A few photos from our recent, very successful team building event at the Brighton Equestrian Club. Thank you to our friends at the BEC for providing such a fantastic venue. And, of course, thank you to the horses for helping to make our day special!
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Sensory Processing Issues In Children
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I am often asked “does my child have sensory processing disorder?” My quick answer is “No” because that is not an actual term and should not be diagnosed. However sensory processing...
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I’d take a guess that the past few school years (pre-pandemic, pandemic, and...
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Assistive Technology for Dyslexia
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Autism Q & A with Dr. Nicole
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