Westchester-Putnam TheraTeam, LLC

10/10/2025

🎨 Fall Activity Idea

🎃Pumpkin painting is a great way to build vocabulary—colors, textures, and feelings.

Show us your pumpkin creations in the comments!

10/09/2025

💪🌟 October is National Physical Therapy Month! 🌟💪

This month, we celebrate the incredible work of our Physical Therapists who help children and adults build strength, balance, and confidence through movement. 💙

✨ PT helps with:
Gross motor skills and coordination 🦶
Balance and body awareness ⚖️
Strength and endurance 💪
Mobility and independence 🚶‍♂️

🧠 PTs empower individuals to reach their goals and move their best every day!

💙

10/08/2025

🌈 October is AAC Awareness Month! 💬

Everyone Deserves a Voice! 🗣️💖

This month, we celebrate all the amazing ways people communicate — with words, pictures, devices, gestures, and more! AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) helps individuals with speech challenges express their thoughts, needs, and feelings.

🧩 AAC can look like:
Communication boards 🗂️
Speech-generating devices 📱
Picture cards 🖼️
Sign language ✋

✨ Let’s build a world where every voice is heard and understood!

💙

10/08/2025

Register for this amazing free webinar !

10/06/2025

What Is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
for Families of Preschool Students
October 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

This session will provide families with an overview of the process for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) at the preschool level. Participants will learn about the key components of a preschool IEP and how to effectively share important information with the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) regarding their child’s strengths, challenges and developmental progress.

This session will provide families with an overview of the process for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) at the preschool level. Participants will learn about the key components of a preschool IEP and how to effectively share important information with the Committee on Preschool S...

10/06/2025

Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents
October 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Participants will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their children in the elementary grades and describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home.

Participants will be able to explain the importance of vocabulary instruction for their children in the elementary grades and describe ways to incorporate explicit instruction and vocabulary instruction in the home.

10/06/2025

Putnam County Legislative Forum is being held on October 22, 2025 from 5:30-8:00pm. This event is open to the public and will provide an opportunity for individuals to share their disability and mental health needs, as well as strengths in the county system of care, with elected representatives.

Please register to attend the event via this link (Putnam County Legislative Advocacy Forum), if you have not already done so. Additionally, if you are interested in presenting during the event or hosting a resource table, you can register via the same link.

10/03/2025

✨ 50% OFF Speech Sessions ✨
📍 In-Facility Only

For a limited time, enjoy half off speech therapy sessions at our facility!

⚡ Must reference this post to receive the discount.

👉 Call today to reserve your spot!

10/02/2025

We are thrilled to announce that both of our founders of WPTT were nominated & are being honored at the PCBC's 40 Under 40 this year! Read below for more information on the event and all the amazing & local recipients!

Putnam County Business Council Announces 2025 “Trailblazer 40 Under 40” Honorees

Celebrating Business Excellence, Innovation & Impact in Putnam County

Mahopac, NY — The Putnam County Business Council (PCBC) is proud to announce the 2025 class of Trailblazer 40 Under 40 honorees. These outstanding young professionals exemplify
leadership, innovation, and community impact, representing the very best of Putnam County’s business community.

The celebration will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor in Mahopac, NY, bringing together past and present Trailblazers, business leaders, and community members for an inspiring evening of recognition and connection.

Tickets are available now at: https://putnamcountybusinesscouncil.com/event/2025-
trailblazer-celebration-40-under-40/

Congratulations to the 2025 Honorees

● Kristen Bellom-Rohrbacher – Westchester Putnam TheraTeam
● Ellen Sacher – Sacher Consulting, LLC
● Mirtha Perez – Pink Sugar Pastries
● Garrett Noach – Lamothermic
● Brett Yarris – The Behavior (Bx) Movement; Football Behavior
● Michael Lugo – Xclusive Cuts
● Jessica Miuccio – Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Newburgh
● James Byron Jr. – Byron’s Patterson Auto Body Inc.
● Christina Zito – Tapped Hudson
● Katherine Wonder – Sunset Bridge Consulting
● Briana Rotger – Extravagance By Bri
● Tara Keegan – Putnam County Tourism
● Luciana Scorsone – Encore Event Planning NY, LLC
● Catia Sofia Leon – EXP Realty
● Kayleigh Mayer – EXP Realty
● Mike D'Ambrosio – Self Employed
● Michael Procopis – MVP Junk Removal
● James Matero – Jaymark Jewelers
● Ruby Koch-Fienberg – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County
● Gregory Arlia – The Detail Doctor
● John Migliaccio – Trio Pizza
● James Dain – Dain’s Lumber
● Rachel Kass – Westchester Putnam TheraTeam
● Brian Flores – Park Ford of Mahopac
● Julia Maher – Secondaries Boutique, Secondaries Styling Solutions
● Kevin Tompkins – Tompkins Excavating
● Olivia Diaz – United Way of Westchester and Putnam
● Mackenzie Ferguson – Putnam County District Attorney
● Nicholas Santise – Scoops and More
● Dylan Smith – D is for Dyslexia
● Daniel Ford – Coldwell Banker Realty
● Will Tock – Law Office of Joseph J. Tock
● Nina Kallmeyer – Town of Carmel Parks and Recreation

● Anton Rukaj – Luigi’s Famiglia Cucina
● Tyreik Brown – Mahopac Tompkins Community Bank
● Chris D'Ambrosio – Trattoria Sei
● Sarah Zobel – Jilco Window Corp
● Frankie Triassi – FT Event Group
● Cadah Goulet – Poor George

10/02/2025

This Saturday, October 4th, from 3–7PM, our community is coming together to support Izzy Cashion, who was recently diagnosed with DIPG cancer. 💛

✨🎗️ Community for Izzy Cashion 💛
🍰 Cupcakes by
🍕 Hot pizza pies by
✨ Fundraiser Event for Izzy’s DIPG Journey
📅 Saturday, Oct 4th | 3–7PM
📍 1961 Route 6 Carmel , NY 10512
💛 Come eat, support & show Izzy love

Every bite goes toward helping Izzy and her family during this journey as the proceeds will be donated directly to the Cashion family.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and most importantly—bring your love and support for Izzy. Together, we can lift her up and show her she’s not fighting alone. 💛🎗️

10/01/2025

Happy October! 🍂 This month, we’re focusing on fall fun + communication growth.