Southland Snapshot: February Newsletter- Happy Valentine’s Day!
Southland Snapshot: February Newsletter- Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
February is American Heart Month, Black History Month, National Children’s Dental Month and many more!
(…and National Grapefruit Month- who knew!?)
We hope you have a great month!
February: a month full of AmTryke love!
February: a month full of AmTryke love!
Our therapists work very hard to be sure all patients receive the services they deserve. One of those services include helping families apply for an AmTryke adaptive tricycle. This month, TWO of our wonderful patients received their tykes and we couldn’t be happier for them and their families. Don’t take our word for it, their smiling faces say it all!
Zack sees Physical Therapist Katie for general strengthening, balance and gross motor coordination. He loves to swing, throw or roll balls and slide during therapy. Everyone agrees that his smile is contagious! “He got a tryke that allows him to use his arms and legs to help him propel the bike which is good for learning reciprocal movements and left/right discrimination and coordination,” said PT Katie.
Brianna also sees Physical Therapist Katie for balance and gross motor coordination. “She received an arm and foot bike to assist with right left discrimination, coordination and general strengthening” said PT Katie. She is an adorable 2.5 year old who loves coming to Southland to work with Katie!
Congratulations little speedsters- we are so excited for you and your new set of wheels! Ride safely!
We are happy to introduce our newest Southland baby…
South Carolina Speech-Language Pathologist Kayley John welcomed her son Sullivan Christopher on January 23, 2018. He weighed 8 lbs 3 oz and was 21 inches long! We are so happy for Kayley and her family and wish them many congratulations on the birth of their beautiful son!
Congratulations from everyone at Southland!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MARCH 2:
Matthew Reardon 2018 Autism Conference
Southland is the Sensory Room Sponsor for the event.
MARCH 3:
Junior League Fit Kids Event
Look for our logo on the back of the event t-shirt!
MARCH 10:
Tumble Tykes of Savannah
St. Patrick’s Day Play-date. Sign up today!
MARCH 16:
Office will be open the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day!
Gracie named one of South Magazine’s Greatest Kids!
South Magazine asked for submissions for the greatest kids in the south and received more than expected. “For the first-ever greatest kids contest, south asked Savannahians to submit photos of their kids, and they did—by the hundreds. Then, still leaving it in the hands of the locals, we let readers choose the winners. The results speak for themselves. It’s official; the South undoubtedly has the cutest kids around.” (excerpt from southmag.com)
We are excited to share that one of Southland’s very own was chosen! Gracie has been a patient at Southland for almost a year and sees SLP Marjory for Childhood Apraxia. “Since she has been coming (to Southland) her vocabulary has grown exponentially and she is much more willing to try new words and phrases. She loves working with Miss Marjory and talking to Miss Regina and Miss Zandia,” her mother Carrie stated.
Along with her adorable photo, this great biography was written by her dad to highlight her sweet spirit. Her profile was published in the January/ February issue of South Magazine.
“Reagan Grace “Gracie” Wahesh is an active, helpful, and independent 2 1/2-year-old who was born four weeks early and has been on the go ever since. She’s shy at first, but after a few minutes, her natural desire to lead comes out. She might not seem as energetic as her little brother, but she loves to climb, slide, swing, and play fetch with her giant golden retriever. She laughs the hardest when she successfully steals her mom’s nose. When it is time to relax, she loves to swing in one of the hammocks by the marsh at Palmetto Bluff.”
Congratulations Gracie and family!
We are so proud to have one of the South’s greatest kids in our midst!
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Southland Snapshot: Happy New Year 2018!
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We hope you had a fabulous holiday season and that your 2018 is off to a wonderful start! Southland is happy to kickoff the new year with lots of exciting new changes and of course, with the wonderful Southland team by our side!
New Year, Stay Healthy Tips!
As we ring in the new year, many of us make resolutions for a healthier lifestyle. As lots of adults get active and make choices to get fit or eat better, now is also the time to make family resolutions and good choices with your kids for 2018.
- BE ACTIVE: Get outside, go for a walk or throw a dance party in the living room! Finding ways to be active as a family may be challenging but luckily kids love to be silly! Tap into your inner child and release those winter stresses by getting active with your kids.
- STAY HEALTHY: Those pesky germs are everywhere and the flu is lurking. Remind your family to wash their hands, keep hand sanitizer near, and teach your kids the “elbow sneeze” technique. No one likes to be sick, but stock up on those tissues just in case!
- EAT WELL: Choosing healthier food options is always a great idea. Have a conversation with your kids about foods that fuel our bodies! Cookies are yummy, but carrots can be too! See if your whole family can choose to replace a few snacks with a healthier choice. Your kids may have some creative ideas to help you all eat better in the new year.
- DRINK WATER: It seems really simple, but with all the other drink choices these days, can be easily forgotten. Drinking water “keeps our bodies at the appropriate temperature, conveys nutrients throughout the body in our blood stream, it is used to get rid of waste, and assists our bodies in several other important ways.” (liceclinicsmedway.com) Swap out one juice-box or cup of coffee a day for a glass of water and see how you feel!
We hope you all stay very healthy in 2018!
We are excited to introduce our newest Southland baby…
On Friday, Dec. 22nd, 2017 Southland’s Authorization Specialist Zandia had her sweet baby girl, Rylin Ezabella. She weighed in at 7 lbs 4 oz. and is absolutely perfect! Her big brother RJ is so sweet with her and both mom and baby are doing well. We are so thrilled that Zandia and her family had an amazing holiday blessing and wish them many congratulations on the birth of their beautiful daughter.
Congratulations! Everyone at Southland misses you and hopes you are enjoying every sweet newborn snuggle. See you soon!
Tumble Tykes of Savannah @ Southland Therapy
During the months leading up to the holidays, Tumble Tykes of Savannah, an affiliate business at Southland Therapy Services, offered playdates for kids crawling - 5 years old. The class teaches beginner tumbling skills and incorporates theme related songs, dances and games! The playdates were a huge success and lots of fun!
The Valentine/s Day playdate registration will open soon- stay tuned!
Southland is hiring!
Sadly we had to say goodbye to a few wonderful therapists in 2017 who retired or moved away. We wish them luck and happiness in their next endeavors and hope you will join us in wishing them well.
Starting immediately, we are looking to hire new therapists in both SC and GA. Do you know a wonderful SLP, OT or PT? Please recommend us and mention this wonderful opportunity to them. We will be happy to answer any questions!
Visit our Facebook page or our website to see the job description in detail. You may also email us at: [email protected]