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3/16/2011

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April is Autism Awareness Month.  
This internationally recognized awareness campaign will reach Jasper County this year.  Be on the lookout for publications and events that raise awareness about autism.


May is Better Speech and Hearing Month.  Integrated Therapy Services plans to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing.


June, July and August will bring summer day camps.
Stay tuned for more information!
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March: The Month of Music

3/3/2011

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This month at Integrated Therapy Services, three opportunities for learning through music are being offered.  

1.  Kindermusik, taught by Mary Frohning, began Tuesday March 1 and will be held on a continuous basis.  Parents are encouraged to participate as their child learns the basic language of music and become creative in their exploration of this avenue for learning.  For more information about Kindermusik at ITS, go to the Current Events page.

2.  Music Therapy Consultation from Stacey Rhodes, licensed therapist, will be offered by appointment on Saturday, March 19 at Integrated Therapy Services.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, email [email protected].

3.  Music and Language Development will be the topic of discussion at the monthly Child Development Workshop held Sunday March 20, 3-5pm.  Admission is free, and continuing education credit is available for a $10 fee. 

Music influences early childhood development in many ways.  Here are just a few examples:
  • Music and movement develop self-esteem and body attentiveness in children.
  • Listening to music develops the quality of auditory discrimination in the child.
  • Listening to the sounds of instruments encourage motor development and creative development.
  • Music with movement facilitates children to learn various concepts like balance, coordination and rhythm.
  • Through music, children can enhance cognitive skills like counting as well as learning of alphabets, days of the week, address, phone number, etc.
Integrated Therapy Services invites you to participate in the opportunities mentioned above, so that your child might bene
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