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Don't sit on the sidelines

Your child could sit at home, be bored, watch TV or play video games all day. Or you could provide your child the opportunity to play, create and explore with friends and family. Children's Therapy Corner offers programs that recognize your child’s developmental potential. We make learning fun and interactive. We sing, we dance, we touch, we move and, most of all, we allow your child’s creativity to flow and grow. Family time is included. Time with friends. Time to imagine. Time to make noise and time to laugh.

We're experts at engaging all kids. We know how to recognize their potential. We encourage and guide. We allow their pace and needs to direct us. A child’s development and love of play is what we are all about.

So don’t sit on the sidelines. Get in here -- discover -- have fun -- join us at Children’s Therapy Corner. Scroll down or click below to see what we are offering:

Workshops - Classes - Conferences

Upcoming Workshops

Workshops:  All will be scheduled within the second week of the month.  Evening times and located at CTC unless otherwise indicated.  For CTC families: Level A:  In-house speaker, no charge.  Level B: Guest speaker, $10.00 per family. Workshops for families not at CTC we have a fee of $25, unless stated otherwise.

In collaboration with Midland Special Olympics
Parent Worshop presents an introduction to:

Young Athletes

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Led by: Paula Lepping, Kelly & Debbie Dodge of Special Olympics Midland.
Come to an informational meeting to find out what this new program is all about!
This program is geared for people with Intellectual Disabilities aged 2-7.
For more information check out the Midland Special Olympics website at: www.specialolympics.org. Refreshments will be served.

Check out the flyer here!

Also, for the kids ... Music Club!

The CTC Music Club will be meeting during the first part of the workshop, from 7:00-8:00 PM. The Music Club is for children ages 3+, this is free to families attending the workshop and $5 for drop-ins.
After the music club the children will be invited to the gym for activities from the Special Olympics group. Please sign up at the front desk!

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Upcoming Classes

*** Parent Education Series ***

Sensory Integration for Parents

Two class offerings:
Tuesday, February 5, and Tuesday, February 12, 2008
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Second offering in Mid-April with dates and time to be determined.

Instructors: Lori Marsh, OTR, and Lisa Severs, OTR
Education for those with an interest in understanding the
foundations of the Theory of Sensory Integration.
Information shared will include:

• What is Sensory Integration

• Definitions of the Seven Sensory Systems

• How the body receives and manages sensory input

• How to recognize Sensory Integration behaviors

• Open questions and discussion.

Cost: $45.00 per person
Registration is limited to 12 participants
Call NOW to register: 989-835-6333

Check out the flier here.

AQUATIC EXERCISE PROGRAM (Individual)

Benefits of Water: Provides buoyancy, increased pressure for proprioceptive input, various resistance depending on rate of movement, and it’s FUN!
Instructors: Adam Schlichte, PT & Kathie Kiski, PTA
Location: Sleep Inn, Midland, MI

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Upcoming Courses