programs
Group Speech Session!
Group Speech Therapy is off to a great start this Fall! We are working hard on positive social interactions and increasing our conversational skills. All participants are engaged and are willing to practice new skills alongside their peers. All activities are group oriented. Each session we watch a short video about the lesson of the day…
Read MoreSpeech Spotlight: Ellie
Ellie has been working hard to improve her speech and language skills through the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program. She has participated in every 10-week session since the program began this past spring. Ellie is working on answering questions, using correct sentence structure, and speech clarity. Since participating in program, Ellie’s mom tells us…
Read MoreSpeech Spotlight: Matthew
Matthew, age 4, has completed 2.5 10-week sessions of the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program. Matthew’s mother enrolled him in the program because, “Matthew is nonverbal and this program is close to home and free.” Matthew is working hard to increase his communication skills. He has been working on sign language as well as…
Read MoreParticipants Get Ready for The Fall Session of Tutoring and Speech
Parents and participants attended a meet and greet last Thursday night to meet their tutors and speech therapist for our Fall Session of tutoring and speech. Our Fall Session runs from September 10th through November 18th. Participants have the option to enroll in Literacy Tutoring Program, Math Tutoring Program, and Amina Grace Speech and Language…
Read MoreThe positive impact the Amina Grace Speech & Language Program will bring to McHenry County…
As a mother to a 4 year old daughter with Down syndrome, my hope is that she will be able to participate fully in all life experiences, including school, sports, work, and relationships. One of our biggest challenges to her future success is her ability to communicate effectively. I share this concern with other families…
Read MoreShow Me A Sign!
Show Me A Sign is a basic sign language class offered every other Thursday at GiGi’s Playhouse McHenry County, this class is open to our families, volunteers and the community. Several people have attended this class for a few years, coming back time after time to learn new ways to communicate. This is a quote…
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Baby Sign this Friday!
Baby Sign with Dawn Cummings is every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. This free program focuses on basic signs to help teach your little one to communicate. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents or caregivers are all welcome! We hope to see you there!
Read MoreFuture Friday Friends
Future Friday Friends made paper plate turkeys and fruit kabobs last month! Join us December 18th at 6:30 for Christmas Crafts and a snack!
Read MoreTeen ‘Tastic THIS Friday!
Don’t forget TEEN ‘TASTIC is this Friday, December 11th, at 7:00 p.m. We’re going to watch a Christmas movie and hang out! Come in out of the cold! =)
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