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About WRSLP
Speech-language pathology is the study of human communication disorders. These disorders can range from simple sounds substitutions to the inability to understand or use language for functional speech. All have the potential to isolate individuals from their social and educational surroundings. We help children with communication disorders increase their speech and language skills, learn about the world around them, utilize their knowledge and skills effectively, and enjoy positive interactions with family, teachers, caregivers and friends ... read more 
Newsletter
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 The FIT™ Program
An integration of social skills therapy and skills-driven adaptive PE
The FIT™ Program combines social skills therapy and skills-driven adaptive PE in weekly 1-hour group sessions. Activities focus on skills associated with traditional sports such as baseball, basketball, and badminton. Unlike traditional sports programs, however, there is no competition or elimination, full participation is encouraged (time on the sidelines is minimal), and activities ... read more 
Announcements
Recent changes at WRSLP
Join us in welcoming Lacey Horwitz and Jaime Richmond
We recently added Speech-Language Pathologists Lacey Horwitz and Jaime Richmond to our part-time therapy staff at WRSLP. Within weeks of their arrival, Lacey and Jaime significantly reduced the size of our wait list by opening new cases. Lacey provides services on Tuesday and Wednesday in the after-school hours and on Saturday morning. Jaime currently sees patients on Monday and Wednesday. Starting in January 2009, she will be helping in our Developing FIT program. With these wonderful additions to our staff, WRSLP now has six speech-language pathologists serving children and families. For more information about our speech-language pathologists, please click here.
Friendship in Teams (FIT) programming has resumed.
Start dates and times for the spring semester are as follows:
Developing FIT: Jan 14, 6:00pm
Elementary FIT: Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Advanced FIT: Jan 15, 7:10pm - 8:10pm
FIT Jr.: Jan 10, 3:00pm and 4:10pm
FIT for You: as scheduled with Erick Anderson
The FIT Registration Form and Calendar for spring 2009 are available.
click here.
We look forward to working with you and your children during the spring semester!
Friendship in Teams (FIT) Partial Scholarship
Due to a generous grant from Autism Speaks, WRSLP offered partial scholarships for FIT services. The application deadline has passed. If you have questions about the FIT Partial Scholarship, please call FIT Administrator Hilary Anderson at (216) 292-7370 x 105.
Collaborative Support Program in Independent Schools
During their years of practice individually and as co-owners of WRSLP, Nicole Gerami and Nancy Theofrastous have served dozens of children on-site in independent schools. Over the past few years, more and more parents of children in independent schools have expressed a need for comprehensive services to address social communication difficulties that affect their children’s ability to (1) participate effectively in classroom activities and (2) develop positive relationships with peers and teachers. In response, WRSLP developed the Collaborative Support Program in Independent Schools which comprises parent and teacher interviews, observations and data collection, development and implementation of a behavioral plan, a customized teacher in-service, and scheduled follow-up. In many cases, implementation of this program has enabled children to remain in the independent school of their family’s choice. For more information about this service, contact Nicole Gerami at (216) 292-7370.
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