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HANDWRITING CLASSES ENROLLING NOW!
Is your child’s teacher having difficulty reading his/her work? Is your child struggling to learn letter formation and handwriting skills? Are you overwhelmed with trying to help your child suceed with developing the appropriate fine motor and handwriting skills they need to be successful in life? Capernaum offers handwriting classes to help ease the stress of handwriting and fine motor development! Our program,“Learn to Write Right” combines the prinicples of the “Handwriting Without Tears”, “Getting it Write”, and the “First Strokes” handwriting programs, and is designed for children of all ages, but especially for those just beginning to learn to write.
“Learn to Write Right” is a fun, interactive program conducted by trained occupational therapists that builds from using little chalk boards, wooden pieces, and various other unique tools, so as to learn the beginnings of letter formation. Amusing songs and verbal directives, interactive games and sensory play make each session great fun. Each class will includes 20-25 minutes of gym activities, consisting of large motor games and sensory motor activities, to help organize the body. The second half of the class focuses on handwriting practice. We discuss and practice tips on posture, grip, and proper hand positioning.
Each class lasts for one hour for 8-10 weeks (number of classes will be determined by ages of participants). Throughout the program, children learn to print/write (depending on age of student) all letters of the alphabet in upper and lower cases, as well as write numbers 1-10. Parent/ caregiver collaboration, at the conclusion of each class, allows for consistency and carryover of new skills. Minimal paper and pencil tasks, as well as sensory activities are given each week for home practice.
Classes meet at our New Hope Clinic! Call or e-mail Julieanna (julieannahornot@yahoo.com) or Dena (deannad@capernaumpeds.com) at (763) 533-0363 for more details.
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HELP WANTED
Licensed Psychologist or MFT/MSW Wanted
Posted Monday March 9, 2009
LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST OR LMFT/MSW
Capernaum Pediatric Therapy is seeking a counselor for children with disabilities and their families, to work one day per week, with a motivation to build a caseload in our New Hope and Edina outpatient clinics. Enjoy the benefits of working with pediatric PT, OT, and SLP’s in a vibrant busy facility! Requirements include training in family systems, MN licensure, and at least two years of experience. A Licensed Psychologist who is fully qualified to assess learning disabilities, ADD, and ASD, with play experience is highly preferred. MSW/LMFT’s are also welcome. Please contact Bonna Olson at 612-922-2009 or email her at cpti2@juno.com.
For more information or to apply, please contact Bonna Olson at 612-922-2009 or cpti2@juno.com