When school lets out for summer, many parents may want their kids to relax and enjoy not having a routine. But while childhood summers offer treasured time with families, the complete absence of routine and structure can be difficult for students on the spectrum. Jodi Moore, co-director at TLS Central, said students benefit from [...]
It’s time for one of The Learning Spectrum’s favorite fun family events: SpringFest When: May 6, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: Vineyard Church, 6000 Cooper Rd Westerville Why: A fun time for all TLS families, and an opportunity for the students to showcase what they’ve learned in music therapy through group and individual [...]
Back by popular demand! Hope you will join us for another round of C.I.R.C.L.E Saturdays coming to TLS from April 9 - May 14! Please see the flyer below for details and for how to enroll. You can also download both documents here: Download the flyer Download the enrollment form
At the Learning Spectrum, we place a high priority on the professional development of our incredible staff. We feel very fortunate to employ so many caring, talented individuals, and we are always looking for ways to enrich their skills and train them on new approaches so they can bring even better services to our students. [...]
The Learning Spectrum will soon be a site for robotic social therapy through an exciting program called Robots4Autism. Robots4Autism is a curriculum designed to teach social skills to school-aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The curriculum features a realistic, interactive robot named Milo. Milo is a humanoid robot with a world-renowned facial expression and personality. [...]
The Teen Transition rooms at TLS Newark are doing more than meeting their academic goals. Thanks to the resourcefulness of some dedicated parents, the teens are volunteering and giving back to their local community. Kate Diamond’s daughter has been a student at The Learning Spectrum for over five years. Kate was looking for an opportunity [...]
We may be right in the middle of winter, but TLS is already thinking about the warmer weather! Summer will be here before we know it, and plans are underway for the 2016 TLS Summer Camp! Summer Camp will be held from June 13-July 21, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at [...]
While many adults enjoy yoga for the relaxation, flexibility and focus it brings, it can also be an effective therapy for children with special needs. Megan Coltoniak, therapy director at TLS, recently became “Childlight Yoga” certified. Childlight Yoga, founded in 2005, is an organization that provides evidence-informed yoga and mindfulness education to children, as well [...]
At any age, we can all learn from the positive examples set by those around us. This is especially true for children on the spectrum, and is most effective when a child’s peers set the example. The concept is called peer modeling. Peer modeling is when a child shows good social behaviors, and is interested [...]
Two parents at TLS Central are spearheading an effort to form a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at The Learning Spectrum. Melonie Smith and Beth Churchill both independently expressed an interest to director Jill Medley about organizing a PTO to support TLS’s parents, teachers and students. They are now working together to carry out their vision. [...]
