News Archive
Directors travel to AACPDM Conference
As members of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine(AACPDM), our directors Elaine Sianis and Chris Weber traveled to Scottsdale, Arizona on September 23-25 to attend the annual meeting and conference.
Therapists Compete in Marathon
Congratulations to four APTMS therapists who successfully ran in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11. They were Physical Therapists: Rose Anderton and Sarah Grubich, and Occupational Therapists: Carrie Holt and Becky Moloney.
APT Welcomes Two New Therapists
Marina Peri and Laura Strass to the Speech and Language Department.
Santa is Coming to Town at APT
Meet & Greet Santa
Wed. 12/16 2-4PM
Thu. 12/17 1-3PM
Fri. 12/18 10-12 Noon
Sat. 12/19 9-11AM
Mon. 12/21 1-3PM
Tues. 12/22 3-5PM
Bring your camera!
Happy Holidays from APT
All of us at APT want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.
Coping with the Holidays
Autism families check out the link provided by the Autism Society about how to better cope with the holiday season. Others, please check out our link page for other helpful links.
APT Celebrates 30 Years!
Congratulations to APT on celebrating thier 30th anniversary! Lookout for the 30th anniversary stickers like the one below. As our construction continues into the new year, we look forward to sharing this momentous occation with all of you. Special events will be scheduled throughout the year, STAY TUNED!
Watch Us Grow
!!UPDATE February 10th, 2010!! On Monday, February 8th at 2:00 pm Katie Taheny, a Speech Therapist, had the first treatment session in the new wing.
!!UPDATE March 30th, 2010!! Maddox Carrasco, treated by Occupational Therapist Monica Ciukaj was the first patient to use APT's New Therapy Pool.
APT Presents Adventure Camp
Adventure Camp is an intensive therapy camp for children with hemiplegia. Children will participate in gross motor and fine motor activities with the use of a removable cast on the unaffected arm in order to strengthen the affected (or weaker) arm. Starts July 12th. For more information and a copy of the brochure click on the link below.
New Division of APT
Arlington Rehabilitation for Sports & Orthopedic Injuries
Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Injury Treatment/Rehabiliation for Children, Teens and Young Adults
Great Strides Benefit
Supporting
Friends of Children in therapy (FOCIT)
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Doors open at 12:00pm
Download Brochure (894KB, PDF)
Watch Us Grow
APT Construction is almost done!
!!Update, August 2010!! With a few more signs to hang, some more wallpaper to hang and a few odds and ends, our construction/addition/renovation project has come to and end. We have moved therapists and patients around, not to mention all of the boxes, furniture, office staff and equipment, throughout the project. We are grateful for everyone's cooperation and patience. Now that everyone has settled in, we hope to have uninterrupted and expanded programing for everyone. Thank you.
Therapists Attend Sport Injuries Seminar
26 APT therapists from all departments are slated to attend a Sports Injuries Seminar on Sunday, October 3rd. Taught by PESI Health Care, pesihealthcare.com, the seminar will focus on the concepts in the recognition, evaluation, and treatment of head, spine, and upper and lower extremity injuries among the competitive and recreational athlete.
Book Fair
featuring Osborne Books & More
Saturday, October 16th thru Friday October 22nd
in Meeting Room 2 (NO SUNDAY)
Flourish in the Footlight
In conjunction with the Metropolis School of the Performing Arts in Arlington Heights, Arlington Pediatric Therapy enters their 8th season of offering young adults with special needs the opportunity to participate in the production of a play. This acting class for these people ages 13 and up begins Monday, October 3 at 6:15-7:30pm at the clinic, culminating with a performance at the Metropolis Monday, April 25, 2011. For more information about this acting class and to be part of the production company, please contact: Mary Beth Mayer @ 847-255-8690 ext 127.
Therapists to Speak at State OT Conference
APT is proud to announce that two of their Occupational Therapists, Chris Mix and Jennifer Scoggins, spoke on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Illinois Occupational Therapy Convention. They were co-presenters with therapists from Pathways Treatment Center. The title of the speech is:
"Summer Camps for Children with Hemiplegia:
Merging Evidence with Clinical Expertise"
The basis of the information presented came from the Constraint Induced Camp held at APT this past summer and a similar camp held at Pathways.
Santa is coming to APT!
The annual holiday party is returning to APT on Friday, December 10th at 4:00 PM. We'll see you there.
Name the Mascot
This week we have started a campaign to name the pool mascot. For more information see the display in the pool lobby. Final voting will take place before the end of the year.
Infant Massage
We will be offering a small infant massage class for families with children that are not yet walking. In this class you will learn the many different strokes of massage.
Taught By: Jen Crick, Certified Infant Massage Instructor and
Developmental Therapist
When: Wednesdays
1:15 – 2:15 pm
For more information available at the clinic or
by calling Krista Stewart at (847) 255-8690 ext. 120
APT staff honors directors with kids health kits
for the holiday season
For the holiday season, more than 150 Kids Health Kits were compiled and donated by the staff of APT in honor of the clinic directors, Elaine Sianis and Chris Weber.
The Health Kits contained a washcloth, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, brush/comb and a small toy.
The Health Kits were donated to the Wheeling Food Pantry and CEDA (Community Economic Development Association). The 2 agencies were delighted to have the Health Kits and will use them to supplement their holiday gifts to needy children.
Kids' Holiday Secret Shopping Store
The store opens Monday, November 29 at APT. Children can find items for that "someone special" on their lists. Most items are under $6.00. Sponsored by FOCIT. Store is open while supplies last (closed during the holiday party).
Free visit to Kohl Children’s Museum
Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview is sponsoring a Free visit for all children with special needs on Sunday, January 23, 2001 9:30 – 11:30 am only. Each family member must have a ticket to attend. Tickets are available at our Main Reception counter.
Toilet Teaching Workshop
Monday, Feb 7, 2011 from 9:30-11:00 @APT
presenter: Arlene Handler RN, MEd, DT, CMFT
Therapists Make The Climb
On Sunday, January 30th, APT therapists participated in the 14th Annual "Kohl's Step Up For Kids" benefit to support Children's Memorial Hospital. They raised over $2000.00 by climbing up 80 stories (1643 steps) at the AON Center, Chicago's third tallest building. At least they could take the elevator down. Good Job!
Thank you to our Friends at The Metropolis
A special thanks for highlighting our clinic as a partner during the running of the play "THE BOYS NEXT DOOR." The play runs through February 20th. Please support this wonderful organization. Visit them at: www.metropolisarts.com
Free visit to Kohl Children’s Museum
Kohl Children’s Museum in Glenview is sponsoring a Free visit for all children with special needs on Sunday, March 13th, 2011 9:30 – 11:30 am only. Each family member must have a ticket to attend. Tickets are available at our Main Reception counter.
Flourish in the Footlights
The acting group has determined this years play to be "Jack in the Beanstalk". The performance will be April 25, 2011 at the Metropolis of Performing Arts in downtown Arlington Heights.
For tickets, call the Box Office at (847) 577-2121
Flourish in the Footlights Spring 2011 Flyer (PDF, 1.6MB)
ABC7 News is coming to the Metropolis
On Monday, March 28th ABC7 News filmed a segment, with Karen Meyer reporting, featuring our "Flourish in Footlights" actors. The segment will air on Thursday, April 21st during the later portion of the 11:00am news cast. ABC7 News Web site
Mary Massery Completes Her Doctorate
Congratulations to Mary Massery who recently completed her Doctorate of Science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals in Provo, Utah. Her paper was titled, "The effects of airway control on postural stability" Mary provides monthly clinics @ APT specializing in Respiratory Function.
Toilet Teaching Workshop
Monday, May 23, 2011
9:30-11:00 am @APT
presenter: Arlene Handler RN, MEd, DT, CMFT
Winter/Spring 2011 Newsletter Available
Please check out the Newsletters Page to download the latest issue or catch up on past newsletters.
APT Therapist Publishes Book
Occupational Therapist Kelly Tilley recently published a new activity book that makes home programing and treatment sessions more effective and fun. The name of her new book is:
Active Imagination Activity Book:
50 Sensorimotor Activities for Children to Improve Focus, Attention, Strength, and Coordination
It is published by Sensory World a division of Future Horizons and can be found on Amazon.com.
For additional information you can contact Kelly at the clinic: 847-255-8690 ext506.
On-The-Go Products Sale to Benefit FOCIT
The company Thirty One, www.thirtyonegifts.com
who specializes in On-The-Go products is coming to APT on
Monday, June 27th thru Wednesday, June 29th.
All sales will benefit Friends of Children in Therapy (FOCIT).
Citizens with Disability Day
The Frontier Days Festival in Arlington Hts is sponsoring, Citizens with Disability Day, Carnival & Luncheon on Saturday, July 2nd, 2011.
For more information about times & schedule check out: www.frontierdays.org or pick up a flier at our Main Reception Counter.
2011 Summer Camps
Adventure Camp 2011 for children with hemiplegia.
Update: 6-27-2011
!Cancelled! Flat Feet Forever Camp for children who are toe-walkers
For more information see the Summer Camps Web page!
OT to sing National Anthem for White Sox
As part of the Greek Heritage Night Celebration at U.S. Cellular Field on July 5th, our own Occupational Therapist, Angie Harisiadis has been invited to sing the National Anthem. That evening (7:10 start) the Chicago White Sox will be playing the Kansas City Royals. Tickets are still available.
New Summer Classes/Programs at APT for
Teens, Young Adults and Parents
Starting in June 2011
- Teen Dreams Bowling Club
- Social Skills Group
- Support Group for Students (High School and Beyond)
- Support Group for Students (Elementary and Middle School)
- Parent Support Group
Check out our Education Therapy page for more details.
Here We Go Again!
July 30th, 2011
Just when we thought our construction project was over, our tenant at the north end of the building has decided not to extend their lease and relocate their business elsewhere. Instead of seeking another tenant, we decided to take over the additional space (approximately 8,000 additional square feet). The clinic will then occupy the entire building (approximately 33,000 square feet in total). The design of the additional space is in its' final stages. We are hopeful that everything will go smoothly and the construction will be completed later this fall. We will keep you informed as more information becomes available.
Yoga at APT in August
Yoga for Kids classes begin in August for more info check out our Summer Camps Web page.
Therapists Visiting from Israel
August 14th, 2011
We welcomed our new therapist friends from Israel, Nina and Roni, with the help of our friend Linda, from Pathways.
APT is now on Facebook and Twitter
July 7th, 2011
We are pleased to announce we are now on facebook and twitter. Please Like/Follow us with the links on the left side of the page to keep up to date on the latest APT news via social networking.
Online Community for
Parents of Children with Special Needs
APT client Erika Eng has recently launched a web site called MuchBetter.org. It is a recommendation based community for parents of children with special needs.
Erika would like to invite APT parents and therapists to try out the web site.
Just go to www.muchbetter.org, click "Become a member" and enter invitation code "APT".
Summer 2011 Newsletter Available
Please check out the Newsletters Page to download the latest issue or catch up on past newsletters.
Hold Your Horses
September 16th, 2011
The 22nd annual Great Strides FOCIT benefit
at Arlington Trackside
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
A week from this Sunday! More info at www.focit.org
Entertainment in the Reception Area
August 22th, 2011
Thanks to a generous gift from our staff in celebration of our 30th anniversary last year, we added a new flat screen TV in our main reception area. Each day we play a different movie to entertain our patients and their families. Thanks staff.
Annual Osborn Book Fair
October 25th, 2011
The Annual Osborn Book Fair will run from Saturday, October 29th, 2011 through Friday November 4th, 2011. Stock up for the holidays with special books.
Trick or Treat @ APT
October 25th, 2011
Starting on Tuesday October 25th, 2011 through Monday October 31st, 2011 all patients are encouraged to treat or treat through the clinic in costume.
Construction Has Started!
August 26th, 2011
On Wednesday, August 24th construction started on the north end of our building. We will keep you updated of the progress.
Yoga at APT
September 27th, 2011
Yoga for Kids classes are starting up again!
For children 3-8.
Taught by Margaret Pragalz, CYKT
Certified Yoga Kids instructor
Starts Tuesday October 4th for 6 weeks from 4:15 - 5:15pm.
For more information and registration can be found at the main reception desk.
New Fall Classes/Programs at APT
September 15th, 2011
Starting in September 2011
- Let's Play
- Baby Boosters
- Social Skills Class
- Social Skills Group
- Support Group for Students
- Flourish in the Footlights
Check out our Education Therapy page for more details.
North Pole Comes to APT
October 25th, 2011
Santa is coming to town on Friday, December 9th, 2011.
New Tot Swim Class Session
October 25th, 2011
New Session starts Monday October 31st, 2011 and continue through December 5th, 2011. Check out our Aquatic Therapy page for more details.
Construction is almost Finished!
December 5th, 2011
Construction on the north end of our building is almost complete. Checkout out pictures on the Photo Gallery Web page.