What is Apraxia of Speech?
CAS, or childhood apraxia of speech, is a speech disorder in children. However, this particular disorder is not an issue of muscle strength or training. In this article, we will discuss the workings of, symptoms, and treatment of CAS. Our licensed staff at Watch Me Shine will assist with language therapy in Maine that will […]
Five Foods Essential to Healthy Brain Development
At Watch Me Shine, we strive to provide an environment in which children thrive. From our Bangor ME daycare and preschool to personalized family counseling, we hope to nurture our students and develop them into well rounded, healthy individuals. And that includes nutrition. Since the majority of our population is very young, we focus on foods […]
Occupational Therapy Highlight
If you’re unfamiliar with occupational therapy, you came to the right place. Occupational therapy is a form of therapy designed to practice and use skills necessary for daily life to encourage rehabilitation from both mental and physical disabilities. At Watch Me Shine, our occupational therapy programs are designed to cater to the needs of each […]
Importance of Early Intervention
As with anything else, the sooner you identify problems, the more easily they can be remedied. When it comes to issues with speech or other learning disabilities, early intervention can help your child “catch up” with their classmates more quickly than if the diagnosis comes later. Early intervention here at Watch Me Shine helps us […]
Speech and Language Therapy Benefits
Communication is essential for human growth and development. From birth into adulthood, we continuously use different methods of communication to convey our wants and needs. A primary way – speech – is a learned skill that must be practiced and improves over time. At Watch Me Shine, we offer various teaching methods and therapies, including […]
Trick or Treating Safety 101
Our primary focus may be how we can change our students’ lives through special education, but that doesn’t mean we don’t think about the world outside our four walls! We love the Halloween season. With it coming close, we thought providing some trick or treating safety tips could benefit guardians and help make the holiday […]
This Is Why Watch Me Shine Focuses On Integrating a Behavioral and Developmental Approach to Treatment
The special education field is diverse, multifaceted, and interpretive. Some schools use one approach. However, that plan may not fit into another center. Despite how many plans there are out there, one thing remains true: an approach focusing on behavior and development is ideal. It creates the best opportunities for students, too. Watch Me Shine […]