WSC Clinical Services

08/13/2025

🏌️‍♂️ Swing for a Cause! 🏌️‍♀️
Join us for our Tee Up for Autism Charity Golf Outing—where every swing, putt, and drive makes a difference! ⛳

All proceeds support the Work Skills Foundation and WSC Clinical Services programs where we provide Speech, Occupational Therapy, and ABA programs for kids, teens, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Your participation helps provide life-changing services that empower communication, independence, and connection for individuals of all ages. 💙

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just looking for a fun day out, this is your chance to enjoy the green and give back to your community.

📲 Spots fill fast—don’t miss your chance to swing, smile, and support!

💬 Tag your golf buddies and let’s make this a day to remember for a great cause!

08/08/2025

Congratulations Charlie! 🐾🎊

Congratulations to our amazing Charlie, the WSC Therapy Dog, who just graduated from her training program! 🎓🐶 We’re thrilled to have her join our team and can’t wait for her to spread tail wags, comfort, and smiles across all our departments! 💙🐾

07/22/2025

💡Therapy Tip Tuesday! 💡

Key Self-Advocacy Skills for Children

1. Saying “No” Appropriately
Teach verbal, sign, or AAC versions of “no”

🌟Reinforce when used respectfully—even if the answer is ultimately "not now"

2. Requesting a Break
Teach how to ask for a break before behaviors escalate

🌟Use visuals, break cards, or gestures as needed

3. Making Choices
Offer structured choices (e.g., “Do you want crayons or markers?”)

🌟Expand from preferred items to task order, people, and settings

4. Expressing Likes and Dislikes
Teach the child to label preferences: “I like…” / “I don’t like…”

🌟Respect their input to build trust and confidence

5. Asking for Help
Teach a functional way to request assistance

🌟Reinforce even when they attempt to ask (not just perfect forms)

6. Reporting Problems or Discomfort
Practice telling an adult if something is wrong (e.g., “It’s too loud,” “He hit me”)

🌟Model and role-play safe ways to report issues

7. Identifying Emotions
Use visuals, mirrors, or videos to help recognize feelings

🌟Connect emotions with appropriate actions (e.g., “When I’m mad, I can squeeze a ball”)

8. Using Accommodations
Teach the child to ask for sensory tools, headphones, or quiet spaces

🌟Reinforce when they advocate for these supports

9. Setting Boundaries
Practice polite ways to decline touch, attention, or participation

🌟Celebrate boundary-setting behavior as a success

10. Participating in Decisions
Involve the child in goal setting when appropriate

🌟Ask: “What do you want to work on?” or “How do you want to do this?”

07/18/2025

07/17/2025

07/17/2025

🍦✨ We had a sweet time partnering with Great Start Livingston at their Summer Playdate! ✨🍦

Our team loved connecting with families, helping kids create their very own ice cream-themed bookmarks, and giving out yummy ice cream cups!🍨📚

Smiles and summer fun all around!☀️💙

07/14/2025

Hard to believe this was 11 years ago! Since then,
Home Health Care has added a 2nd home and a bunch of apartments to the Residential Program. We are all about addressing unmet needs in the community.

06/26/2025

06/26/2025

💡Therapy Tip! 💡

We know that progress starts with trying. That’s why it’s so important to reinforce the effort, not just the final result.

👏 Clapping when a child attempts a new word
👍 Encouraging when they reach for the toothbrush
🎉 Smiling and saying “nice try!” even if they don’t finish the task

These small moments matter. They build confidence, motivation, and trust—and they’re how long-term growth happens.

Progress doesn’t happen all at once—and that’s okay. Reinforcement doesn’t have to be over the top—your presence, attention, and encouragement are often the best rewards.

06/18/2025

06/12/2025

💦☀️ Water Day at Work Skills! ☀️💦

We had a blast today! From Slip ‘n Slides to sq**rt guns and water balloons — it was all smiles and soaked shirts! 😄💧

Thanks to everyone who made this splash-tastic day happen!