with these fun ideas!






STORY TIME

Every Monday in November beginning November 3 at 10:30am at Soergel's Orchard in Wexford


HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

November 8: Bounty Fall Fest, Boyce Mayview Park in Upper St. Clair, food trucks, live music, family friendly activities

November 15: Pine Holiday Dazzle Show, including indoor and outdoor activities such as santa, bonfire, fireworks and carriage rides. 4pm Pine Community Center

November 22: Mascot Skate, join 30 local mascots for a skate party 1-3pm at the Rink at PPG Place Downtown

  
HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS

November 1: Farkleberry Craft Show Cramberry Twp Municipal Center 10am-3pm

November 8: St. Teresa of Avila School Arts & Craft Show 9am-3pm Ross Twp
  

November 8: St Ursula Craft Show 9am-2pm Allison Park

November 21-23: 17th Annual Greater Pittsburgh Arts & Crafts Holiday Show
Friday 10-9pm, Saturday 10-6pm, Sunday 10-5pm Monroeville Convention Center

November 22:Holiday Happening and Cookie Walk 9am-2pm St Brendan's Episcopal Church Franklin Park
 

MINIATURE RAILROAD

Miniature Railroad & Village Daily at the Carnegie Science Center
 

TESTIMONIALS

See What Others Are Saying About TEIS


Katie is amazing! My two year old is very picky about who she likes and who
she will work with and Katie did an incredible job making her feel at ease.
She has a great ability of being positive and fun, yet setting boundaries so
she is able to successfully work with my daughter. Sessions are full of fun
and laughter as well as invaluable lessons. ~Anonymous







At TEIS, we specialize in Therapeutic Early Intervention Services for children from 0-3 years of age in Allegheny & Westmoreland Counites and Independent Evaluations in Beaver County. 




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