by Alison Fung | Sep 22, 2017 | ELG Highlights, News, Uncategorized
Summer might be for relaxing, but ELG staff have been busy! Here’s what ELG has been up to over the summer. Music and the Mind: Music Therapy Making music helps the body and mind work together, stimulates thinking and expressive skills, and enhances creativity....
by Anne Gerber | Mar 7, 2017 | Parenting, Therapeutic Support, Uncategorized
By Anne Gerber, Occupational Therapist, and Ronni Rowland, Writer Are you looking for short activities that ease stress, release energy and enhance learning? Each of the following “Brain Gym” movements are not only fun but also engage the brain and can be performed in...
by Albine Klawatsch | Mar 7, 2017 | App of the Month, Apps for 5 and Up, Apps for Adults, Apps for Teens, Parenting, Therapeutic Support, Uncategorized
By Albine Klawatsch, Occupational Therapist, Certified Dyslexia Trainer Do you know children or teenagers who struggle with writing? They may: Struggle putting their thoughts on paper Have strong verbal skills but demonstrate difficulties in expressing their ideas in...
by Lareina Yao | May 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Essential Learning Group’s 8th Annual Summer Program Is our therapeutic Summer Program right for your child? Click to find out! ELG Seminar: A Unique Approach to Transition and Adjustment Join us for a seminar on Thursday, May 19th with Davy Guo, Mental...
by Robin Shepard | Jun 26, 2015 | Parenting, Staff Voices, Uncategorized
By Robin Shepard, Early Intervention Program Leader During our recent Under the Sea theme week, the children in the Pudong early intervention program did some unique, hands-on experiments. First, we used dish washing liquid and various non-toxic paints to print...
by Jeanine Buzali | Jun 15, 2015 | ELG Highlights, Full-Time Programs, News, Parenting, Services, Special Education, Therapeutic Support, Uncategorized
As we wrap up the year, we find ourselves reflecting on how we’ve grown and improved over the past months. We’ve expanded community of experts this year, and we are able to better match families with the best professionals to support them. We have also...
