From Rush University Medical Center: If you or your child has a professional diagnosis of autism, Rush University Medical Center invites you to learn more about SPARK, a new online research study sponsored by the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative. The mission of SPARK is clear: speed up research and advance understanding of autism by […]
Summer Camps 2016
Looking for a summer camp for your child(ren) to attend? After many inquiries from parents, we have compiled a list of programs in the surrounding area and provided a link to their websites where you can learn more information and register. Beside each program name you will find a short description of the type of […]
Dance/Movement Therapy Q and A
By former ITA Dance/Movement Therapist Deanna Roberts Q: What is Dance/movement therapy (DMT)? A: The American Dance Therapy Association defines DMT as the following: “Dance/movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration of the individual.” This definition is based on “the empirically supported premise that […]
A Creative Arts Therapy Perspective on Autism
By Jenni Rook, MT-BC, LCPC As a human race, we place a great deal of emphasis on social connection. Who are you linked to? How many “friends” do you have? Who commented on your post, and what did they say? Why aren’t you tweeting or posting your videos on YouTube? We rely heavily on […]
Early Childhood
Early Childhood consists of the first five years of a child’s life. During this critical time a child learns through relationships with his/her surroundings, creating the basis for all subsequent learning. ITA strives to enhance the lives of young children by providing creative arts therapy services, targeting individualized needs for optimal growth and development. Through […]