Fall 2012
Program Details

All groups/classes meet for 7 weeks.

Session I: September 10 - October 26
Session II: October 29 - December 21

(No class November 19 - 23.)  

Fees: $350 per 7-week session.  

All groups/classes meet for 6 weeks.

**Full payment is due at the time of registration. In the event your child misses a class, every effort will be made to offer a make-up class. **Sibling discount available.

Registration & Appointments
Space is limited for our Fall programs. Please call 203-268-8852 for program registration or to make an individual appointment with one of our skilled professionals.

Program Leaders
All small group classes/programs are designed by directors of TLTC and licensed therapists. Classes are led by Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Behavioral Optometrists, Psychologists, Educators, Vision Therapists and other certified staff members. All programs are designed to meet both individual and group needs.

Parent Support Groups
Led by a psychologist or social worker, these support sessions offer parents an opportunity to receive support, share information and gain valuable resources. Call for current offerings and fees.

Class Descriptions

The EDGE Learning System - Enhancing Development for Gains in Education
This 45-minute group will enhance your child’s motor, speech, reading, math, social and visual skills to improve grades, performance and self-esteem. All groups are designed by professionals for maximum learning effect.

• Ages 6-8: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00 pm
• Ages 9-12: Tuesdays, 6:15-7:00 pm

Emotions in Motion - Sensory-Motor Groups
Children will benefit from this 45-minute weekly program incorporating creative arts and yoga principles. A variety of materials will be used to facilitate the connection between sensation and emotional regulation. Emphasis on breath control, rhythm and posture will also improve organizational, sensory processing and social skills.

• Ages 3-5: Mondays, 2:15-3:00 pm
• Ages 6-8: Tuesdays, 6:15-7:00 pm
• Ages 9-12: Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 pm

Handwriting Without Tears
This multi-sensory approach to developing and enhancing handwriting skills appeals to children with all kinds of learning styles – visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic. The unique materials and creative workbooks assist to eliminate problems with letter formation, reversals, legibility, spacing and cursive connections.

• Ages 3-5: Mondays 3-3:45 pm
• Ages 6-8: Tuesdays 5:30-6:15 pm
• Ages 8-10: Mondays 5-5:45 pm

• Ages 2-5: Fridays, 10:00-10:45 am

The Social EDGE
These 1-hour sessions focus on improving social skills of students through interactive activities in a therapeutic environment. Groups are arranged according to peer age and individual needs. Activities focus on developing play skills, language and communication skills, body language, sensorimotor skills, controlling emotions and social flexibility.  

• Ages 3-5: Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00 pm
• Ages 6-9: Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm
• Ages 10-12: Wednesdays, 6:15 am-7:00 pm
• Ages 13 and up: By appointment

Creative Writing
Learn how to plan, write, edit and publish a piece of creative writing. Students will bring a rough draft to a detailed, edited and finalized piece of work.

• Ages 7-10: Mondays, 4:00-4:45 pm

Expressions in ART
Students will engage in visual, auditory and tactile experiences (enhancing sensory processing skills) while creating personal designs. Emphasis will be on individual expression, relaxation techniques and recreation. Students of all abilities are welcome.

• Ages 3-5: Thursdays, 1:45-2:30 pm
• Ages 5-7: Thursdays, 2:30-3:15 or 3:15-4:00 pm
• Ages 7-10: Thursdays, 4:00-4:00 pm or 4:45-5:30 pm
• Ages 10-12: Thursdays, 5:30-6:15 pm or 6:15-7:00 pm

Food Critics
(Food Aversion Group)
This group is designed for children who have developed aversions to certain foods and who are not interested in trying new tastes. Using therapeutic strategies, positive encouragement and family training, children will slowly begin exploring new foods. Parents may be asked to bring in small amounts of family chosen foods to class.

• Ages 2-5: Mondays, 1:30-2:15 pm
• Ages 6-9: Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 pm
• Ages 4-6: Mondays, 3:45-4:30 pm

Special Parties for Special Kids

Therapeutic themed parties include sensory activities, fine and gross motor games, social skills & language facilitation while having fun!

Party Themes:

Dino-mite • Move & Groove • Pirate's Cove Party • Zooblation • Carnival Time • Webkins Character Parties • Spooktacular Party (Specially arranged) • Teen Parties • Special Requests

Call 203-268-8852 for party pricing.

Ongoing individual and group services assist individuals with complex needs including those with diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities. Services include:

• Advocacy Support
• Behavior Assessment and Intervention
• Behavioral Optometry
• Computer Training
• Counseling
• DIR/Floortime Techniques
• Earobics®
• Handwriting Skills
• Lee Silverman Voice Treatment®
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Psychological Services
• Sensory Integration
• Social Skills Training
• Special Birthday Parties
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Therapeutic Listening
• Tutoring
• Vision Therapy

Our Directors:  

Randy Schulman, MS, OD, FCOVD
Stefanie Saad Seanor, OTR/L
Maybette Waldron, MBA, CCC-SLP

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TLTC is now accepting insurance for most assessment and therapy services.

Space is limited for TLTC Programs. Call 203-268-8852 for program registration or to make an individual appointment with one of our skilled professionals.