Today was an excellent day for reminding me why we do what we do at Children's Therapy Works and the Academy at North Fulton. 2-3 times/ year we brain map our students to determine what changes are being made. The brain map is a mini EEG that measures Alpha, Beta, Theta and Delta waves then maps them according to function skills.
We started using these maps 2 years ago, so now we have 2 years worth of clear data on some of our students.
Today revealed how much progress our little guys have actually made. The lowest percentage was 38%, the highest so far is 64% change. These tests are not subjective, it is pure data analysis . This just validates and ensures that the child's academic outcomes are successful. I am very proud to be a part of pioneering such effective change. I look forward to continued success with our little guys.
Shelley
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Hello from the CEO
It has been a while since I blogged. Probably the reason I stopped was my own fear of being critized. I have always believed passionately in what we do here at Children's Therapy Works. For a while however we had a handful of parents who said some pretty nasty stuff about us. That's when I crawled into a hole and stopped speaking out for what I truly believe in. But I am back in full force and all I can say to those non believers is: "I wish you luck with your children, you are their parent and must make choices for your family, please don't waste your precious energy bad mouthing us!"
As therapists, we do this for the love of the child and wanting to help families. And yes we actually charge for our services - this is a necessary fact of life. There is also a value to this - in the art of Feng Shui, it is necessary to receive as well as to give, this creates the cycle of healthy energy. We can not just take from the world without giving back. So it is with therapy, we receive compensation for a job well done. For many of you, you will read this and wonder why I am even addressing this. It is a necessary part of who I am as a person, boss, therapist and business owner. What you see is what you get.
CTW has a 15 year history. As in all phases of life we have had our ups and downs, but we have never wavered from our Mission - to be THE place where children with special needs come for therapy. Our goal is to change little lives, one step at a time. And we have done that. I am always brought to tears when I bump into some of my old clients and they are well functioning teenagers. The fact that our team played a role in their development is enough for me.
So to those parents,teachers and professionals out there who are looking for an integrated, intensive program - my teams are some of the best in the world. I am very proud to lead a team that truly lives my dream of creating this integrated clinic, school and camp that makes such a massive impact on our families lives.
Thank you to our parents and supporters who sing our praises and believe in my vision to create the most integrated, neurologically based programs for families with special needs.
Shelley Margow MS.OTR/L
As therapists, we do this for the love of the child and wanting to help families. And yes we actually charge for our services - this is a necessary fact of life. There is also a value to this - in the art of Feng Shui, it is necessary to receive as well as to give, this creates the cycle of healthy energy. We can not just take from the world without giving back. So it is with therapy, we receive compensation for a job well done. For many of you, you will read this and wonder why I am even addressing this. It is a necessary part of who I am as a person, boss, therapist and business owner. What you see is what you get.
CTW has a 15 year history. As in all phases of life we have had our ups and downs, but we have never wavered from our Mission - to be THE place where children with special needs come for therapy. Our goal is to change little lives, one step at a time. And we have done that. I am always brought to tears when I bump into some of my old clients and they are well functioning teenagers. The fact that our team played a role in their development is enough for me.
So to those parents,teachers and professionals out there who are looking for an integrated, intensive program - my teams are some of the best in the world. I am very proud to lead a team that truly lives my dream of creating this integrated clinic, school and camp that makes such a massive impact on our families lives.
Thank you to our parents and supporters who sing our praises and believe in my vision to create the most integrated, neurologically based programs for families with special needs.
Shelley Margow MS.OTR/L
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