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One of the highest compliments we can give another is to acknowledge their accomplishments publicly. Our Paige Leising did this for her daughter’s kindergarten teacher, Emily Mujica by nominating Ms Mujica for the annual LPS Thank You Teacher event. Paige’s heartfelt and descriptive letter resulted in Ms Mujica being one of five winning LPS educators who were honored at the LPS breakfast ceremony on March 5, 2024.

Congratulations to Ms. Mujica for her excellence in teaching, and to Paige Leising for her generosity of spirit, her consideration of others, and the gift of always looking for the good in each person and situation. We are so fortunate to have Paige on the Communication Works team!

If you would like to hear Paige’s lovely nomination letter, please fast-forward to about 15:15 in the video.

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Communication Works, LLC was invited to be part of the Kids' Health section of the February 2024 Strictly Business issue. Take a look!

February 2024 - Kids' Health Parenting is an incredible journey filled with rewarding moments and challenges alike. For parents navigating raising children, it's ...

How about this dynamic duo that "takes care of business" at Communication Works? D'Anna and Lisa are not only top-tier admins, they are daughter-in-law and mother-in-law! How cool is that?!

Communication Works speech-language pathologist, Jennifer Trausch, and her family hosted a popular Trunk or Treat at St. Joseph's School on October 27. The bubble bath theme with rubber duckies and a bubble machine wasn't spooky, but it sure was darling! Communication Works sponsored a raffle for a gift card to Elleinad Books.

Every October, National Physical Therapy Month raises awareness about the many benefits of physical therapy and provides an opportunity to appreciate what physical therapists do to transform lives.

We appreciate our physical therapist at Communication Works, who is doing great things for the kids on her caseload. Thanks, Tara!

Physical Therapy Information From Physical Therapists | ChoosePT Learn how a physical therapist can improve your life and find a physical therapist near you.

Our friends at AFN just shared this announcement for people with special needs. They will have balloon artists, face painters, and a coffee food truck!

Occupational therapists at Communication Works rock the heavy work with their clients who have sensory challenges!

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One in ten people has symptoms of dyslexia, a language-based learning disability. Dyslexia is not due to a lack of intelligence or a desire to learn, and it is not simply “reading backward.”
Some of the warning signs associated with dyslexia include having difficulty with:

• Learning to speak
• Learning letters and their sounds
• Organizing written and spoken language
• Difficulty reading quickly enough to comprehend
• Difficulty spelling
• Trouble learning a foreign language
• Memorizing number facts
• Doing math operations

If your child is exhibiting signs of dyslexia, take action! Request a formal evaluation through your child’s school or at a clinic to confirm a diagnosis of dyslexia or another language-based learning difference. The earlier a child receives intervention the sooner they can get on the path to successful learning.

Does your child SNORE? Have an OPEN MOUTH posture? Have difficulty CHEWING and swallowing? Have persistent SPEECH sound errors? OMD clinicians at Communication Works can give you answers and help you with these issues!

Communication Works, LLC Communication Works provides speech, language, reading, fluency, OMD, OT and PT services.

Does your child have sensory challenges? Trouble paying attention? Handwriting difficulties? Fine motor delays? Other issues at school that you just can't seem to pin down?

Occupational therapy might be the answer. Call Communication Works to have your child evaluated and to arrange for services before we get too much further into the school year.

Why wait and see when you can just see?

Communication Works, LLC Communication Works provides speech, language, reading, fluency, OMD, OT and PT services.

Now that school has started you may find yourselves concerned about your child's speech-language development, reading ability, sensory challenges, or physical skills. Please contact Communication Works for an evaluation. 402-480-3152

Communication Works, LLC Communication Works provides speech, language, reading, fluency, OMD, OT and PT services.

Communication Works is a Bronze Sponsor for the 2023 Nebraska Walk for Apraxia! Check it out and join in on the fun!

Apraxia Walk - 2023 Nebraska Walk for Apraxia I'm attending the Walk for Apraxia. You should too! Learn more here.

Check out the summer programs at Communication Works! Be sure to call 402-480-3152 while space is still available!

Important Information Here!

Dyslexia and Struggling Readers Parent Group
Thursday, May 11th
7:00-8:00 PM
Walt Library meeting room 2 (6701 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512)

Do you have a child who is bright and capable, yet struggles to read? Has your child been diagnosed with dyslexia, or are you considering testing? Come meet other parents of children with dyslexia to learn more and share experiences.

As many as 1 in 5 people have dyslexia, yet it is not commonly talked about. Sometimes teachers and school officials seem to want to avoid even using the word. Help break down the stigma of dyslexia by meeting other parents/caregivers and talk openly about your experiences. Gain support to work with your child’s school, talk to friends and family, and help your child be their best. You are part of a vibrant and growing community.

Co-hosted by Nebraska Dyslexia Association.

Have questions ahead of time or would like more information? Email [email protected]

Happy OT Month to the amazing Communication Works occupational therapists—Raychal Zupan, Pinky Mohapatra, and Kristine Stout!

On behalf of NOTA, Senator Lynne Walz introduced LR 79, recognizing April as OT Month in Nebraska. See the full text of the proclamation here:https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Journal/r1day54.pdf

COMMUNICATION WORKS KUDOS!
Kudos: honor; acclaim; distinction

Communication Works is recognizing clinicians and staff members that go above and beyond what is expected. Anyone can nominate a fellow member of the Com Works team by providing a brief description of why that person should receive KUDOS.

Kristine Stout is the first member of the team to receive KUDOS! Kristine is an occupational therapist that went above and beyond by taking time to provide pro bono occupational therapy support for a child and the family during a haircut appointment, which was traditionally a traumatic experience for everyone involved.

Kristine was nominated by Jennifer Elitzen who stated that her own child was terrified of haircuts when he was little. Jennifer and her family tried everything they could think of to make haircuts less traumatic, but it was still an ordeal each time. Jennifer reported that in a day and age when healthcare can feel impersonal, what Kristine did was so awesome, and such a blessing for the family.

KUDOS to Kristine—and to Jennifer for recognizing excellence when she sees it!

NO FOOLING!
The amazing Communication Works team comprised of SLPs, OTs, and a PT can address the speech-language, movement, and sensory needs of children with a variety of challenges. Please call 402-480-3152 to get started. Summer slots are filling fast. No fooling!

Learning to play is an important developmental skill, but not every child learns to play naturally. If your child is not a "player" we can help!

Where does your child fall on the play continuum?

It’s important enough to repeat: About 90% of Brain Development Happens in the First Five Years of Life.

If your little one is struggling, why wait and see what happens when you can just see. The experienced professionals at Communication Works can assess and treat early delays to facilitate more positive future outcomes.

Summer schedules are filling fast!

The experienced PT and OTs at Communication Works assess and treat infants and children with torticollis and plagiocephaly. Please call to make an appointment for your little one.

Thanks to Baby Begin for this helpful video on identifying torticollis.

Identifying Torticollis | Baby Begin http://www.babybegin.net Does your baby turn his or head to one side often? It could be a sign of torticollis. Learn more about identifying the condition.

March 20th is The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day. We love this book! Do your kids love it too?

19 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activities These The Very Hungry Caterpillar activities will build literacy skills. Ideas for alphabet practice, fine motor, learning your name, sight words and more!

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